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Kalidas’s literary genius extends far beyond the confines of his time. His works have served as a foundation for subsequent generations of poets, playwrights, and scholars. Kalidasa’s command over language, imagery, and the ability to evoke emotions with precision and elegance continues to inspire writers across cultures.
Kalidasa (Kall's slave), an ardent worshipper of Kali, called upon his goddess to help him, and was rewarded with sudden gifts of wit and sense. He became the most brilliant of the `nine gems' at the court of Vikramaditya of Ujjain. There is strong reason to believe that Kalidasa was of foreign origin. His name is unusual, and even the legend ...
Kālidāsa ( fl. fourth–fifth century C.E.) was a Classical Sanskrit author who is often considered ancient India's greatest poet and playwright. His plays and poetry are primarily based on the Vedas, the Rāmāyaṇa, the Mahābhārata and the Purāṇas. His surviving works consist of three plays, two epic poems, and two shorter poems.
Kalidas : The Reader's Companion to World Literature Eds: Hornstein, Percy, Brown, 1956 Kalidasa: Sanskrit dramatist and poet (4th century A.D.). Little is known of Kalidasa's life, but there is sufficient evidence to surmise that he lived at the court of Chandragupta II, a great patron of the arts .
Abhijnanashakuntala, drama by Kalidasa composed about the 5th century ce that is generally considered to be the greatest Indian literary work of any period. Taken from legend, the work tells of the seduction of the nymph Shakuntala by King Dushyanta, his rejection of the girl and his child, and their subsequent reunion in heaven. The child that ...
Dec 19, 2023 · Kalidasa's Impact: A Cross-Cultural Reverberation. Heralded as the supreme Sanskrit poet and dramatist, Kalidasa's impact reverberates through Indian literature. His poetic style resonates across the ages, influencing poets from ancient times to the modern era. Beyond India's borders, Sir William Jones introduced Kalidasa to the Western world ...
Sep 20, 2023 · Authorial Works: Poetry and dramas, which are infused with elegance, intelligence, and a profound awareness of human emotions and nature, make up the majority of Kalidasa’s literary output.
