INTRODUCTION :
Kalidasa (4th Century AD) was a famous poet of India. Kalidasa was believed to have lived near the Himalayas. LIFE According to ancient epics, he got great knowledge from goddess kali at Kali Temple, when he was insulted by a princess, who was searching for a knowledgeable man to marry her. After becoming a great scholar, he got married to that princess. From ancient texts, it was known, that during his visit to Sri Lanka, he was murdered due to some misconception.
WRITINGS:
1.Abhijnanasakuntalam
2.Malavikagnimitram
3.Vikramorvasiyam
4.Raghuvamsa
5.Kumarasambhava
6.Ritusamhara
7.Meghaduta
IMPORTANCE:
Kalidasa was well known for his poems and his devotion to “MAA KALI DEVI”. Through her grace, he got the knowledge. He has got great knowledge in hindu scriptures, puranas, Upanishads and vedas. He was given the title as “MAHAKAVI KALIDAS” as an honour to him. He was also a kind hearted and a noble man, who frequently conducted kali puja, and worshipped her in a grand manner.
CONCLUSION:
A great poet, scholar and a kali devotee and was blessed by goddess kali. By her grace, he reached the heavenly abode. Let him give us good knowledge in all the subjects, and let us chant his name along with the name of “MAA KALI” and be blessed.
“MAHAKAVI KALIDASARE NAMAHA”
“JAI KALI MATHA”
SENT BY
R.HARISHANKAR
