Kalidasa
Kālidāsa was a Classical Sanskrit author who is often considered ancient India's greatest poet and playwright. His plays and poetry are primarily based on Hindu Puranas and philosophy. His surviving works consist of three plays, two epic poems and two shorter poems.
The Birth of the War-God: A Poem by Kálidása
Celestial beings and earthly beauty collide in this ancient poem, where a mountain princess's destiny intertwines with a powerful god amid a tapestry of love, power, and cosmic consequence.
By Kalidasa
Sakoontala; Or, The Lost Ring: An Indian Drama
Amidst the tranquil beauty of ancient India, a king's fateful encounter with a stunning maiden sparks a romance challenged by destiny and social customs.
By Kalidasa
Translations of Shakuntala and Other Works
Experience the magic of ancient India where a beautiful woman's fate intertwines with gods and kings, love blossoms in a peaceful forest, and destiny unfolds in unexpected ways.
By Kalidasa