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S. Radhakrishnan’s Views on Materialism
Get PDFThis paper argues that while analysing the philosophy of Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, it is necessary to undermine the dichotomy of materialism and spiritualism to comprehend the Indian philosophy. Thus, the study places concepts expressed by Radhakrishnan into historical and cultural context discussing his critique of conservatism and liberalism, the need to integrate spirit and matter, and finally, recognizing the Indian materialist tradition. Another part of the paper enlightens the views of reformers, which were Raja Rammohun Roy, Swami Vivekananda, and Gautama Buddha was shown in the light of Radhakrishnan’s views. It also demonstrates the relevance of materialism as a subject matter in Indian philosophical orientation in relation to society and morality of the current century
Rebel with a Cause: Realism and Resistance in Deepa Mehta’s Cinematic World
Get PDFThe filmography of Deepa Mehta stands out as a unique niche in the discourse of Indian and world cinema. Her work as a diasporic auteur cuts across the sidelines of nation, gender and identity and critiques the orthodox of patriarchy and culture at the same time. The paper questions the main movies of Mehta, Fire (1996), Earth (1998) and Water (2005) to shed some light on how she balances insurgency with realism. It suggests that Mehta realism is not only a formal aesthetic tool but rather a tool that is political in essence an act of resistance against the silence, censorship and ingrained hierarchies. The paper, therefore, arrives at a conclusion that the films of Mehta are a revision of the concept of realism as rebellion, which gives voice to the oppressed and discloses the gaps in the traditional understanding of Indian modernity
Sampath’s Whims and Kulfi’s Fancies: A Dance of Magic Realism and Irony in Kiran Desai’s ‘Orchard’
Get PDFThis research paper examines the absurdity and unseen desires in Kiran Desai\u27s Hullabaloo in the Guava Orchard. It also examines how the narrative explores issues of repressed urges, cultural conventions, and identity difficulties. In addition to other humorous characters and stories, particular emphasis is given to Sampath\u27s inadvertent escape from the problems of daily life and his mother Kulfi\u27s strange, almost obsessive desire for food and spices. Desai employs a blend of magical realism and humour to highlight the eccentricity of human conduct setting the plot in a rural Indian environment. This paper will examine how Desai skilfully combines these aspects with comedy, innocence, mysticism, irony, and humour
Ecocriticism and Animal Studies: The Position of Fauna in Environmental Narrations
Get PDFThis paper will closely consider the point of intersection between ecocriticism and animal studies in relation to the representation and function of fauna within environmental narratives. We throw light on the theories that have been proposed in this direction, together with the discussion of various works of literature. We consider how portrayals of animals in literature shape our knowledge about environmental problems and inform our relationship with the natural world. The research underlines the importance of the incorporation of animal standpoints in ecocritical examination and debates in view of consequences for ecological awareness and nature preservation
Shades of Social Life in the Poetry of O. P. Bhatnagar
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Poetry of Bhatnagar is unlike the common run and it is surely not a kind of after dinner amusement. It is not a soft and pleasant hobby. Bhatnagar never writes poetry that seems out of touch with men’s lives and real interests. He tells Prof. S. B. Srivastava in an interview, “Poetry can become significant when it reflects and contains responses to specific human situations”. He also feels that poetry and life are essentially one. Both have to be lived and both have to be perpetually corrected and reformed. He remarks, “For me there is no difference between life and poetry”. His poetry is integrated to social structure and he wants to prepare people for the most sweeping changes. It is his concentrated aspiration to portray the struggle of humanity. So, we should value work to avoid a waste of life. Like the gentle dew that falls unseen and unheard and yet brings into blossoms, the fairest of roses is the contribution of Bhatnagar’s poetry in the field of Indo-Anglian poetry. Silent, unperceived, yet potent in its effect, it is revolutionizing thought. Those who keep their eyes open and those who understand the working in mind will find immense change that may occur in the society of India by never ceasing the permeation of Bhatnagar’s message, left in the pages of his poetry
Climate Change and the Animal Kingdom: Responses to A Warming World
Get PDFThe paper examines the impact of climate change on animalization. In analyzing various texts it reveals as a theme; the concern of climate change and its effects on animals and their eco systems. Drawing from this review of key literature, the paper demonstrates that a shift in narrative focalisation -from an anthropocentric point of focalisation to an ecologically centred one- is evident, highlighting how literature offers a way toward enabling and enacting more imaginative ecological engagement
Nar Deo Sharma\u27s Contribution to Post-Independence Indian English Poetry
Get PDFThe poetry of Nar Deo Sharma is deep-felt and heart-stirring; it is thought-provoking, delightful, and full of dignity, frankness, charm, and pathos. It also carries some universal and wonderful message to everyone in the society. Each of his poems is a pure gem, sprinkling light in a reader\u27s heart. He has attained a singular success and a permanent place in the firmament of English poetry. He is applauded warmly not only in India but also beyond the frontiers of this nation. His simple and direct poetry casts a brilliant spell and mesmerism on the readers and appeals through and through. The world is hag-ridden with crime, injustice, lies, agony, pain, and exploitation. There is no harmony in man\u27s thoughts and deeds, and they lack self-knowledge and enlightenment. Sharma has looked at life\u27s drama mutely and oozed out his resentment in the form of verse. His poetry is more important than other poets because he pens poems with a motive to reform his nation and the world. He has a heart brimming with the pain of humanity and a mind charged with the thought of reform
Love in the Poetry of I. H. Rizvi
Get PDFLove is the most powerful weapon of Dr. I. H. Rizvi by which alone he can overcome all the obstacles of ignorance. It is the only alchemy to fight the evil tendencies of the current time. According to him ‘Love in speech is truth, in action is righteousness in thought is peace and in understanding is non-violence.’ It is a celestial amalgam of sweetness, effulgence and wisdom. Love has no reward but love. Rizvi’s love flows not only towards man but towards animals also. The poem ‘Indifference’ is a picture of butcher’s shop where animals are butchered mercilessly. In this poem, Rizvi gives a picturesque description of butcher’s shop and killing of the animal. Dr. Bijay Kant Dubey appreciates his poetry which is brim-full with feeling of love, “I.H. Rizvi is a very wonderful romantic poet in the realm of contemporary Indian English love poetry, who has contributed lots of good poems.
Melody of Wounds: Revealing The Wounds on Civilization
Get PDFNar Deo Sharma, the poet translator and critic of par-excellence is distinguished for scaling the literary work from the stand-point of linguistic and stylistic analysis. Melody of Wounds is the maiden collection of poet Nar Deo Sharma in which he has attempted hard to reveal the evils prevalent in the society i.e. corruption, greed, altruism, hypocrisy, spiritless ness, injustice, moral turpitude, hollowness of rituals, and debasing of human values. Nar Deo Sharma has tried to take out the wounds on the civilization which had been so ancient and glorious. The collection may be termed as the preventing agency of ills and chaos waving in atmosphere. He has used his sharp intellect to explore these wounds. Yet the word ‘Melody’ in the title of the book appears to make us feel that the poet is still hopeful to win the battle against these prevalent ills of the society
Image of Indian Woman In Woman\u27s Poetry
No full textThe voices of the women are reverberating in the for a long time and throughout history, but only in songs sung to highlight spiritual yearning or in lyrics and passionate love songs. For a long time, Indian women had been engulfed in the whirlpool of pain and suffering that was orthodox society. Despite the fact that much has been done to alleviate their plight since the time of William Bentick to curb the evil practises against women, and that social reformer like Raja Ram Mohan Roy advocated for widow remarriages and the restoration of her rights. However, the pace of reformation remains slow. Women\u27s voices have yet to be heard, despite the fact that women in India have been fortunate enough to hold high and honourable positions of power. However, the fact remains that traditional bound society has yet to fully liberate Indian women. There are undeniable differences between male and female temperaments, and these differences are evident in everything that both sexes attempt. Aside from the necessary technical standards, what matters in art is the expression of the individual temperament. This paper attempts to map the image of Women in the poems written by the women