My Dad loves listening to humorous poetry i.e hasya kavita. He has some of the Indian poets in his bucket list whom he admire. For him listening to such poetry is joyful and he feel relax. These poets, effectively highlight social realities by using wit, satire, and relatable scenarios in their poetry. They often weave serious issues into lighthearted verses, making them accessible and thought-provoking for a wide audience. Listening to poetry is always joyful and poem lovers loves listening them dedicately. In this Reference our Sanskrit has following to say :
कान्पृच्छामः सुधा स्वर्गे निवसामो वयं भुवि |
किं वा काव्यरसः स्वादुः किं वा स्वादीयसी सुधा ||
Kaanprucchaamah sudhaa svarge nivaaamo vayam bhuvi .
Kim vaa kaavyarasah svaaduh kim vaa svaadeeyasee sudhaa.
Kaanprucchaamah = Kaam + prucchaamah.
Kaam = from whom.
Prucchaamah = enquire.
Sudhaa = beverage of Gods, also called 'Amruta'.
Svarge = the Heaven , abode of Gods.
Nivasaamo = dwelling.
Vayam = we.
Bhuvi = the Earth.
Kim = what, then.
Vaa = is
Kaavyrasah = flavour or sweetness of poetry.
Svaadu = tasty, delicious.
Svaadeeyasee = more savoury than, sweeter.
i.e. From whom should I enquire whether the taste of 'Sudha', the beverage of Gods is more sweeter than the joy of listening to good poetry, because we live on this Earth and 'Sudhaa is available only in the Heaven.
By comparing poetry with the nectar of Gods, the author has highlighted the importance of good poetry. The comparison of poetry to nectar highlights its perceived ability to elevate, inspire, and provide a sense of the divine, making it a cherished and powerful form of expression.
In mythology, nectar is often described as the drink of the gods, granting them immortality and divine attributes. Poetry can evoke a wide range of emotions, from joy and wonder to sadness and contemplation, much like the experience of drinking nectar is thought to bring about a heightened state of being. Just as nectar was thought to grant immortality and divine qualities, poetry is seen as a way to access deeper truths, evoke powerful emotions, and transcend the ordinary.
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