HOW TO LOVE IN SANSKRIT Hardcover

"How to Love in Sanskrit: Poems" by Anusha Rao and Suhas Mahesh is a delightful and insightful invitation into the rich, often surprising world of Sanskrit love poetry. Dispelling the notion that Sanskrit is solely a sacred language, this collection reveals that love has been a central obsession for Sanskrit writers for over three millennia. Through brilliant, contemporary translations, the book brings together verses and short prose pieces from celebrated poets like Kalidasa and Banabhatta, as well as Buddhist and Jain monks, scholars, and emperors, offering a vibrant spectrum of romantic emotions—from flirting and passion to yearning, heartbreak, and reconciliation. It's a charming and accessible guide that demonstrates how to express love, make up after a quarrel, and even brew a love potion, proving that ancient Indian hearts are remarkably similar to modern ones.