Twenty Eight Dance Dramas on Buddhist Themes in Sanskrit and Tamil. Composed by Professor V. Subramaniam. (Venkateswarier Subramaniam, 1920-2004)

May 21, 2007

Nalagiri Damanam

Prince Ajatasatru wants to take over the throne from his father King Bimbisara but is afraid of popular uprising and Buddha’s disapproval. But Devagupta who is envious of Buddha’s fame suggests sending the mad elephant Nalagiri to attack and kill him clearing the way for the prince. The mad elephant Nalagiri however is subdued by Buddha’s merciful glance.

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