Meghaduta
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“The palace of the satrap serves not only as a residence, but also as the center of Radz-at-Han's government. Meaning "cloud messenger” in the old Arkasodara tongue, Meghaduta was built at the summit of a rocky megalith, its great doors admitting an endless stream of servants, petitioners, and official visitors.
— Encyclopædia Eorzea Volume III, p. 139
Meghaduta is a landmark in Dharma, Radz-at-Han. It is the home of the satrap, and Radz-at-Han's government.
Additional Information
- See also: Fishing Log: Meghaduta
Trivia
- Meghadūta translates to Cloud Messenger in Sanskrit, which is the same as the old Arkasodara translation.[1][2]
- Meghadūta is a lyric poem written by the famous Sanskrit poet, Kālidāsa. The poem tells the story of a benevolent nature spirit that has been banished to an isolated mountain top, and asks a cloud to deliver a loving message to his wife.[1][3][4]
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Wikipedia: Meghadūta
- ↑ Encyclopædia Eorzea Volume III, p. 139
- ↑ Britannica: Meghaduta
- ↑ Cultural Samvaad: Meghadūta by Kālidāsa – An Introduction