Megha Sandesha by MahaKavi Kalidasa
Megha Sandesha by MahaKavi Kalidasa
Written in the 1st century BCE by India's greatest Sanskrit poet Mahakavi Kalidasa, Megha Sandesha (The Cloud Messenger) is considered to be one of the greatest Mahakavyas set to the 'mandakranta' meter known for its lyrical sweetness.
Megha Sandesha tells the tale of a young demigod, banished to earth, who sends a message (sandesha) to his beloved wife in the heavens through a passing rain cloud (megha).
As the Megha travels across India to deliver his message, Kalidasa's poetry describes the glorious beauty of his country.
With commentary by Sri Mallinatha Suri, the Mahakavya of Megha Sandesha was recorded by V.Aditya, Dr. K. Neela Kantham and Sri N.C.T. Acharyulu.We would like to express gratitude to the like-minded patrons who provided support and encouragement towards this endeavor.
If you would like to read MeghaSandesha in Sanskrit or its translation in English while listening to the slokas and commentary, please click on the links below:
Megha Sandesha Texts Online:
- MeghaSandesha published in 1911 with commentary by Vallabhadeva - click here.
- Meghaduta with the commentary of Daksinavartanatha (1919) click here.
MahaKavi Kalidasa's Megha Sandesha
Slokas and Commentary in Sanskrit - Play Online or Download
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| ♫ Vignaptih - Dr.A.Yagnarama Sharma | Vignaptih | Download |
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| ♫ Poorvameghah 1-10 | Poorvameghah 1-10 | Download |
| ♫ Poorvameghah 11-20 | Poorvameghah 11-20 | Download |
| ♫ Poorvameghah 21-30 | Poorvameghah 21-30 | Download |
| ♫ Poorvameghah 31-40 | Poorvameghah 31-40 | Download |
| ♫ Poorvameghah 41-50 | Poorvameghah 41-50 | Download |
| ♫ Poorvameghah 51-63 | Poorvameghah 51-63 | Download |
| Uttarameghah | Online (Click to Play) | Right-Click to Download |
| ♫ Uttarameghah 1-10 | Uttarameghah 1-10 | Download |
| ♫ Uttarameghah 11-20 | Uttarameghah 11-20 | Download |
| ♫ Uttarameghah 21-30 | Uttarameghah 21-30 | Download |
| ♫ Uttarameghah 31-40 | Uttarameghah 31-40 | Download |
| ♫ Uttarameghah 41-52 | Uttarameghah 41-52 | Download |
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