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PSC Miscellaneous Prelims 2018
Answer
Jayadeva
Explanation
The 'Gita Govinda' (Song of Govinda) is a famous 12th-century Sanskrit poetic work written by the acclaimed poet Jayadeva. The epic poem describes the relationship, divine love, and springtime pastimes of Lord Krishna and Radha, along with the Gopis of Vrindavan. Jayadeva was one of the 'Pancharatnas' (Five Jewels) in the court of the Bengal King Lakshmana Sena.
Key Points
- > Jayadeva is the author of the epic poem 'Gita Govinda'.
- > The poem explores the divine love between Radha and Krishna.
- > Jayadeva flourished in the 12th century under the patronage of King Lakshmana Sena of Bengal.
- > He was one of the five gems (Pancharatna) of Lakshmana Sena's court.
- > Dhoyi, another court poet of Lakshmana Sena, wrote 'Pavanaduta'.
- > Vidyapati was a renowned poet of Maithili literature.
- > Chandidas was a prominent medieval Bengali poet who wrote Vaishnava Padavali.
Additional Information
Ancient Bengal Literature and Court Poets
| Poet Name | Royal Court | Famous Work |
|---|---|---|
| Jayadeva | Lakshmana Sena | Gita Govinda |
| Dhoyi | Lakshmana Sena | Pavanaduta |
| Sandhyakar Nandi | Ramapala (Pala Dynasty) | Ramacharita |
| Halayudha | Lakshmana Sena | Brahmanasarvasva |
Memory Tips
- The Pancharatnas: Just as Vikramaditya had Navaratnas (Nine Gems), King Lakshmana Sena of Bengal had Pancharatnas (Five Gems), and Jayadeva was the brightest among them.