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45th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2001

Classical Sanskrit Mahakavyas

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'Kumarasambhava', an epic poem was composed by-

Solution & Analysis

Answer: D

Concept Kumarasambhava is one of the 'Pancha Mahakavyas' (Five Great Epics) of Sanskrit, known for its aesthetic beauty and mythological depth.

Explanation Authored by Kalidasa (5th century CE), the poem narrates the story of the marriage of Shiva and Parvati and the birth of their son Kumara (Kartikeya).

Logical Breakup
Option D is Correct: Kalidasa is considered the greatest master of the 'Upama' (simile) and 'Rasa' (sentiment) in Sanskrit.
Structure: The epic consists of 17 cantos, though scholars debate the authorship of the latter half.

Active Recall

Question

What does 'Kumarasambhava' mean?

Answer

It means 'The Birth of Kumara' (the war god Kartikeya).

Core Insight

Kalidasa's work humanized the divine figures of Shiva and Parvati, creating a template for devotional and romantic literature in India.

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