Vedic culture has always emphasized the harmonious relation between man and the forces of nature. The importance of each season has been beautifully narrated by the great poet Kalidasa in Ritu Samharam, an epic (albeit short) poem written by him on the turning of the seasons. This medley or "Garland of Seasons" is divided into six main chapters, each vividly describing the seasons of India: Summer, Spring, Monsoons, Autumn, Frost and Winters.