Indian Literature

Essays

Parallels between Vamshavruksha and Tabbaliyu Neenade Magane

Parallels between Vamshavruksha and Tabbaliyu Neenade Magane

We detect several parallels between Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa's "Vamshavruksha" and "Tabbaliyu Neenade Magane," chief of which is the loss of cultural inheritance.

Themes in Tabbaliyu Neenade Magane

Themes in Tabbaliyu Neenade Magane

Using the cow as the central motif, Dr. Bhyrappa's Tabbaliyu Neenade Magane explores a complex array of themes in the novel

Tabbaliyu Neenaade Magane: A Detailed Exploration of Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa's Classic

Tabbaliyu Neenaade Magane: A Detailed Exploration of Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa's Classic

An in-depth literary analysis of Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa's Classic novel, "Tabbaliyu Neenaade Magane," published in 1968

S.L. Bhyrappa: End of an Era

S.L. Bhyrappa: End of an Era

A tribute to Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa, the titan of Indian literature who passed away recently

Ghar-Wapsi Celebrated in Contemporary Indian Literature

Ghar-Wapsi Celebrated in Contemporary Indian Literature

The primacy of Ghar-Wapsi has been celebrated in contemporary Indian literature most notably by Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa

Introducing D.V. Gundappa’s Literature for Non-Kannadigas

Introducing D.V. Gundappa’s Literature for Non-Kannadigas

D.V. Gundappa (DVG) was one of the accomplished litterateurs of India. This is the first episode of a new series that introduces his literary contributions.

Sri Rama: The True National Integrator

Sri Rama: The True National Integrator

As long as our emotions remain relevant to us, the Rāmāyaṇa will remain in currency. Sri Rama was truly the national integrator. He belonged to the Sūrya-vaṃśa and just as the world cannot exist without the Sun, it cannot exist without Rāma and the Rama-Tattva.

How to Understand the Wholesome Essence of the Ramayana

How to Understand the Wholesome Essence of the Ramayana

Srimad Ramayana is an immortal work of poetry imbued with great artistry. It is not a treatise on history, geography, anthropology, flora and fauna although these elements occur profusely in the epic. Neither the Rāmāyaṇa nor the Mahābhārata has claimed itself to be a treatise on biology, geography

The Transformation of Valmiki Births the Universal Epic Ramayana

The Transformation of Valmiki Births the Universal Epic Ramayana

According to the Puranas, Valmiki was a robber initially. He was enlightened by the Rishis after which he sat in meditation chanting the sacred name of Rama with such intensity that an anthill grew around his body. As he emerged out of the anthill or Valmīka, he came to be called Vālmīki. Having thu

Manthara and the Winter of Our Discontent

Manthara and the Winter of Our Discontent

A comparative analysis of the Manthara episode in the Ramayana with the famous opening soliloquy of Shakespeare's play Richard III

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