FACETS OF LOVE: FROM MUNDANE TO PLATONIC IN THE POETRY OF ABHAY K

The paper makes an attempt to study different facets of love present in the poetry of Abhay k.: the poet's journey from mundane to platonic love. It will discuss love in depth with all its passions and as a kaleidoscope of joy and longing, producing a plethora of emotions of unrequited love leading to sorrow and heartbreak. The paper will deliberate on the stages of love from desire to union to separation to agony finally surrender to nature, leading to the union with the Divine.