Sakuntala

American  

[suh-koon-tuh-lah, shuh-] / səˈkʊn tə lɑ, ʃə- /

noun

1. a Sanskrit drama written in the 6th century or earlier by Kalidasa.

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Example Sentences

"I'm happy and have great respect for our judiciary and Supreme court," Sobhraj's mother-in-law Sakuntala Thapa told Reuters partner ANI after news of his release was announced.

From Reuters

Then followed the “Sakuntala” and “Penthesilea” overtures, which show how Wagner’s influence had supervened upon his previous domination by Mendelssohn, and the delightful “L�ndliche Hochzeit” symphony, which carried his fame abroad.

From Project Gutenberg

Modarelli had studied extensively in Germany, composed there two operas, Hanns Frei and Sakuntala.

From Time Magazine Archive

Platen wrote his beautiful 'Gaselen,' Rückert sang in Persian measure and translated the Indian 'Sakuntala,' and Bodenstedt fashioned the dainty songs of "Mirza-Schaffy."

From Project Gutenberg

Romæ, 1790.158.The earliest publications were the “Bhagavadgîta,” translated by Wilkins, 1785; the “Hitopadeśa,” translated by Wilkins, 1787; and the “Sakuntalâ,” translated by W. Jones, 1789.

From Project Gutenberg