Shakuntala
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Shakuntala is the daughter of Menaka. She is comforted by Menaka and taken to a celestial abode after being abandoned by her husband, King Dushyanta.
When
- First attested
- 300 CE
- Attested period
- 300 – 300
- Historical notes
- Character in Kalidasa's 4th-century CE drama Abhijnanashakuntalam.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Sahanjaya, Kadaligarbha, Rambha, Urvaśī
- child of
- Menaka
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“When Shakuntala is abandoned by her husband, King Dushyanta, due to a curse that causes him to forget her, Menaka descends from heaven to comfort her daughter and take her to a celestial abode, offering protection and care.”
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