Abstract

“Writings from the Margins” will be viewed in an objective way through Indian civilization and culture. The nature of the literary figure - writer, poet, fiction-writer, novelist, essay-writer, translator etc., - and their creations will be defined. The urge and compulsions for such restrictive selection of topics for literary creation will be delineated. The pros and cons of such limited horizon for creativity and patronage will be discussed. The writings by marginalized and about the marginalized will be differentiated and distinguished. The psychological, aesthetic and social reasons for such tendencies and the impact of such aspects on overall literary write-ups and readership will be critically analyzed. The necessity of writings by the marginalized about all issues and not confined to marginalization; will be highlighted and use of such creations for national integration and contribution to overall Indian and world literature will be emphasized. The Sanskrit expressions “naanrushihi kurute kaavyam”, “viswasreyas kaavyaparamaartham”, “rasaatmakam vaakyam kaavyam” and “ramaneeyaartha pratipaadaka sabdaha kaavyaha” will be explained and stressed in this regard. The social, philosophical, spiritual, rational and aesthetic tendencies and implications of restricted and liberal creativity will be stressed. The need for a comprehensive and cohesive view about literary creation will be shared.