Search results
Premier literary figure of the Sanskrit tradition
- KĀLIDĀSA, fifth-century Indian dramatist and poet Kālidāsa, considered to be the premier literary figure of the Sanskrit tradition, set the standard for classical Indian poetry and drama in his widely celebrated works.
People also ask
How is Kalidasa regarded by the Indian tradition?
Why is Kalidasa considered India's Shakespeare?
Who was Kalidasa?
How did Kalidasa influence Indian literature?
Kalidasa was a Sanskrit poet and dramatist, probably the greatest Indian writer of any epoch. The six works identified as genuine are the dramas Abhijnanashakuntala (“The Recognition of Shakuntala”), Vikramorvashi (“Urvashi Won by Valour”), and Malavikagnimitra (“Malavika and Agnimitra”); the epic.
- Michael Madhusudan Datta
His early compositions were in English, but they were...
- Michael Madhusudan Datta
Dec 19, 2023 · In the tapestry of world literature, Kalidasa stands as the resplendent gem of Sanskrit eloquence, earning him the title "India's Shakespeare." His artistic finesse harmonizes the beauty of nature with profound human emotions, a quality universally recognized by both Eastern and Western critics.
The earliest paleographical evidence of Kālidāsa is found in a Sanskrit inscription dated c. 473 CE, found at Mandsaur 's Sun temple, with some verses that appear to imitate Meghadūta Purva, 66; and the Ṛtusaṃhāra V, 2–3, although Kālidāsa is not named. [14]
- Introduction to Kalidasa
- Kalidasa’s Contribution to Sanskrit Literature
- Abhijnanashakuntalam
- Meghaduta
- Raghuvamsha
- Kumarasambhavam
- Vikramorvashiyam
- Malavikagnimitram
Kalidasa is one of the greatest Sanskrit poets and dramatists of ancient India. There is very little available in historical records about his life. Although concrete details are few, what is universally recognized is his having been a prolific artist during the Gupta period. The Gupta Period is also called the ‘Golden Age of India,’. It was an era...
Kalidasa made the Sanskrit Epics richer with his works. His literary expertise in the different forms of letters—poetry, drama, and prose—all set him different from others. Very few of them have garnered mastery and deep understanding of the Sanskrit language. How complex the metaphors are, how rich the imagery is, and how emotionally intense they ...
“Abhijnanashakuntalam,” often regarded as Kalidas’s magnum opus, is a timeless classic that intricately weaves the themes of love, destiny, and divine intervention. The play narrates the poignant love story of King Dushyanta and Shakuntala, the daughter of sage Vishwamitra and the celestial nymph, Menaka. Their romantic saga unfolds in the idyllic ...
‘Meghaduta,’ one of Kalidas’s most celebrated lyrical poems, captures the essence of longing and separation through the poignant tale of a Yaksha, a celestial being exiled by his master. The Yaksha, consumed by sorrow and yearning for his beloved wife, enlists the help of a passing cloud to deliver a message to her. This narrative framework allows ...
“Raghuvamsha” is an epic poem by the illustrious Kalidas and one esteemed in the annals of Sanskrit literature. It broadly traces the lineage of the legendary King Raghu, giving a panoramic vision of valor, righteousness, and the responsibilities that one has to attend to when one is a king. The story opens with the story of Dilipa, the founder of ...
‘Kumarasambhavam’ is an epic poem and the most celebrated work of Kalidasa, masterfully telling the divine saga of the birth of Kumara, also known as Kartikeya, the god of war. Here is the delineation of an engrossing story of divine romance between Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, the two most well-known deities in Hindu mythology, leading up to th...
“Vikramorvasiyam” is a classic play by Kalidasa, telling an interesting story of King Pururava and the divine Apsara Urvashi. This story filled with love, separation and reunion brings out Kalidasa’s brilliance in understanding human emotions and bringing them to the dramatic canvas. The play is based on the deep love of Pururava and Urvashi, fille...
Another of the important plays, yet lesser known, of Kalidasa, is the ‘Malavikagnimitram’, an interesting narrative of the romantic entanglements between King Agnimitra and the seductive Malavika. The whole action is passed inside a royal court and exposes a finely observed and delicately told story of love, fidelity, and social hierarchy. It begin...
Kalidas is one of the greatest classical Sanskrit poets is also universally regarded as the greatest of the Sanskrit dramatists of ancient India. We have very limited amount of information about his life and time.
Oct 9, 2022 · The classical epoch of Indian literature witnessed the emergence of numerous talented writers, but one name stands out among them all—Kalidasa. Regarded as the greatest Indian writer of his time (circa. 4 th to 5 th century CE), Kalidasa’s contributions to poetry and drama have left an indelible mark on the literary landscape. His works ...
May 18, 2018 · Kalidasa (active late 4th-early 5th century) was classical India's master poet and dramatist. He demonstrated the expressive and suggestive heights of which the Sanskrit language is capable and revealed the very essence of an entire civilization.
