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Kalidasa

By: Kiran Atma, Jai Krishna Ponnappan
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Kalidasa: The Great Poet and Playwright of Ancient India is a concise non-fiction book that explores the life and work of one of the most celebrated poets and playwrights in Indian history.

Kalidasa's work is known for its beauty, insight, and enduring relevance. His plays and poems are still performed and studied today, and his influence can be seen in a wide range of fields, from literature and art to philosophy and religion.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of Kalidasa's body of work, including his famous plays Abhijnanashakuntalam and Vikramōrvaśīyam, as well as his epic poems Raghuvamsha and Kumarasambhava. It also examines Kalidasa's enduring influence on Indian culture and beyond.

Whether you are a student of Indian literature, a lover of poetry and drama, or simply interested in learning more about one of the greatest writers of all time, Kalidasa: The Great Poet and Playwright of Ancient India is the perfect book for you.

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An interesting take on Kalidasa

Most relevant to me is that Kalidasa sees rivers and mountains as having their own consciousness, calling to mind Chinese Buddhist and later Dogen’s concept of Buddha nature, and of course 4th CE Vasubandhu’s Yogācāra.
4 stars because it sounds very hindutva.

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