THE KEY ASPECTS OF NATURE, BEAUTY AND LIFE IN THE POEM ‘LOVELY IS YOUTH’-KALIDASA

Abstract

Abhijnanasakuntalam is a celebrated Sanskrit Drama. It tells
the story of King Dushyanta’s love for the maiden Sakuntala
whom he sees while on a hunting expedition. He marries her
by a ceremony of mutual consent but obliged by affairs of
state, Dushyanta returns to his palace, leaving her a royal ring
as a pledge. Soon a series of mishaps follow leaving Sakuntala
in grief but eventually Dushyanta and Sakuntala are reunited.
The poem is written in eloquent style mark poetic beauty and
describe the transience of youth and the swiftness of the
passage of time. Just like daylight comes and paves way for
darkness, the grandeur of youth shines and throbs with beauty,
hope and joy in our lives, but fades soon. King Dushyanta’s
mind is not at ease as he experiences a tumult of emotions
thinking about the beauty, Sakuntala. The courtiers feel pity
for the young man who looks unwell and remark on his busy
life as a king. They consider him a splendid king who leads a
life of toil. So, it is necessary to keep apart some time for
ourselves and enjoy each moment of the most beautiful phase
of our life(youth)for, it appears and fades like a meteor in the
sky. It is an aesthetic and stirring poem that celebrates the
serene beauty of life and nature, motivating the young minds
to introspect their lives.