Sri Aurobindo

Early Cultural Writings

(1890 — 1910)

Part Two. On Literature
The Poetry of Kalidasa

Appendix. Alternative and unused passages and fragments

1. [An early fragment]

Kalidasa does best in more complicated and grandiose metres where his majesty of sound and subtle power of harmony have most opportunity; his treatment of the Anustubh is massive and noble, but compares unfavourably with the inexhaustible flexibility of Valmekie and the nervous ease of Vyasa.

Earlier edition of this work: Archives and Research: A biannual journal.- Volume 2, No1 (1978, April)