Essays Tagged: "Shakuntala"

Play Analysis - "Shakuntala" by Kalidasa

A story of gods, nymphs, ancient Indian mythology, spells and love, the romantic comedy Shakuntala by Kalidasa is a timeless classic. Similar plots are still being used in plays, TV shows ... low them to be together, another event happens that allows them to be together with a happy ending. Shakuntala tells the story of the protagonist, ‘King Dushyanta’, falling for a young woman ... lls the story of the protagonist, ‘King Dushyanta’, falling for a young woman named ‘Shakuntala’. Their love brings us on a journey that makes us laugh, cry tears of mirth and sorr ...

(5 pages) 22 0 3.0 Mar/2007

Subjects: Art Essays > Drama

The role of dharma and karma in Bhagavad-Gita and Shakuntala

Discuss the role of dharma and karma in the Indian society as reflected in Bhagavad- Gita and Shakuntala. How can be both paradoxical and at the same time complementary?In Bhagavad- Gita, dharma ... (3rd: 19). They are not ruling dharma and karma, but they govern "to preserve the world" (3rd: 25).Shakuntala also portrays a strong Hindu society and Hinduism. There is sadness and melancholy due to ...

(4 pages) 5 0 0.0 Mar/2014

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > World Literature