| The other poetical
works of his areKumara Sambhava, Ritu Samhara and Megha Sandesha. The first is an epic poem in 18 cantos describing the birth and life of
Skanda or Kartik - Siva's son.
The second describes the seasons and the third is a
lyrical poem describing the pangs of love of a Yakshas towards his beloved from whom he
was separated by a curse. These are universally regarded as gems of Sanskrit poetry.
Several writers have commented on Kalidasa's works, the
foremost among them being Mallinatha.
Kalidasa stands unsurpassed and unrivalled both in drama
and poetry. You must read them in the original when you grow older. |
