Which poem is written by Kalidasa?
Epic poems Kālidāsa is the author of two mahākāvyas, Kumārasambhava (Kumāra meaning Kartikeya, and sambhava meaning possibility of an event taking place, in this context a birth. Kumārasambhava thus means the birth of a Kartikeya) and Raghuvaṃśa (“Dynasty of Raghu”).
What is Kalidasa famous for?
Kalidasa has become the archetype for Sanskrit literary composition. In drama, his Abhijnanashakuntala is the most famous and is usually judged the best Indian literary effort of any period.
Who called Kalidasa as Indian Shakespeare?
But logically speaking Kalidasa’s period is 4-5th Century AD and Shakespeare’s period is 1564 – 1616. Though Shakespeare is a great poet, many centuries before Kalidasa has written great plays, poems. If required let Britishers call Shakespeare as “British Kalidasa/England’s Kalidasa”.
Which was the most famous play written by Kalidasa?
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Who was Kalidasa Class 6?
Hint: Kalidasa was a Sanskrit poet and also a dramatist. He is seen as the best Indian writer of any age. His works gained immensely during the fifth century CE in India. Complete answer: Kalidasa is the most recognized and eminent poet in Indian history.
What happened to Kalidasa?
Heartbroken, Kalidasa was about to commit suicide. He was a devotee of Kali. He prayed to Her to grant him wisdom. With the blessings of Goddess Kali, Kalidasa was endowed with knowledge and wit.
Which was the most famous play was written by Kalidasa?
Who came first Kalidas or Shakespeare?
“Jones acknowledged that Kalidasa lived long before Shakespeare. He also said that at the time when Kalidasa was flourishing as one of the nine gems in the court of king Vikramaditya in the 1st century BCE, the British were as unlettered and unpolished as the army of Hanuman.”
Why Kalidasa is often referred to as the Shakespeare of India?
Kalidas was a great poet and playwright, who lived during the reign of Vikramaditya. He penned many plays, poetries, epics etc in Sanskrit which were translated to many different languages and are widely appreciated to this day. This is why he’s often referred to as the ‘Shakespeare of India’. History.
Which is the most famous play of Kalidasa?