(DSC-3) Unit-2: Kalidasa’s Shakuntala (Abhijnanasakuntalam)

Introduction: Kalidasa and his epic Who was Kalidasa and when did he live? Kalidasa was a classical Sanskrit poet and playwright, widely regarded as one of the greatest writers in the Sanskrit language. Unfortunately, very little is known about his life, and there is significant uncertainty regarding the exact period in which he lived. The […]

(DSC-3) UNIT-1: Vyasa. Selections from The Mahabharata

Introduction: Vyasa and his epic Who was Vyasa and why is he considered the author of the Mahabharata? Vyasa, also known as Vedavyasa or Krishna Dvaipayana Vyasa, is a central and revered figure in Hindu tradition, particularly for his role in compiling and composing the epic Mahabharata. The Mahabharata is one of the longest and […]