Dynamic Portrayals of Women in Amarushatak: Unravelling Love, Creation, Destruction, Submission, and Dominance

The research paper titled "Dynamic Portrayals of Women in Amarushatak: Unravelling Love, Creation, Destruction, Submission, and Dominance" explores the multifaceted roles of women depicted in the ancient Sanskrit text, Amarushatak. Through an analysis of various shlokas, it delves into women's roles as creators and destroyers of the universe, passionate lovers, dominant figures in lovemaking, and both submissive and bold individuals. The paper highlights Amaru's nuanced portrayal of women, capturing their strength, vulnerability, and complexity. It conclude`es by suggesting that the depiction of women in Amarushatak remains relevant, showing parallels between ancient and modern perceptions of femininity and love. Keywords: powerful rhetorician, socio-cultural milieu, dynamic portrayals, intricacies of love and longing, mixed rasas, Muktak Kavya, passionate lover, spiritual devotion and romantic longing, eroticism, interplay of power and vulnerability