Hattiyangadi: The absolute roots of literature are embedded within our respective local lives and native languages, said former Vice-Chancellor Dr. B.A. Viveka Rai.
He was speaking at the session titled "Viveka Loka - How I started writing?".
What he said:
Be it a story, poem, article, or criticism, its roots invariably sprout from the experiences of one's own birthplace.
Whether it is a town or a village, if everyone begins to narrate stories in their respective local dialects, literature becomes much more alive.
When literature emerges in dialects like Coastal Kannada, Kundapra Kannada, or North Karnataka Kannada, it gains the distinct power to elevate local essence to a global level. Great literary figures like Kuvempu and Da. Ra. Bendre became globally acclaimed by writing in this exact manner.
During childhood, reading the stories of Panje Mangesh Rao, Chandamama magazine, and the legends of Koti-Chennaya enhanced the inclination toward reading.
This consistent habit of reading eventually became the primary inspiration for writing. Along with this, reading weekly magazines, monthly periodicals, and detective novels further fostered a deep passion for literature.
While pursuing an MA, a short study written about the Tulu language served as the inspiration to delve deeper into the study of Tulu folklore literature.
Later, serving as a Kannada professor in Germany helped in broadening these perspectives to a truly global level.
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