Vada in Theory and Practice: Studies in Debates, Dialogues and Discussions in Indian Intellectual Discourses c10.s15.31

c10.s15.31

The descriptions assume a more authentic tone as the poet moves from Bhūloka and Kāśī towards south — he rejoices in presenting the scenario Āndhra and Karnataka. He appears to be better equipped with the knowledge of ground realities in these areas. Kṛśānu severely criticizes Rāmānuja and his followers for making use of dialects, especially Tamil (v. 230). It is here that Veṅkaṭādhvarin makes pronouncements of most sublime and generous ideologue in favour of using Tamil. Kṛśānu makes very strong and bitter pronouncements about some religious sects and Viśvāvasu matches him in defence with equal brilliance.⁵⁵