Theme of love in poetic drama Sakuntala of Kalidasa

DOI: 10.18173/2354-1067.2020-0048

Abstract

In Indian literature, Kalidasa always occupies the "monopoly position of the Lord of poetry" and the Sakuntala dramatic poem is an exemplary work of the court stage norm. In Sakuntala, poet Kalidasa focuses on praising pure and faithful love. He praises the pure soul and the aspirations of love, happiness of people in life and uses love to criticize the rigid and paranoid teachings of religion, as well as the strict laws of the caste system that stifle people's hearts. Kalidasa pushes the issue of caste down to secondary position, lets love become the main theme and makes the characters act and show their personality in relationships and highlight the victory of love