http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/-Caste-system-has-affected-Dalit-literature/articleshow/7006669.cms
'Caste system has affected Dalit literature'
B K Mishra, TNN, Nov 29, 2010, 01.49am IST
PATNA: Eminent Dalit writers drawn from different parts of the country
stressed on the need of broadening the canvas of Dalit literature for
ending the prevalent caste system and ensuring equitable growth of the
Indian society.
Addressing the inaugural function of a two-day national seminar on
Dalit Literature organized jointly by the Sahitya Academy, New Delhi,
and Hindi department of Patna University (PU) at the geology
auditorium here on Sunday, they observed that the end of caste system
is essential not only for an all-round development of our country, but
also for the growth of Dalit literature. PU vice-chancellor Shyam Lal
presided.
Renowned Dalit writer Laxman Gaikwad of Maharashtra, in his inaugural
address, said that even though the attitude of the people towards
Dalits had changed considerably in recent times, a lot still remains
to be done. Nomadic tribes are still being treated as second grade
citizens and they are yet to become a part of the national mainstream.
He regretted that the Dalit literature has remained so far ignored and
neglected. It must be duly recognised by the society and Dalit writers
should also be also encouraged and rewarded for their writing, Gaikwad
said.
Head of JNU's school of foreign languages Tulsi Ram, in his keynote
address, described the Dalit literature as the greatest ideological
literature and said that Dalit writing has been continuing right from
ancient to modern times. Referring to the aesthetical problems in
Dalit literature, he said that even in ancient times Dalits used to
enact plays based on social themes. He elaborated Buddha's philosophy
against caste system and said that the first revolution against caste
system was launched on the land of Bihar.
Vishwanath Prasad Tiwari of the Academy, in his introductory speech,
said that the Dalit literature was born from the womb of caste system.
He pointed out that when Patna's Heera Dom's poem was published in
Saraswati in 1914, it marked the initiation of modern Dalit
literature. He, however, expressed his surprise over the fact that no
powerful Dalit movement could be launched in north India.
Academy deputy secretary Brajendra Tripathi, in his welcome address,
said that the Academy at present recognizes only 24 Indian languages.
He pleaded that some more languages should be recognized by the
Academy.
Patna College Hindi teacher Tarun Kumar conducted the programme while
PU Hindi department head Balram Tiwari proposed the vote of thanks.
Prominent among those who are participating in the deliberations of
the seminar include Sharan Kumar Limbale, Dwark Bharti, Harish
Mangalam, Ramanika Gupta, Jaiprakash Kardam, Suraj Paliwal,
Ramashankar Arya, Surendra Snigdh and Bhrigu Nandan Tripathi.
INFORMATION OVERLOAD?
Get all ZESTCaste mails sent out in a span of 24 hours in a single mail. Subscribe to the daily digest version by sending a blank mail to ZESTMedia-digest@yahoogroups.com, OR, if you have a Yahoo! Id, change your settings at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ZESTMedia/join/
PARTICIPATE:-
On this list you can share caste news, discuss caste issues and network with like-minded anti-caste people from across India and the world. Just write to zestcaste@yahoogroups.com
TELL FRIENDS TO SIGN UP:-
If you got this mail as a forward, subscribe to ZESTCaste by sending a blank mail to ZESTCaste-subscribe@yahoogroups.com OR, if you have a Yahoo! ID, by visiting http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ZESTCaste/join/
Also have a look at our sister list, ZESTMedia: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ZESTMedia/
No comments:
Post a Comment