Ramarajabhushanudu
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Ramarajabhushanudu (mid 16th century CE
) was a Telugu
poet
and a notable musician was one of the Astadiggajas
(a collective title for Telugu poets in the court
of Krishnadevaraya
of Vijayanagara Empire
).
native of kasanuru village in simhadripuram mandal in kadapa district.He was adopted to the
village. He was also believed to be an apprentice of the Allasani Peddana
in his youth.
He was later patronised by Krishnadevaraya
and his successors.
His real name was Bhattu Murti, though because he was the jewel
(Bhushanam) of the royal court of Aliya Rama Raya
, he later became known as Ramarajabhushanudu. He was also a distinguished musician and played the veena
.
because of he and his father the name kasanur is set for that village(sri ranga patnam).
and Harischandra Nalopakhyanamu to Orugnati Narasaraya.
Similar to Pingali Surana
, he also wrote a dvayarthi(double entendre
) work called Harischandra Nalopakhanam. Each poem of story narrates to life of the kings Harischandra and Nala
.
As he was also a musician, some of his poetic compositions had a musical flow and rhythm.
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) was a Telugu
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
poet
Poet
A poet is a person who writes poetry. A poet's work can be literal, meaning that his work is derived from a specific event, or metaphorical, meaning that his work can take on many meanings and forms. Poets have existed since antiquity, in nearly all languages, and have produced works that vary...
and a notable musician was one of the Astadiggajas
Astadiggajas
Astadiggajas is the collective title given to the eight Telugu poets in the court of the emperor Sri Krishna Deva Raya who ruled the Vijayanagara Empire from 1509 until his death in 1529. During his reign, Telugu literature and culture reached its zenith. In his court, eight poets were regarded...
(a collective title for Telugu poets in the court
Noble court
The court of a monarch, or at some periods an important nobleman, is a term for the extended household and all those who regularly attended on the ruler or central figure...
of Krishnadevaraya
Krishnadevaraya
Śrī Kriṣhṇa Devarāya , , , and also known as Krishna Devarayulu in some inscriptions was the famed Emperor of the Vijayanagara Empire who reigned from 1509–1529 CE.He is the third ruler of the Tuluva Dynasty. Presiding over the empire at its zenith, he is regarded as an icon by many Indians...
of Vijayanagara Empire
Vijayanagara Empire
The Vijayanagara Empire , referred as the Kingdom of Bisnaga by the Portuguese, was an empire based in South Indian in the Deccan Plateau region. It was established in 1336 by Harihara I and his brother Bukka Raya I of the Yadava lineage. The empire rose to prominence as a culmination of attempts...
).
Biography
According to the archeological evidence(sasanamulu) available in the kasanuru village, he was anative of kasanuru village in simhadripuram mandal in kadapa district.He was adopted to the
village. He was also believed to be an apprentice of the Allasani Peddana
Allasani Peddana
Allasani Peddana was a famous Telugu poet and was ranked as the foremost of the Astadiggajalu the title for the group of eight poets in the court of King Krishnadevaraya, a ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire.-Biography:...
in his youth.
He was later patronised by Krishnadevaraya
Krishnadevaraya
Śrī Kriṣhṇa Devarāya , , , and also known as Krishna Devarayulu in some inscriptions was the famed Emperor of the Vijayanagara Empire who reigned from 1509–1529 CE.He is the third ruler of the Tuluva Dynasty. Presiding over the empire at its zenith, he is regarded as an icon by many Indians...
and his successors.
His real name was Bhattu Murti, though because he was the jewel
Gemstone
A gemstone or gem is a piece of mineral, which, in cut and polished form, is used to make jewelry or other adornments...
(Bhushanam) of the royal court of Aliya Rama Raya
Aliya Rama Raya
Rama Raya , popularly known as "Aliya" Rama Raya, was the progenitor of the "Aravidu" dynasty of Vijayanagar Empire. This dynasty, the fourth and last to hold sway over the Vijayanagara Empire, is often not counted as a ruling dynasty of that empire, for reasons delineated below. Rama Raya...
, he later became known as Ramarajabhushanudu. He was also a distinguished musician and played the veena
Veena
Veena may refer to one of several Indian plucked instruments:With frets*Rudra veena, plucked string instrument used in Hindustani music*Saraswati veena, plucked string instrument used in Carnatic musicFretless...
.
because of he and his father the name kasanur is set for that village(sri ranga patnam).
Works
His popular works are Kavyalankarasangrahamu, Vasucaritramu, Hariscandra Nalopakhyanamu, and Narasabhupaleeyamu. He dedicated Vasucharita to Tirumala Deva RayaTirumala Deva Raya
Tirumala Deva Raya was the first Crowned King of the Vijayanagara Empire from the Aravidu Dynasty. He was the brother of the Aliya Rama Raya and son-in-law of Krishna Deva Raya....
and Harischandra Nalopakhyanamu to Orugnati Narasaraya.
Style
His work Vasucharitra is the most renowned for its use of Slesha, or double meaning. These poems were later imitated by many Telugu poets including Chemakura Venkata Kavi.Similar to Pingali Surana
Pingali Surana
Pingali Surana was a Telugu poet and was one of the Astadiggajas in the court of the king Krishnadevaraya.-Early life:...
, he also wrote a dvayarthi(double entendre
Double entendre
A double entendre or adianoeta is a figure of speech in which a spoken phrase is devised to be understood in either of two ways. Often the first meaning is straightforward, while the second meaning is less so: often risqué or ironic....
) work called Harischandra Nalopakhanam. Each poem of story narrates to life of the kings Harischandra and Nala
Nala
Nala , a character in Hindu mythology, is the king of Nishadha Kingdom, son of Virasena. Nala is known for his skill with horses and culinary expertise. He marries princess Damayanti, of Vidarbha Kingdom, and their story is told in the Mahabharata. His main weakness is gambling...
.
As he was also a musician, some of his poetic compositions had a musical flow and rhythm.
Awards and Titles
- He is credited as gem of Ramaraya's court, and hence his name is Ramarajabhushana.
External links
- Bhattumurthy
- Telugu literature
- K.A. Nilakanta Sastry, History of South India, From Prehistoric times to fall of Vijayanagar, 1955, OUP, New Delhi (Reprinted 2002) ISBN 0-19-560686-8
- Golden age of Telugu Literature
- Literary activity in Vijayanagara Empire