The very mention of Romantic Sanskrit Poetry springs forth the name Kalidasa. Indeed, it is not for nothing that encomiums were lavished upon him, including the epithet he is best known by, Kavi-kula-guru. But whatever we know about … Read the rest
Having previously commenced our study of Classical Indic Literature, we now take our first look at Classical Indic Poetry. Appropriately, our first selection is from Andhra itself and dates back to the glorious Empire of the Satavahanas. This … Read the rest
In honour of Madan Utsav, Bharat’s true Festival of Romance, we bring you the second installment in our special set of articles from our Continuing Series on Classical Indic Literature.
Today we present to you our long planned … Read the rest
India, Indic Civilization, and Bharatiya Sanskriti have produced many noble and spiritual figures. But as those of us who grew up Indian know, it is very much work hard & play hard.
Colonial stereotypes were convenient for those who were … Read the rest
