Volume II,Issue IV, March 2026
Volume-II, Issue-IV, March, 2026 |
Received: 19.03.2026 | Accepted: 21.03.2026 | ||
Published Online: 31.03.2026 | Page No: | ||
DOI: 10.69655/atmadeep.vol.2.issue.04W. | |||
কালিদাসের রচনায় নারী মনস্তত্ত্ব শিপ্রা পাল, গবেষক, সংস্কৃত বিভাগ, সিধো কানহু মুর্মু বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় পশ্চিমবঙ্গ, ভারত |
ABSTRACT | ||
Kalidasa is
universally regarded as one of the greatest poets and dramatists of Sanskrit
literature. His works represent the highest achievement of classical Sanskrit
poetry in terms of beauty, imagination, and philosophical depth. Because of his
extraordinary poetic genius, Kalidasa is often described as the “ever-luminous
star” in the vast sky of Sanskrit literary tradition. The exact period of
Kalidasa remains uncertain, but many scholars believe that he flourished during
the Gupta age, often called the golden age of Indian culture and literature.
His literary creations display an extraordinary command over language, refined
aesthetic sensibility, and deep understanding of human emotions and nature. Kalidasa’s major works include the
celebrated plays Abhijnanasakuntalam, Malavikagnimitram, and Vikramorvasiyam.
Among his poetic compositions, Raghuvamsa and Kumarasambhava are regarded as
magnificent mahakavyas, while Meghaduta and Ritusamhara are lyrical
masterpieces. These works demonstrate his unique ability to blend poetic
imagination with natural beauty and human sentiment. One of the most remarkable
features of Kalidasa’s poetry is his vivid description of nature. In his works,
nature is not merely a background but an active participant in human emotions.
His descriptions of seasons, landscapes, clouds, rivers, and mountains are
filled with sensitivity and artistic brilliance. Another significant aspect of
his poetry is the delicate portrayal of love, devotion, separation, and
longing, which makes his works deeply appealing to readers across ages.
Kalidasa also
shows a profound understanding of Indian culture, mythology, and philosophical
thought. His works harmoniously combine aesthetic beauty with moral and
spiritual ideals. The influence of Kalidasa extends far beyond India; his play
Abhijnanasakuntalam was translated into several European languages and greatly
admired by Western scholars and poets.
Thus, Kalidasa
stands as an immortal poet whose works continue to illuminate the literary
world with timeless beauty and universal human values. | ||
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