Paper Title: Love, Memory, and Separation in Kalidasa’s Abhijnanasakuntalam
Author:
Dr. Sanchayita Manna¹
Assistant Professor, Department of English, Garhbeta College, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, India
DOI Link (Crossref) Prefix: https://doi.org/10.63431/AIJITR/3.IV.2026.139-144
AIJITR, Volume 3, Issue –IV, July - August, 2026, PP.139-144
Received on 21th July, 2026 & Accepted on 31st July, 2026,
Published: 25th August, 2026.
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Abstract:
Kalidasa’s Abhijnanasakuntalam is a timeless Sanskrit drama that explores love, memory, and separation as profound aspects of human experience. Through the relationship between Shakuntala and King Dushyanta, the play reveals the emotional strength of love and the pain caused by distance and forgetfulness. Kalidasa presents memory as a force that reconnects separated hearts and restores lost relationships. The curse of Sage Durvasa creates a conflict between love and remembrance, highlighting the fragility of human bonds. The eventual recognition of Shakuntala through the royal ring symbolizes the recovery of identity, affection, and truth. The drama combines romantic emotion with philosophical reflections on destiny, loyalty, and forgiveness. Kalidasa’s artistic portrayal of separation transforms personal suffering into a universal emotional journey. Abhijnanasakuntalam remains significant because it demonstrates how love survives trials through patience, memory, and devotion. The play beautifully captures the complexities of relationships and the enduring power of love across time.
Keywords:Love; Memory; Separation; Shakuntala; Kalidasa
DOI Link – https://doi.org/10.63431/AIJITR/3.IV.2026.139-144
Review By – Dr. Rajib Shinha, Dr. Chandan Mandal and Dr. Amit Adhikari
