Kumārasaṃbhava

A Sanskrit Mahākāvya (epic) written by Kālidāsa, a 4th-century Sanskrit poet, who is well-known for his poetic creations. In some versions, the text contains 17 chapters (sargas), while in others, it contains eight chapters (sargas). Many scholars believe that the original work contains only eight chapters. The story of this epic narrates the birth of Kumāra (Kārttikeya). This text is also considered one of the best works of Kālidāsa due to his descriptions of springtime, the beauty of goddess Pārvatī, and many other elements. This manuscript contains eight chapters (sargas). The colophon of this manuscript states that it was completed on a Tuesday during the month of Mārgaśīrṣa (the ninth month of the Hindu calendar) in the Nepal Saṃvat 820/830.