Nagananda (English spelling)

…One of them, Bāna, wrote the work Harṣacarita (The Achievements of King Harsha) in praise of the king’s achievements. The king himself was also known as a great writer, and several of his works, including the play Nāgānanda (The Joy of the Dragon King), remain to this day. The king was a Shaivite Hindu, but later became a Buddhist and gave generous support to the Buddhist community. …

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Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

…その一人バーナは，王の功績をたたえる《ハルシャチャリタHarṣacarita(ハルシャ王の治績)》を著した。王自身もまた文豪として知られ，戯曲《ナーガーナンダNāgānanda(竜王の喜び)》をはじめ幾編かの作品を今日に伝えている。王はシバ派のヒンドゥー教徒であったが，のちに仏教も信奉し，仏教教団に惜しみない援助を与えた。…

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