Mṛcchakaṭika by Śūdraka: A Reflection of Social, Classical, and Moral Values in Ancient Indian Society
Introduction The ancient Indian literary tradition is a vast ocean that reflects the cultural, moral, and social evolution of the civilization. Among the numerous Sanskrit plays, Mṛcchakaṭika (The Little Clay Cart) by King Śūdraka holds a special position. This ten-act drama, believed to have been composed between the 2nd century BCE and the 5th century … Read more