In which book, Kalidas has made a reference about Kinners?

Kumarasambhava
Malvikagnimitram
Abhijananasakuntalam
Vikramarvasiyam

The correct answer is: A. Kumarasambhava

Kinners are a mythological race of people who are said to be half-human and half-animal. They are often depicted as being beautiful and graceful, and they are said to be skilled in music and dance.

In the poem Kumarasambhava, Kalidas describes the Kinners as follows:

“The Kinners, with their long hair and their bright eyes,
Danced and sang in the moonlight.
Their music was like the sound of a river,
And their dance was like the flight of a bird.”

The Kinners are also mentioned in the play Abhijananasakuntalam. In this play, the character of Dushyanta falls in love with a Kinner woman named Sakuntala.

The Kinners are a fascinating and mysterious race of people. They are often associated with nature and the arts, and they are said to be blessed with beauty and grace.

Here is a brief explanation of each option:

  • A. Kumarasambhava is an epic poem by Kalidas. The poem tells the story of the birth of Kumara, the son of Shiva and Parvati. In the poem, Kalidas describes the Kinners as being beautiful and graceful, and he says that they are skilled in music and dance.
  • B. Malvikagnimitram is a play by Kalidas. The play tells the story of the love between King Agnimitra and the courtesan Malvika. In the play, Kalidas does not mention the Kinners.
  • C. Abhijananasakuntalam is a play by Kalidas. The play tells the story of the love between King Dushyanta and the forest girl Sakuntala. In the play, Kalidas mentions the Kinners.
  • D. Vikramarvasiyam is a play by Kalidas. The play tells the story of the love between King Vikramaditya and the princess Urvasi. In the play, Kalidas does not mention the Kinners.
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