Kumarasambhava: The God of War is Born

by Kiran Atma, Jai Krishna Ponnappan

Kumarasambhava, Kalidasa's second epic poem, is often regarded as his finest work and a defining example of kavya poetry. The style it used to express spring would go on to dominate nature metaphors in Indian literature for ages to come. This work translates select cantos from the original poem that narrates and celebrates the union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, the birth of their son Kumara or Kartikeya, and concludes with the slaying of Taraka.

45 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 25, 2023

About the author

Kiran Atma was born a Hindu and has been a practicing Pagan and Witch since hitting puberty. Kiran continues to research, study, and analyze the history and contemporary practices associated with his faith and craft as seen worldwide while sharing the same with the wider community.

Kiran's body of work hopes to help you broaden your awareness and deepen your understanding of these rich areas of knowledge, spirituality and cultural diversity that he has found so fascinating.

When not writing, Kiran loves to read, and spend time traveling and exploring works of art, literature, live theater, foreign cultures and cuisines, and classical and contemporary music performances around the globe. As a creative Artist, Kiran is actively involved in performance art and film production.

To learn more, please do check out all of Kiran's books, and publications at www.KiranAtma.com.