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The legend of the exquisitely beautiful Shakuntala and the mighty king Dushyanta is a thrilling love story from the epic Mahabharata, which the great ancient poet Kalidasa retold in his immortal play Abhijnanashakuntalam (The Recognition of Shakuntala). English and Sanskrit verses intermingle to recreate Kalidasa’s greatest play.

Ryder originally did a close to literal translation of this 4th or 5th century play by the poet Kalidasa. Quite unwieldly with 7 acts and over 40 characters. "This version of Shakuntala represents an earnest effort to adapt for modern purposes one of the world's dramatic masterpieces. Since Shakuntala is a true masterpiece, its spirit is thoroughly modern, in spite of the fifteen centuries that have passed since its first presentation in India. [Except for some minor changes described herein,] the matter of the play is that of Kalidasa's Shakuntala with a minimum of verbal alteration." - ...

Salutation to Life includes a reading of the eponymous prayer followed by beautiful piano music based on original compositions of Pyotr Tchaikovsky. Piano music includes The Seasons, Les Saisons Op. 37a, May: Starlit Nights. Prayer read in English, unabridged, by Josh Verbae. Music recording by Anton Kingsbury.

Every meditation begins with an intent. This guided meditation will take you through the following intent sequence and conclude with ambient music for your continued session of peace and reflection. Our Creator, I look forward to this new day! In this new life, in every moment of its brief course, lie all the verities and splendour of your creation: the bliss of growth; the glory of action; the happiness of achievement. Yesterday is only a dream, and tomorrow is just a vision.