The Birth of the War-God: A Poem by Kálidása

"The Birth of the War-God: A Poem" by Kálidása is the translated work of a poem possibly from the early AD era. Penned by the famous Indian poet Kálidása, it features celestial themes and divine intervention, especially the love of Umá and Śiva. The poem starts by introducing the Himálaya mountain, the birthplace of Umá, who is the mountain king's daughter. The story then shows Umá's beauty and her coming union with Śiva, the god of destruction, with beautiful imagery and wording. The epic starts to hint at the love story between Umá and Śiva by covering the events that lead to their love, hinting at the stakes involved. Kálidāsa weaves together nature and destiny, setting the scene for a story of love and power.