'Sthulibhadracharitra', a work of raga-tyaag and upasham composed by Somsunder Suri

In medieval literature, most of the literature before Narasimha was created by disgusted Jain monks. So it has been mostly religious. Because the foundation of Jainism has such qualities as renunciation and restraint, it is seen that the works of this time begin with adornment but end with renunciation, restraint and relief. Moreover, the characters of great apostates like 'Neminath', 'Bahubali' and 'Sthulibhadra' have been sung by the Jains of that time.

Acharyasri Somsunder Suri has given a beautiful story about the love affair of 'Sthulibhadra' and 'Koshya' prostitute and finally the abandonment of that prostitute by Sthulibhadra.

For twelve years, Sthulibhadra and Koshya Ganika have been soaking in mutual affection, but suddenly with the death of their father, Sthulibhadra awakens in his mind and takes initiation. , Then the Guru expresses doubts about Munivrat being violated by going to Koshya's house. But Sthulibhadra trusts Guru and goes to the house of a prostitute to spend the monsoon.

Koshya is very happy to know that her beloved has returned. But this time, Sthulibhadra's behavior seems to have changed. As a result, Koshya devises various pranayalilas on a daily basis to persuade Sthulibhadra, but Sthulibhadra remains steadfast to his munivrat without getting entangled in his pranayalila.

A sense of constant innovation in the various descriptions, parables, and quotations in the amorous verses describing the beauty of the cell throughout the work and the importance of romance to Sthulibhadra.

Get done.

At the beginning of the poem, Sthulibhadra takes initiation and asks the Guru for permission to go to the house of the prostitute to spend the monsoon. The dialogue between the Guru and the disciple is eye-catching.

'' Sir Dhuni Saddguru Im Jampai, Vachch Vimasan Thai,

Jangli mahi davanal jaltau, kahi kim dhii ulhai.

With the change in the restrained sthulibhadra in the house of the prostitute, Koshya asks him the question, you don't eat like before, you don't ignore the affection of the past, you don't smile or decorate, this sentiment of the heroine is expressed here.

'' Koor dali dhiya bhojan diun, nitu amia maharas tolai

Don't count the love of childhood, don't laugh at me. "

The prostitute then gives a beautiful example of lime and coral, saying, "I thought your affection would last forever like coral, but your affection turned out to be like lime and coral, which once came out of the water like a wrestler. Here is a beautiful experiment of metaphor." '

'' I know the outside is the inside, the gym is the color of the family

Ket jisiun tu neh chinuthi, bhitari bhang ji dhiuli.

I know Jim Rangpatuli, I have been vaccinated forever

Kant jisiun tu neh kustumbha, na rahiyun ek pakhal.

Finally, the heroine, who is steadfast in her munivrat, says, "As the fire becomes immortal, the dry mug is boiled, the bitter-salty or salty substances leave their mark, but you cannot leave your munivrat."

'' Kadu, Ardusa, Gallo, Goludi, Kuda, Kadupan Chandai

Whatever lemon is sweet, don't be a lover ... ''

At the end of the poem, Koshya understands his mistake and apologizes to Sthulibhadra, saying, "I am like a mustard seed to you, who is as steadfast as Meruparvat. Forgive me Surgiri who adorns the regime.

"I am Rai Sarisi, you are Surgiri, you are Sasan Sohavi

Manavachani Kay, two tax pairs, pre. Take a step back. "

Throughout the story, the metaphorical ministerial descriptions give evidence of the poet's curiosity, language mastery and poetry. In some of the descriptions the poet's list of contemporary cosmetics and food recipes reflects the cultural conditions of the time. Which can be considered as an extraordinary achievement of this work. Usually such works describe the spring season as a stimulus concept of romance, but here the poet has taken the rainy season.

Thus, this gross composition of Somsunder Suri may be considered a religious work at first glance, but due to the novelty of imagination seen in it, the rhythm of the lines, the richness of metaphor and its poeticity, it has become a very pleasing work.

- Dr. Rishikesh Raval