A Study on Indian Mythology as Literature

Exploring the Influence of Hindu Mythology in Indian Literature

by Rambir .*,

- Published in Journal of Advances and Scholarly Researches in Allied Education, E-ISSN: 2230-7540

Volume 5, Issue No. 9, Jan 2013, Pages 0 - 0 (0)

Published by: Ignited Minds Journals

ABSTRACT

Novel as a genre might not inherently be an Indian innovation but as a form, it has favored Indian authors who have embraced it and adapted it skillfully to their creative intent. These native novelists have strengthened their function as an essential literary instrument with the aid of Hindu mythology. Whether belonging to the pre-independence era or to the post-independence period, the riches of this perpetual pool of a country with an ancient cultural historical heritage was extremely tempting for any poet. This paper aims to include a brief study in the work of Indian poets, including Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, Raja Rao and R K Narayan, of Hindu mythology as a literary method. It also aims at addressing the Hindu mythology as a credible source and influential instrument for the personal and political problem of these people. Guy, still returns to the past in pursuit of answers. Culture, theory and theory are perfect origins to both responses. To discover the absolute truth, man starts a trip to the place he abandoned years before. Authors also have an unusual connection with their works and their culture's myths and legends. The usage of Hindu myths is a literary practice of Indian English literature. Indian myths have a long tradition that addresses all sorts of societal, political and theological concerns. These magnificent stories give writers the space to place their thoughts in a great way.

KEYWORD

Indian mythology, literature, novel, Indian authors, Hindu mythology, pre-independence era, post-independence period, Indian poets, Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, Raja Rao, R K Narayan, literary method, credible source, influential instrument, personal and political problem, culture, theory, absolute truth, man, myths and legends, Indian English literature, societal concerns, political concerns, theological concerns, writers

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Corresponding Author Rambir*

Assistant Professor in English, Govt. College Mahendergarh, Haryana drdhyanibaba @gmail.com