known early 12th century sanskrit text composed south indian king dynasty text work covering topics governance ethics economics astronomy rhetoric medicine food architecture sports painting poetry music text valuable source socio cultural information 12th century india treatise structured sub books cumulative total chapters notable extensive discussion arts particularly music dance notable including chapters food recipes festivals continue modern indian culture medieval era sanskrit text title exists consisting praise hymns different treatise nomenclature title compound sanskrit word consisting mind means joy entertainer mind alternatively compound word broken mean happiness mind work divided sub books means number refers chapters sub book text modern scholarship referred text known literally precious gem wish text title spelled medieval era indian text title sanskrit written poetry praise style related different scope attributed date author text completed author text king dynasty king dynasty year succeeded throne approximate scholars state author hailed medieval region consisting large parts modern western southern evidence suggests dynasty numerous land grants financial awards causes monastic scholarship monasteries indian peninsula centers study hindu school composed text initial years structure treatise written sanskrit language speaking region script text encyclopedia poetic verse style structured sub books contains chapters sub book twenties subtitled chapter deals specific topic ranging gaining kingdom governance economics infrastructure architecture medicine cuisine ornaments love games sports jewelry painting music dance major text dedicated music musical instruments verses dedicated number work contents kingdom qualifications king sub book describes qualifications king ministers duties moral characteristics enable king rule stable prosperous kingdom chapter asserts king avoid anger lead example king ministers citizens states sub book refrain injury practice self restraint faith gods feed support poor helpless friendly king according text honour ancestors guests governance economics political stability second sub book dedicated governance economic matters help king retain kingdom describes ministers qualifications maintenance equipment training army general command army priests advisors king treasury methods taxation professor oriental laws states chapter text discusses kinds recommends king delegate large responsibilities ministers system implied kingdom virtually ruled ministers gives significant role council advisors king forecast time respond attack professor states proved disastrous muslim foreign invasion peninsula delegated form governance existing acquired provinces recommended text qualification province ruled born province ministers immediate vicinity king born long established state king states text watch act officials subjects text king prevent abuse subjects officials enemies king favorites greed sub book describes types taxation 4th chapter explains tax collected port entry goods arrive border second sub book includes chapters care animals horses elephants served army described ranging fever injury stomach proper care animals outlined verses chapter example text includes names herbs recipes care food entertainment contains numerous recipes vegetarian non vegetarian according editor encyclopedia preceded writing history europe century text indian books describe foods contains range based meat dishes text include meat cow horse elephant eggs describes based pork goat meat fish text asserts fresh water cuisine poison recommends fresh water rains autumn springs summer rivers lakes winter daily use filtered clean cloth text recommends boiling water use water prepared day drinking boiling possible text recommends alternate method based adding piece flower powder flavor delight text mentions fresh water drinks called art preparing wine described unusual sources based palm date joy delight fourth sub book deals entertainment music dance songs competitive sports text covers dance music exclusive chapters far verses topics sub books combined reflect importance performance arts 12th century india son successor throne king wrote famed treatise literally crown jewel music text describes types songs music instruments dances occasions performance states text chapter performed harvesting season performed folk story sung marriages festivals celebrated genre songs music asserts text songs meditation text claims form popular music fast slow contains high low notes words musical meter equally important preferred spiritual teachers rhetoric discussed chapter text verses chapter dance describes types dance forms musical instruments dance performances occasions dances celebrated text discusses types performers characteristics roles actor dancer wandering performer body movements explained text significance discussion similar found sanskrit text composed 1st century bce text presents dance tradition discussion dance movements compiled categories delicate vigorous graceful fourth sub book describes sports fishing dog type racing horse racing elephant racing wrestling athletics text describes unique team sports form indian polo involving teams members games arts leisure sub book text discusses recreation art creating gardens painting architecture training breeding horses elephants type wildlife chapter devoted royal sport hunting deer wild game deals different ways game hunting deer addition hunting dogs fishing garden design asserts text include rocks raised plants trees diverse varieties artificial ponds flowing brooks describes arrangement soils seeds distance different types plants trees methods preparing proper maintaining garden plants trees best planted plant signs means protecting garden details public parks woodland gardens described text types trees recommended park chapter arts leisure activities described fifth sub book include activities making flowers arranged patterns pleasing colors delight senses text lists types woods qualities text describes art painting types sketch outline narrative text includes recipe making types drawing recommends steps making drawing 12th century text describes jewelry women including applied mentioning different styles colors jewelry notable reception called important source socio cultural history medieval india particularly history food drinks sports professor south asian studies describes text great interest earliest known text details certain dance genre india team consisting professor music called enormous treatise large sections music dance performance arts
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