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From Classical Sanskrit Poetry To Modern Indian English Verse

This paper examines the continuity of ancient Indian poetic traditions in modern Indian poetry written in English, highlighting techniques such as suggestion, metaphor, and emotional depth. It traces the evolution of these principles from classical poets to contemporary voices, demonstrating that Indian English poetry is an adaptation of India's rich literary heritage. The study emphasizes that core features of Indian poetry, including sound-meaning balance and nature imagery, persist despite the shift from Sanskrit to English.

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From Classical Sanskrit Poetry To Modern Indian English Verse

This paper examines the continuity of ancient Indian poetic traditions in modern Indian poetry written in English, highlighting techniques such as suggestion, metaphor, and emotional depth. It traces the evolution of these principles from classical poets to contemporary voices, demonstrating that Indian English poetry is an adaptation of India's rich literary heritage. The study emphasizes that core features of Indian poetry, including sound-meaning balance and nature imagery, persist despite the shift from Sanskrit to English.

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FROM CLASSICAL SANSKRIT POETRY TO MODERN INDIAN ENGLISH VERSE:

HOW INDIAN POETIC TRADITIONS CONTINUE

Abstract

This paper explores how ancient Indian poetic principles have been carried forward into modern
Indian poetry written in English. Classical Indian poetry, as explained in ancient texts like
Bharata's Natyashastra and Anandavardhana's Dhvanyaloka, emphasized important ideas such as
suggestion rather than direct statement, the use of beautiful metaphors, and creating emotional
depth in readers. This study examines how these traditional techniques appear in the work of
Indian poets who write in English, from early colonial poets like Henry Derozio and Toru Dutt to
modern poets like Nissim Ezekiel and A.K. Ramanujan, and contemporary voices like K.
Satchidanandan and Meena Kandasamy. The paper shows that even though the language has
changed from Sanskrit to English, many core features of Indian poetry remain present. These
include the careful balance between sound and meaning, the use of nature imagery connected to
Indian landscapes, and the blending of philosophical thought with sensory description. By
comparing poets across different time periods, this research demonstrates that Indian English
poetry is not a break from tradition but rather a natural growth and adaptation of India's rich
poetic heritage. The study reveals how ancient Indian aesthetic values continue to shape poetry
written in English today.

Keywords: Indian poetics, Sanskrit poetry, Indian English poetry, poetic tradition, literary
heritage
BIO:

AUTHOR: Muhammed Ameen KB

Muhammed Ameen KB is a Research Scholar at Pondicherry University. He is currently


pursuing his Bachelor's degree in Sociology (Second Year) and brings an interdisciplinary
perspective to his research. His academic interests lie at the intersection of literature and society,
exploring how literary texts reflect, critique, and shape social realities. With a sociological lens,
he examines the cultural and aesthetic dimensions of Indian writing in English, particularly
focusing on how literature engages with questions of identity, community, and social
transformation. His work seeks to bridge literary analysis with sociological inquiry, contributing
to a deeper understanding of the relationship between aesthetic expression and social
consciousness.

GMAIL:[email protected]

Phone no:7306806943

CO-AUTHOR: Ahsin Hassan

Ahsin Hassan is currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Sociology (Second Year) at


Pondicherry University. His academic interests focus on Indian societal studies and postcolonial
literature, examining how literary narratives engage with India's colonial past and contemporary
social structures. He is particularly drawn to exploring the ways in which postcolonial texts
interrogate issues of power, identity, and cultural hybridity. Through his interdisciplinary
approach, he seeks to understand how literature serves as both a reflection of and response to
India's complex social landscape, bringing sociological perspectives to bear on literary analysis
and contributing to critical conversations about nation, culture, and representation.

GMAIL:[email protected]

Phoneno: 8301945894

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