Chapter 2: The Mind of A Perfect Yogi
As is customary in a kakawin, Kamalanātha begins his work with a prelude (maṅgala)—an opening verse offered in homage to his teacher, Malinātha. This is not mere convention. The maṅgala sets the tone, naming the horizon of the journey, reminding both poet and reader of the spirit in which the text must be received. In […]



