Parijata Harana by Shankaradeva

Parijata Harana by Shankaradeva

Shankaradeva  We can summarize Shankaradeva’s contribution to Assamese culture in two points. First, Shankaradeva propagated Vaisnavism in Assam in the 15th and 16th centuries. Second, he promoted the creed of Vaisnavism through Boorgeet and Ankiya Nats. Both Borgeet and one-act plays are his creations. He borrowed the plot for his one-act plays from other religious…

Mrichchhakatika-The Little Clay Cart- Sudraka

Mrichchhakatika-The Little Clay Cart- Sudraka

In this blog post, I will cover the following points: Sudraka’s Mrichchhakatika Summary The play Mrichchhakatika by Sudraka follows the love story between a merchant Charudatta and a courtesan Vasantasena. Both are passionate about each other, but Sakara, the king’s brother-in-law, also desires Vasantasena. Therefore, he stands as a threat to the lovers. He first tries to…

Of Truth by Francis Bacon: Explained in Easy Language

Of Truth by Francis Bacon: Explained in Easy Language

We have discussed a summary, line-by-line explanation, and the theme of the essay in the following paragraphs, all explained in simple language. Of Truth Summary Francis Bacon observes a common human tendency to favor lies over truth. For instance, Pilate recognized Christ’s innocence but felt pressured to condemn him. It implies sticking to truth is…