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Name: Meghadūta
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Author: Kālidāsa

Meghadūta, one of Kālidāsa's most admired works, is a succinct poetic composition in Sanskrit that portrays the longing of a displaced yaksha linked to his beloved through the medium of a cloud. The poem is celebrated for its lyrical quality, pastoral settings, and exploration of love and longing. It has been translated into Hindi and other languages, and its influence extends across studies of Sanskrit literature, love poetry, and early literary criticism.

First publish date: 1947

Genre: Poetry/Classical Poetry

Authors: Kālidāsa

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