कालिदासविरचितः कुमारसम्भवः – द्वितीयः सर्गः (तमिळ्-भाषया)
Kumarasambhava of Kalidasa – Sarga 2 (Tamil explanation)
Kumarasambhava by Kalidasa is a Sanskrit mahakavya that narrates the divine love and marriage of Lord Shiva and Parvati, leading to the birth of their son, Kartikeya. Comprising seventeen sarga-s, the poem is set against the scenic backdrop of the Himalayas, showcasing Kalidasa's lyrical and poetic brilliance. The work delves into the emotions and struggles of the characters while exploring themes of love, divinity, and cosmic order. Celebrated for its literary excellence and profound philosophical insights, "Kumarasambhava" remains a timeless masterpiece, reflecting the cultural richness and artistic prowess of classical Sanskrit literature. In these pre-recorded videos, Smt. P R Gayathri explains the shlokas of the Second sarga of this poem in Tamil, with insights from the commentary of Narayana Pandita.
About the Course
What will you gain from this course? (Key Benefits / Learning Outcomes)
- Verse-by-verse understanding of the second sarga of the Mahakavya Kumarasambhava.
- Appreciation of advanced poetic and linguistic aspects of Sanskrit literature, with insights from commentaries.
- Focused explanations are helpful in exam preparation.
What are the materials/support you get?
- 21 Pre-recorded videos which you can access anytime, from any device.
- Doubt clarifications through Email.
What are the prerequisites to get the best out of this course? (Eligibility)
- Previous exposure to simple kavya will help in understanding and appreciating this kavya better.
- Ability to understand simple spoken Tamil.
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About the Teacher
Know More about the Course
Mahakavi Kalidasa is one of the greatest figures in Samskrita literature. Each of his works is a masterpiece, overflowing with beauty and grace in every verse. Kalidasa is said to have composed 7 works –
Two Mahakavyas – Raghuvamsha and Kumarasambhava
Two Khandakavyas – Meghaduta and Rtusamhara
Three Naatakas – Malavikagnimitra, Vikramorvashiya and Abhijnana Shakuntala
Of these, the Kumara-Sambhava Mahakavya is a composition of 17 sargas. It starts with a glorious depiction of the Himalayas and Parvati, describes her efforts to attract Shiva’s attention, the popular episode of Kaama-dahana, Shiva testing Parvati’s devotion, the marriage of Shiva and Parvati, birth of Kumara (Kartikeya) and the killing of Taarakasura. It has Shringara as the main rasa, with veera and karunarasa being subordinate sentiments.
This course covers the second sarga of Kumara Sambhava, containing 64 verses. The verses describe the trouble given to Devas by the asura Taraka who had obtained a boon from Brahma. The gods headed by Indra go to Brahma seeking help. Brahma advises that only a son born out of Lord Shiva only can remedy the situation for which it was suggested that Uma should be taken as his wife. Indra invokes the mind-born Kama (Manmatha) who presents himself before Indra.
Each verse is explained in detail in Tamil. Points from the commentary of Narayana Pandita are also explained as appropriate.
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