K, A. Padbye B. A. LL. B. has really obliged the lovers of Sanskrit Literature and particularly those of Kalidasa's books by out tbis small book. The arrangement followed in this particularly happy. It affords great facility to the study of works of Kalidas in their different aspects, thus to the study of t's mind and art. It would have much added to the utility ook, if Mr. Padhye had given his own appreciation of the 8 passages at the beginning of each chapter. As it is, how- Le book is very useful and will surely help to promote the study of Kalidas and his works. H. D. VELANKAR, M. A., Professor of Sanskrit, Wilson College. -r Mr. Padhye, lovers of Sanskrit Literature and particularly of Kalidasa will nkful to you for bringing together in a handy form selec- om the works of Kalidasa and some of his bon mots. selection has been made with care and judiciousness. The features of the muse of Kalidasa are well brought out in ume, His unrivalled command over Sanskrit, the ease ce of his style, his lofty conception of the Supreme Being, -er of compressing suggestive thoughts in a few well chosen his apt similes, his spirited dialogues-these and several excellences are well illustrated in these selections. I hope s disinterested effort of yours will increase the circle of the Es and students of the prince of Sanskrit poets. Yours Sincerely, P. V. KANE, M. A. LL. M, Vakil, High Court.
