Kalidasa’s Abhijnanashakuntalam

The Recognition of Shakuntala

The legend of the exquisitely beautiful Shakuntala and the mighty king Dushyanta is a thrilling love story from the epic Mahabharata, which the great ancient poet Kalidasa retold in his immortal play Abhijnanashakuntalam (The Recognition of Shakuntala). English and Sanskrit verses intermingle to recreate Kalidasa’s greatest play.

Music: Sriram Parasuram, 3 Brothers & a Violin

Text and Sanskrit verse translations: Laxmi Lal

Additional Vocals: Anuradha Sriram

Musicians: George Joseph, Viju Tambe, Rama Verma, Jolly Jose, Nihar Savala

Recorded at: Prerna, Chennai; Digi Sound Studios, Chennai; Gagangann, Mumbai

©2008 Karadi Tales (P)2008 Karadi Tales

Exquisite

This audiobook has beautiful narration and background score. I felt transported to within its world and enjoyed every minute that I spent listening to this classic story.

My only qualm is that it was a short listen. I hope the same crew make their audiobook interpretations of other Indian classic works.

I’d be thrilled to listen to the entire Mahabharata in the same style of rendition.

Beautiful

Something about the traditional music to the way it's spoken, makes this story beautiful. The production was great.

advutam romharsanam

I GOT GOOSEBUMPS EVERYTIME THOSE SANSKRIT SLOKES WERE SANG MELODIOUSLY.
MANY THANKS AND GRETTINGS TO EVERYONE WHO THIS AUDIOBOOK POSSIBLE; ALL GLORIES TO MAHAKABI KALIDAS

Quick and easy listen

While I miss the nuances in the original play written by Kalidasa, this is a good overview of the story.

very visual

I love the story as well as the music in the background. I enjoyed it!