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FEBRUARY - AUGUST 2003 MYTHS AND MODERN INDIAN LITERATURE THE POPULARITY OF THE PAURANIKA The treatment of mythological theme’s in modern Indian languages is both a continuation of earlier traditions as well as a new and capacious feature that emerged in the 19 th century. The critical vocabulary distinguishes a Pauranika from an aitihasika (historian). The ancient writers make no such distinction. Contrary to the popular perception that there has been a steady decline in the mythological literature with the rise of modernity and apotheosization of history and science as the body of true knowledge, mythological literature in India had never been wanting in votaries. Whether it is Sanskrit or Nepali, Oriya, or Tamil, Telugu or Assamse, Marathi or Sindhi, mythological writings had always enjoyed an important position in the growth of their literature. Mythological writings undoubtedly form a part of the residual traditions in certain languages, but they also emerged as dominant streams in those which were under a strong Western influence and where the writers were critical of the traditional themes and forms. Sanskrit represents the residual tradition rather than bold innovations in literary activities. Rukmini Haranam, Pandava Vijayam, Hariscandra Carit, Rati Vijayam, Samudra manthana, Nala Damayanti, Prahlad are the popular themes on which Sanskrit works were written. Ekalavya Guru dakshina was another work. BY SISIR KUMAR DAS A continuing scholarly tradition that refused to take cognizance of the changing world and of new poetic sensibility, had its admirers, and they continued to thrive. Such works existed in several others languages irrespective of their relative richness, and claimed modernity-Bengali, Tamil, Marathi, Nepali, Oriya etc. The mythological themes used and value systems they propagated make the literature fall in some sub- groups. Marathi, Nepali, and Manipuri were exposed to western literary traditions little later than other languages. These languages had a strong traditional component in their letters, compositions and they passed through a stage dominated by strong motivations to preserve the rich indigenous literary heritage. One finds a rich crop of mythological works in these languages. The themes like Sita Swayamvara, Sita Banabas, (all in Manipuri). Abhimanyu, Lavakusa, Mahabharata themes etc. were glorified anew. Translations of Mahabharata were taken afresh by scholars. All India characters such as Sakuntala, Savitri, Damayanti, and Harischandra were celebrated by Nepali and Manipuri writers. In certain languages it was the Sita theme. In some it was Savitri. No Bengal writer of merit showed interest in such themes. The all India character of the myths however is not questioned by the absence of the response of writers of a particular language. It is a question of
VIVEKANANDA KENDRA PATRIKA distribution of the themes in different languages, which is variable with factors, such as religious characters of the audience, the dominating literary ideals and the contemporary socio-political conditions. Konkani and Dogri were not very productive because of adverse social conditions. Sindhi created a space for mythology within its Sufistic as well as Vedantic ambience. (From A History of Indian Literature III Sahitya Akadami New Delhi-1 --1991) THE MOST POPULAR THEMES IN INDIAN LITERATURE IN THE LAST 200 YEARS 1. Draupadis’ story, her swayamvara, the insult she faced. 2. Harischandra in Hindi, Gujarati, Assamese, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Sindhi. 3. Kichaka Vadha – Kannada, Mayalayam, Marathi, Oriya, Sanskrit and Tamil 4. Nala Damayanti Story 5. Prahlada Story 6. Sita Story (From A History of Indian Literature Vol III Sisir Kumar Das – Sahitya Akademi-New Dehi 1 – 1991)
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SYNOPSIS FEBRUARY - JULY 2003 VIVEK
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Invocation Invocation 11 FEBRUARY -
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17. Understanding the Common Thread
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RAMAYANA IN KASHMIRI LITERATURE AND
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legend”. Tagore was, however, rig
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Khmer life, played at feasts, figur
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THE RAMAYANA: ITS CHARACTER, GENESI
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VIVEKANANDA KENDRA PATRIKA The Rama
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glory of gods is due to that Eterna
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‘FROM GANDHIJI TO GONDS EVERYONE
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BOX ITEM TAGORE ON THE RAMAYANA 7 F
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The epics, aptly described by Jawah
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AN ORISSA FOLK TALE T.B.NAIK Orissa
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Vyasa and Vidura The Mahabharata is
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SRI AUROBINDO ON RELIGION FOR THE C
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RAMAYANA IN THE ARTS OF ASIA KAPILA
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10. Pre-Valmiki references are foun
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19. The Ramayana theme is found in
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MINOR SCIENCES, PRACTICES AND TOPIC
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