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1520:"Vasudeva, Somadeva (Ed. and Tr.), The Recognition of Shakúntala by Kālidāsa Olivelle, Patrick (Ed. and Tr.), The Five Discourses on Worldly Wisdom by Visnuśarman Mallinson, Sir James (Ed. and Tr.), The Emperor of the Sorcerers..."
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therefore, hath she been named by me Shakuntala (Shakunta-protected).
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Priyamvada brings a tray of cosmetics to adorn Shakuntalaa
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