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Muktakakāvya • Nīti, Śṛṅgāra & Vairāgya

Śatakatrayam

शतकत्रयम्

Bhartṛhari’s three centuries of verse on worldly wisdom (Nīti), erotic passion (Śṛṅgāra), and ascetic detachment (Vairāgya).

Canonical Code ST
Canonical URN (CTS)
urn:cts:poorvam:corpus.shatakatrayam
Sections 3 Chapters
Textual Extent 324 Verses
Textual Background

Scholarly Framework

Classical Sanskrit Treatise • Muktakakāvya

A quintessential classic of philosophical insight into human life and existential choice.

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Scholarly Apparatus

Critical Introductions & Terminology

HISTORICAL CRITIQUE 2 Narrative Parts

Scholarly Introduction to Śatakatrayam

Explore the philosophical foundations, canonical context, textual history, and critical scholarship across 2 narrative parts.

LEXICON & GRAMMAR 1 Defined Terms

Scholarly Glossary & Lexicon (शब्दकोशः)

Searchable terminology with Sanskrit definitions, English glosses, lexical notes, grammatical categories, and linked verse occurrences.

Canonical Structure

Table of Contents

3 Complete Chapters Available
CHAPTER 01 109 Verses

Canto 1

नीतिशतकम्

Canto 1 of Śatakatrayam.

Open Reader → ST 1.1–109
CHAPTER 02 104 Verses

Canto 2

शृंगारशतकम्

Canto 2 of Śatakatrayam.

Open Reader → ST 2.1–104
CHAPTER 03 111 Verses

Canto 3

वैराग्यशतकम्

Canto 3 of Śatakatrayam.

Open Reader → ST 3.1–111