How did Shakuntala get her name?

Rishi Kanva found that baby in his hermitage surrounded by Shakunta birds (Sanskrit: शकुन्त, śakunta). Therefore, he named her Shakuntala (Sanskrit: शकुन्तला), meaning Shakunta-protected. therefore, hath she been named by me Shakuntala (Shakunta-protected).

What is the theme of the story Shakuntala?

The story of the drama Shakuntala is about the love affair of Shakuntala and Dushyanta. The plot is based upon love affair, secret marriage, separation of imprecation and reunion of immortal love of Dushyanta and Shakuntala. The theme of the drama is based on the Indian philosophy, “true love is immortal”.

What is the meaning of shakunthala in Kannada?

Shakuntala is Kannada Girl name and meaning of this name is “Brought Up by Birds”.

What kind of name is Shakuntala?

Derived from Sanskrit शकुन्त (shakunta) meaning “bird”. This is the name of a character in Hindu legend, her story adapted by Kalidasa for the 5th-century play Abhijnanashakuntalam. It tells how Shakuntala, who was raised in the forest by birds, meets and marries the king Dushyanta.

Who are the characters of Shakuntala?

Shakuntala Characters

• Shakuntala. Shakuntala is the heroine of the play.
• King Dusyanta. King Dusyanta, a member of the Puru lineage, reigns in northern India, with his capital at Hastinapura.
• Sarvadamana. Sarvadamana is King Dusyanta’s and Shakuntala’s son.
• Kanva.
• Durvasas.
• Marica.

Where did Dushyanta meet Bharata?

According to the Mahābhārata Adiparva, Bharata was born while Shakuntala awaited Dushyanta at her hermitage. Later they were reunited.

Is Shakuntala a tragedy?

The birth of Shakuntala is a tragedy. Shakuntala is the daughter of the saint, Vishwamitra and Menoka. He ordered Menoka to leave the place at once otherwise he would curse her. Menoka asked forgiveness for his misdeed.

What is the meaning of Abhijnana shakuntalam?

Abhijnanashakuntala, (Sanskrit: “The Recognition of Shakuntala”) drama by Kalidasa composed about the 5th century ce that is generally considered to be the greatest Indian literary work of any period.