Pundits Eject Scholar Over Erotic Verse Translation
The quote recounts a scholar recalling how translation of a Bhartrihari verse provoked laughter and controversy. Page proofs were mailed from India and the scholar was escorted from the discussion by pundits due to the erotic nature of the translation.
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Indian temple rites and erotic art tied to Gita Govindam discussed
Barbara Miller explains her visit to Jagannath temple in Puri near Konarak and the temple food's purity. She notes access barriers for foreigners, mentions Allen Ginsburg and Hare Krishna, and discusses Sanskrit study as part of liberal arts and cultural exchange amid rising interest in Indian culture.
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