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Khaṇḍakāvya • Classical Poetry (Kāvya)

Ṛtusaṁhāram

ऋतुसंहारम्

The lyrical pageant of the six Indian seasons from the scorching summer to fragrant spring.

Canonical Code RS
Canonical URN (CTS)
urn:cts:poorvam:corpus.rtusamharam
Sections 6 Chapters
Textual Extent 158 Verses
Textual Background

Scholarly Framework

Classical Sanskrit Treatise • Khaṇḍakāvya

Earliest attributed lyric poem of Kālidāsa exploring lovers in each season.

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Scholarly Apparatus

Critical Introductions & Terminology

HISTORICAL CRITIQUE 2 Narrative Parts

Scholarly Introduction to Ṛtusaṁhāram

Explore the philosophical foundations, canonical context, textual history, and critical scholarship across 2 narrative parts.

LEXICON & GRAMMAR 1 Defined Terms

Scholarly Glossary & Lexicon (शब्दकोशः)

Searchable terminology with Sanskrit definitions, English glosses, lexical notes, grammatical categories, and linked verse occurrences.

Canonical Structure

Table of Contents

6 Complete Chapters Available
CHAPTER 01 28 Verses

Canto 1

प्रथमः सर्गः

Canto 1 of Ṛtusaṁhāram.

Open Reader → RS 1.1–28
CHAPTER 02 29 Verses

Canto 2

द्वितीयः सर्गः

Canto 2 of Ṛtusaṁhāram.

Open Reader → RS 2.1–29
CHAPTER 03 28 Verses

Canto 3

तृतीयः सर्गः

Canto 3 of Ṛtusaṁhāram.

Open Reader → RS 3.1–28
CHAPTER 04 19 Verses

Canto 4

चतुर्थः सर्गः

Canto 4 of Ṛtusaṁhāram.

Open Reader → RS 4.1–19
CHAPTER 05 16 Verses

Canto 5

पञ्चमः सर्गः

Canto 5 of Ṛtusaṁhāram.

Open Reader → RS 5.1–16
CHAPTER 06 38 Verses

Canto 6

षष्ठः सर्गः

Canto 6 of Ṛtusaṁhāram.

Open Reader → RS 6.1–38