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His surviving works consist of three plays, two epic poems and two shorter poems. Much about his life is unknown except what can be inferred from his poetry and plays. [3] His works cannot be dated with precision, but they were most likely authored before the 5th century CE during the Gupta era.
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.
- Edwin Gerow
Kalidasa's Life Time There are eight hypothesis about his lifetime . The main logics, evidences are as follows: 1- 6th century AD, Yashodharman defeated Mihirkul of HooN clan . Dr.
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.
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.
Jul 13, 2017 · There are many works in Sanskrit claiming Kālidāsa to be their author. However, after critical analysis, scholars are unanimous in crediting seven works to Kālidāsa. We can take a brief look at each one of them.
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.
