Muka Panchashati is a celebrated Sanskrit hymn of 500 verses dedicated to the Goddess Kamakshi, the presiding deity of Kanchipuram. The authorship of this profound devotional work is attributed to Muka Kavi, a sage who, according to tradition, was born mute and miraculously gained the power of speech through the divine grace of Goddess Kamakshi. The very name "Muka" signifies "mute," and his composition is seen as a testament to the transformative power of divine intervention.

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Sections

• आर्यशतकम् - Arya Shatakam
• पादारविन्दशतकम् - Padaravinda Shatakam
• स्तुतिशतकम् - Stuti Shatakam
• कटाक्षशतकम् - Kataksha Shatakam
• मन्दस्मितशतकम् - Mandasmita Shatakam

Meghadūta is a classical Sanskrit poem written by Kalidasa, one of the greatest poets of ancient India. It is a lyrical masterpiece in the form of a kāvya (poetic work) that tells the story of a yaksha (a celestial being) who has been exiled by his master and longs to be reunited with his beloved wife. Unable to go to her himself, he sends a message through a passing cloud (megha), asking it to carry his words of love. The poem is renowned for its vivid imagery, emotional depth, and exquisite descriptions of nature, seasons, and geography, blending romantic yearning with the beauty of the natural world. It is considered a seminal work of Sanskrit romantic poetry and has inspired countless adaptations and translations.

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• पूर्वमेघः - Purva Megha
• उत्तरमेघः - Uttara Megha

Nitishatakam is a celebrated Sanskrit text composed by the great poet Bhartṛhari, consisting of a hundred verses (śatakam) that impart practical wisdom and moral guidance on how to live a virtuous, balanced, and meaningful life. Unlike abstract philosophy, it emphasizes worldly ethics (nīti), exploring themes such as friendship, wealth, power, greed, virtue, and the true nature of human conduct. Through sharp observations, analogies, and poetic brevity, Bhartṛhari highlights the qualities of noble men, exposes the folly of the wicked, and stresses self-control, humility, generosity, and righteous behavior as guiding principles. The work remains timeless, serving as a manual of ethical conduct, social wisdom, and pragmatic life lessons, making it one of the foundational texts of Indian moral and didactic literature.

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