Thus, Sanskrit literature got four classic poems: Kumar Sambhavam, Meghadutam, Raghuvamsham and Ajavilapam. He recited three long poems each beginning with one word of his wife’s question.

Go! you will be honoured by all!” From that moment, the world saw a great learned man, Kavi Kalidasa! When he returned home, his wife questioned him in Sanskrit “What have you achieved?” Kalidasa began to chant poetry, his own composition in Sanskrit. Thereafter she told him “Oh! my child, from now onwards you will be known as Kalidasa, the servant to Kali! You will remain in my service. She blessed him with knowledge and wisdom. There appeared the Goddess Saraswathi before him! She was moved with his sincerity and purity. Bowing down at her feet, he prayed, “Oh! Mother! Why did you give birth to a worthless creature like me? Why didn’t you bestow some knowledge upon me? What is the use of this worthless life? It is better that you take away this life!” Saying this, he took out his sword and was about to cut his head off. Straight he went out of the city to the temple of Goddess Saraswathi. Kalidasa felt hurt and left the home that very moment, deciding not to return. At last, one day, getting fed up of him, she insulted him for his foolishness. However she tried to improve him, but he went from bad to worse. She was not quite happy with her foolish husband.

The princess was very well learned and a wise girl. He found Kalidasa! Then the king brought Kalidasa to his palace and celebrated the marriage of Kalidasa with his daughter. Once the King of the country was in search of the most foolish person in Kingdom. This is the story of Kavi Kalidasa, the king of Sanskrit literature. Whoever cultivates purity in thoughts, speech and action and keeps pure hearts and pure mind is blessed by Saraswati Devi. Goddess Saraswathi is the goddess of knowledge.

Maa saraswati vandana ya kundendu