The Birth of the War-God: A Poem by Kálidása by Kalidasa
"The Birth of the War-God: A Poem by Kálidása" is a poetic work translated into English by Ralph T. H. Griffith, likely written in the early centuries AD. This poem, attributed to the renowned Indian poet Kálidása, explores themes of love, celestial beings, and divine intervention, particularly revolving around the characters Umá and Śiva. At the start of the poem, Kálidása introduces the majestic mountain Himálaya, which serves as a backdrop forthe birth of Umá, the daughter of the mountain king. The narrative unfolds with the beauty and nobility of Umá, described in rich, vivid imagery, while alluding to her union with Śiva, the god of destruction and transformation. As the opening continues, it delves into the cosmic events leading to the love story between Umá and Śiva, hinting at the divine stakes involved; Kálidāsa expertly intertwines natural beauty with divine destiny, all while establishing a rich tapestry of emotions that sets the stage for a grand epic of love and power. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Kalidasa |
|---|---|
| Translator | Griffith, Ralph T. H. (Ralph Thomas Hotchkin), 1826-1906 |
| Title | The Birth of the War-God: A Poem by Kálidása |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kum%C4%81rasambhava |
| Credits | Produced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PK: Language and Literatures: Indo-Iranian literatures |
| Subject | Sanskrit poetry -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 31968 |
| Release Date | Apr 12, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 17, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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