Kalidasa: The Description of Uma’s Lovemaking

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Kumarasambhavam, Kalidasa's epic poem, one of his finest works, describes the metaphorical love between Shiva and Parvati

Shiva taught her how to make love
in their bed; Parvati offered him back
herself, full of the grace of a young woman,
like a present one gives to one’s guru

She trembled in pain as her bitten
lower lip was released slowly
Parvati took a deep breath of cool air
coming from the crescent moon in Shiva’s hair



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