The narrative of Kalidasa, the poet's pearl, is a charming account of the literary legend Kalidas, a man so respected that his influence can still be felt in Indian literature today. He was a simpleton in a rural area as a young cowherd who was often humiliated and harassed. But he dreamed of becoming a great writer one day, and through hard work and dedication to his craft, he did become one. Kalidas's talent was such that people began to take him seriously early on in his career, which made him unhappy because it meant he had to compete with himself. So he decided to leave home to avoid being overshadowed by his own writing. For several years, he wandered about India performing miraculous feats with his poetry until finally he came across an eminent scholar who invited him to stay with him and help him translate some ancient texts. During these months of research and learning, Kalidas wrote many poems but never returned to his village; instead he sent letters from various places including Rome where he had gone for the translations. When he finished the project, he traveled again seeking new experiences and ideas before finally settling down in a small town near Delhi where he lived out the rest of his life in peace and luxury helping other poets with their works. This is just a brief summary of Kalidas's life; for more information, see our detailed article on this topic.