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The Birth Of The War God: A Poem (1879)

The Birth Of The War God: A Poem (1879)

Kalidasa
Griffith, Ralph T. H.

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ISBN10: 1104270218
ISBN13: 9781104270216
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Apr 2 2009
Pages: 136
Weight: 0.82
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Birth of the War God: A Poem is a work of Indian literature written by the renowned poet Kalidasa in 1879. The book tells the story of the birth of the Hindu god Skanda, also known as Kartikeya or Murugan, and his rise to power as the commander-in-chief of the gods' army. The poem is set in the ancient kingdom of Kanchi, where the king and queen are unable to have children. They seek the help of the sage Narada, who tells them that they must pray to the god Shiva for a child. Shiva agrees to grant their wish, but the child will be born to six mothers, each carrying a part of his divine essence. The book follows the story of Skanda's birth, his upbringing by the six mothers, and his eventual victory over the demon Taraka, who had been causing chaos and destruction. The poem is full of rich imagery and vivid descriptions of battles and magical powers, and it is considered one of Kalidasa's greatest works.Overall, The Birth of the War God: A Poem is a fascinating and important work of Indian literature that explores themes of divine power, destiny, and the struggle between good and evil. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Hindu mythology and literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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