Volume V Special Issue I January 2025

Name of Author : J Padmalatha

Title of the paper : Meghadutha The Theme Blends Despair, Loneliness, Similes, Metaphors, and Vivid Nature Imagery Skillfully

Abstract: This paper aims is to exploring the issue of lovers loneliness, despair, and disillusionment in the poem Meghaduta written by Kalidasa. He authored three plays, Abhijnanashakuntalam, Vikramorvashi, and Malavikagnimitram, as well as three poems, including one lyric poem Meghadutamand two epic poems, Raghuvamsha and Kumarasambhava. A system of common moral and ethical norms toward nature can be inferred from Kalidasas works, which reflect the sociocultural structure of ancient India. In Kalidasas poetry, nature is revered with a deep spiritual fervor.To him, Nature speaks of heavenly harmony, divine balance, and divine symphony.

Keywords : Loneliness, Despair, elephant, cloud message, lotus Plant in winter, Priyangu, Hibiscus.

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Page Number : 91-94