Abhijnana Sakuntala (with Katayavema commentary)

by C. Sankara Rama Sastri | 1947 | 120,182 words

Summary: This edition concerns the Abhijnana Shakuntala by Kalidasa including the Sanskrit commentary by Katayavema and an English Translation with notes. Kalidasa is renowned as one of the greatest Sanskrit poets. Among his distinguished works is "Abhijnana Sakuntala"—a drama that showcases his remarkable imagination and poetic genius. The plot of "Sakuntala" is primarily derived from the Mahabharata, yet Kalidasa adds numerous original elements, enriching the narrative with invented characters and dramatic situations.

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The full text of the Abhijnana Sakuntala (with Katayavema commentary) in English is available here and publically accesible (free to read online). Of course, I would always recommend buying the book so you get the latest edition. You can see all this book’s content by visiting the pages in the below index:

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Introduction (1)—General

Introduction (2)—The Date of Kalidasa

Introduction (3)—Source of the plot of the Abhijnana Sakuntala

Introduction (4)—Time-Analysis of the Abhijnana Sakuntala

Introduction (5)—Characters of the Abhijnana Sakuntala

Introduction (6)—Criticism of the Abhijnana Sakuntala

Introduction (7)—Argument of the Abhijnana Sakuntala

Persons (other than Dramatis persona)

+ Abhijnana Sakuntalam, text and commentary

. Chapter 1 - Sanskrit text (prathama-anka)

. Chapter 1 - English translation of First Act