Sakoontala; Or, the Lost Ring: An Indian Drama
1855
Sakoontala; Or, the Lost Ring: An Indian Drama
1855
Translated by Monier, Sir Monier-Williams
Sakoontala; Or, the Lost Ring is a Sanskrit drama by the renowned poet and playwright Kalidasa, first published in English in 1855. The play tells the story of King Dushyanta and Sakoontala, a hermitage girl, whose love is tested by a curse that leads to their separation and eventual reunion. Recognized as a masterpiece of Sanskrit literature, it was notably translated into English in 1789, influencing European literature and composers. The drama explores themes of love, fate, and the social customs of ancient India, offering a rich cultural context.
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“Ah, my wishes become hopes.””
— Kalidasa
“Misfortune finds the weak spot.””
— Kalidasa
“A thought is as vivid as an act, to a lover.””
— Kalidasa
“A bee may be born in a hole in a tree, but she likes the honey of the lotus.””
— Kalidasa
“Did the great Creator first draw her in a masterpiece, (9) And then touch life into his art? Or did he make her in his mind alone, Drawing on beauty’s every part? No”
— Kalidasa
“To be a king, is to be a disappointed man.””
— Kalidasa
“A good man never lets grief get the upper hand. The mountains are calm even in a tempest.””
— Kalidasa
“The mind of age is like a lamp Whose oil is running thin; One moment it is shining bright, Then darkness closes in.””
— Kalidasa
“Grief must be shared to be endured””
— Kalidasa
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