Uttararamacharita

play by Bhavabhuti

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Uttararamacharita is a Sanskrit play by the Indian dramatist Bhavabhuti, written in the 7th or 8th century CE. It adapts the later events of the epic Ramayana, focusing on the life of Rama after his coronation. The play delves into Rama's difficult decision to banish his wife, Sita, his eventual discovery of their twin sons, and their eventual reunion. Bhavabhuti transforms the original narrative into a psychological and moral drama, emphasizing internal conflict and emotional depth, particularly highlighting the pathos of Sita's situation. It is considered Bhavabhuti's most mature work and has been compared to Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale for its themes of loss and reconciliation.12

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…Malatimadhava (“Malati and Madhava”), and Uttararamacharita (“The Later Deeds of Rama”).
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…Malatimadhava (“Malati and Madhava”), and Uttararamacharita (“The Later Deeds of Rama”).
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