Sacontala or The Fatal Ring: An Indian Drama is a classic play written by Kalidasa, one of the greatest Sanskrit poets and playwrights of ancient India. The play tells the story of Sacontala, a beautiful and virtuous maiden who falls in love with King Dusyanta. The two lovers are separated when Dusyanta is called away to battle, and Sacontala gives birth to his child in the forest. However, when Sacontala tries to reunite with Dusyanta, she is rejected and must face a series of trials and tribulations. The play explores themes of love, duty, and fate, and is known for its lyrical language, vivid imagery, and complex characters. Sacontala or The Fatal Ring is a timeless masterpiece of Indian literature and a must-read for anyone interested in the rich cultural heritage of India.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.