This definitive edition of Kalidasa's Abhijnana Sakuntalam comes enriched with Dr. Gangasagar Rai's insightful "Ganga" commentary in both Sanskrit and Hindi. The play, centered on the hero दुष्यन्त (Dushyanta), the king of Hastinapur, and the heroine शकुन्तला (Shakuntala), explores themes of love, loss, and recognition. As a foundational work, it holds a special place in the canon of Sanskrit Sahitya for its poetic beauty and dramatic structure. This publication is designed to provide readers with a deep and accessible understanding of the celebrated drama.