KumaraSambhava by MahaKavi Kalidasa

KumaraSambhava

One of Kalidasa's greatest works is 'Kumarasambhava'. There are 18 sargas in this epic but critics maintain that Kalidasa wrote only the first eight chapters of the epic poem. The work describes the marriage of Lord Shiva and his consort Goddess Parvati. It begins with a fine description of that giant among mountains, the Himalaya. Kalidasa's portrayals of the great Himalayan mountain and of the mode in which the season of spring (vasanta') blossomed are some of the most lyrical expressions in the language. His descriptions are vivid and heart-warming; it is as if we are seeing the events happening before us.

With commentary by Sri Mallinatha Suri and Sri SitaRama Kavi, the Mahakavya of Kumara Sambhava was recorded by Sri V.Aditya, Dr. K. Neela Kantham, Dr.D. SriRamachandraMurthy and Sri N.C.T.Acharyulu.We would like to express gratitude to our co-ordinators Sri K. Aravinda Rao, Sri S. Srinivasa Charya, Dr. K.V. Chandrashekhar, Sri A. Yagnaramulu and Sri B. Ashok Reddy and sponsors Sri Srini Raju and Sri J.A.Chowdhary who provided support and encouragement towards this endeavor.

If you would like to read KumaraSambhava in Sanskrit or its translation in English while listening to the slokas and commentary, please click on the links below:

KumaraSambhava Texts Online:

  • KumaraSambhava published in 1888 with commentary by Sri Mallinatha - click here.
  • Kumarasambhava Cantos I-VII - Sanskrit Commentary, English Translation & Notes - click here.

MahaKavi Kalidasa's KumaraSambhava

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