Top 10 Kalidasa Quotes for Poetry Lovers

Saurav Pandey l August 12, 2025

“The memory of love is sweeter than love itself.”

Kalidasa suggests that nostalgia enhances love—sometimes, the longing for a cherished moment is more beautiful than the moment itself. (From Shakuntala)

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“The autumn comes, a maiden fair / In slenderness and grace.”

He personifies autumn as a graceful maiden, illustrating how nature mirrors human elegance. (From Ritusamhara)

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“A noble soul, even when surrounded by adversity, retains its fragrance like sandalwood.”

Just as sandalwood perfumes even the axe that cuts it, a virtuous person remains unbroken by hardships.

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“Wait for the season, as the mango tree waits for spring.”

True rewards come to those who patiently align with life’s natural rhythms, like a tree blooming in its destined time.

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“Knowledge is like a river—the deeper it is, the less noise it makes.”

The wise speak less; their depth flows silently, like a profound river.

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“Poetry is the echo of the beauty of the soul.”

Poetry isn’t mere words—it’s the resonance of inner divinity and emotions.

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“Yesterday is but a dream, tomorrow only a vision. But today, well lived, makes every yesterday a dream of happiness and every tomorrow a vision of hope.”

The past is memory, the future imagination—but a mindful present transforms both into joy and optimism.

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“Even a blade of grass, when offered with love, becomes divine.”

True devotion isn’t about grandeur; even the simplest offering, given sincerely, is sacred.

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“Contentment is the greatest treasure.”

Wealth lies not in possessions but in a heart free from greed.

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“Love is not just a feeling; it is the light that illuminates the world.”

Love transcends emotion—it’s a cosmic force that dispels darkness. (From Meghaduta)

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