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Learn the complete explanation of “Mayavaduhu (మాయావధుః)” from Kumarasambhavam by Kalidasa, prescribed in the AP Intermediate 1st Year Sanskrit syllabus.
This video covers:
✔️ Detailed summary in English & Telugu
✔️ Important Sanskrit quotes with meaning
✔️ Moral & exam notes for students

Lesson: Māyāvadhuḥ (From Kumārasambhavam by Kālidāsa)
Background
Poet: Kālidāsa – Greatest Sanskrit poet.
Work: Kumārasambhavam (The Birth of Kumara / Kartikeya).
Context: Goddess Parvati is doing hard penance (తపస్సు / tapas) to marry Lord Shiva.
Lord Shiva wants to test Parvati’s devotion, so he comes in the form of a mendicant (saint / ascetic).
In this disguise, he gives philosophical teachings and also tries to shake Parvati’s determination.
Parvati’s Tapas
Parvati was doing severe penance to win the love of Lord Shiva. She gave up all comforts, lived a very simple life, and dedicated herself completely to meditation and prayers.
Shiva in Disguise
Lord Shiva wanted to test how strong Parvati’s mind was. So, he came disguised as a holy saint (mendicant) and started speaking to her.
Teachings of the Mendicant (Shiva’s Words)
On the body:
“शरीरमाद्यं खलु धर्मसाधनम्”
The body is the first and most important tool for practicing dharma (righteousness).
👉 Meaning: We must take care of our body, because only with a healthy body can we do good actions.
On friendship:
“मनीषिभिः सप्तपदीनमुच्यते”
The wise say that even walking seven steps together makes one a friend.
👉 Meaning: Relationships begin with small steps and grow stronger with time.
On inner value:
“न रत्नमन्विष्यति योऽपि शास्त्रवित्”
A learned person does not judge others by jewels or wealth.
👉 Meaning: True worth is in character and knowledge, not in riches.
On hardships:
“क्लेशः फलेन हि पुनर्नवतां विधत्ते”
Suffering, when it brings fruit, gives new strength and freshness.
👉 Meaning: Hardships make us stronger and prepare us for success.
Parvati’s Response
Parvati listens quietly. Even though the disguised Shiva tries to discourage her, she remains calm, humble, and determined.
She doesn’t give up her penance or devotion.
Result
Shiva, seeing her unwavering faith, becomes pleased. Later, he reveals himself and accepts her as his consort.
🌺 Moral / Message of the Lesson
True devotion and determination always succeed.
The body is important for spiritual life.
Friendships and relationships grow gradually.
Real wealth is knowledge and good character, not ornaments.
Hardships are stepping stones to strength and success.
👉 So, the lesson “Māyāvadhuḥ” is both a story (Parvati’s penance and Shiva’s test) and a teaching (philosophy of life).

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