Shakuntal, but the consequences of the two materially differ. Now to follow the link, the critics have to go to the next stage of separation between Vikram and Urvashi of the IV Act, which is due to her change into the form of a creeper.
Then in both the plays, this disunion is ended by means of the sight of an ornament; in the case of Shakuntal, it is a ring which brings about the union, and it is the Sangam gem or the gem of union which brings the couple together in Vikramorvashi. After the acquisition of the signet ring, Dushyant also undergoes the pangs of separation, and Vikram has the prospect of separation on account of Ayus' visit terminating the period of stay of Urvashi with him.
Strangely enough, the poet is so close in his dramatic plan that the son of Vikram is as much reared in heavens by a sage viz. Chyavana as is the son of Dushyant brought up in the āshram of Mareecha. Both these children manifesf their Kshatria nature and the sages feel the necessity ot their being handed over to their parents. Both the heroes then nominate their sons of celestial birth as their heirsapparent and they lead the remainder of their life in close and happy union of their beloved heroines. Shall we say that all his plays are nothing but representations of Court intrigue or 'affaire-de-cœur' in the form of a poetic dialogue ?
The plan and inset of the plot in the two major Kalidasian plays thus are found agreeing closely much to the minor details, which will satisfy every curious critic in regard to the sterotyped uniformity of the style and dramatic art of the great poet Kalidasa and instigate the critics to further investigation.
SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE PLAY:- Vikramoryashi has all the charms of a full-fledged dramatic composition with a special feature that it has maintained to the minutest extent the unity of action and interest throughout the play. The sense of proportion has never been neglected by the post in this drama which has resulted in full poetic justice to the denoument of the play. Apart from that the play richly abounds in beautiful portrayal of the character of the heroine who is least jealous-nay-eminently regardful of the status of the married consort of the king, & character noble in itself. Moreover she is respectful towards the feeling of her subjects as well (Obs. "कदाचिदसूयिष्यन्ति प्रकृतयः आवाभ्यां
