abhigyan shakuntalam

  Enrollment No. : T2403030300018 Class: BA_sem1 (psy) Abstract Abhigyan Shakuntalam by Kalidasa is a classic Sanskrit play that tells the love story of King Dushyanta and Shakuntala, shaped by fate, memory, and divine intervention. Known for its poetic beauty and deep emotional themes, it blends mythology with human experience, making it a timeless masterpiece admired across cultures. "Abhigyan Shakuntalam" (also spelled as Abhijnanasakuntalam ) is one of the most famous Sanskrit plays, written by the ancient Indian poet and playwright Kalidasa . It is considered a masterpiece of classical Sanskrit literature and has had a great influence on Indian drama and poetry. The play, composed in the 4th or 5th century CE, is based on an episode from the Mahabharata and tells the love story of King Dushyanta and Shakuntala , with themes of love, separation, and reunion. Plot Summary: Act 1: The Meeting of Dushyanta and Shakuntala •     ...