Religion Interpretations as the Standpoint of the Language of R. K. Narayan’s Works

  • Unique Paper ID: 183427
  • PageNo: 1831-1835
  • Abstract:
  • Indian literature has been influenced by religion. In India, Indian English literature flowered in the nineteenth century with prominent writings of R.K. Narayan, Raja Rao, Mulk Raj Anand, Rabindranath Tagore, Toru Dutt, Sarojini Naidu, etc. Indian English writers fabricated plenty of constructive and unforgettable materials by borrowing writing content from day to day life of people. These writers loved to quote their resemblance to work from ancient epics and their everlasting fascinating concepts. Works of R.K. Narayan played a critical role in shaping up the appearance of religion in Indian roots. William Walsh, in his essay “Sweet Mangoes and Malt Vinegar," in A Human Idiom, appreciated R.K. Narayan for spiritual maturity and his capability to merge ethical study with a gentle satirical comedy. R.K. Narayan’s works gave a description of Indian culture, traditions, strength, astronomy, religious beliefs, social hierarchies, family system, clash between Indian traditions and cultures of overseas, different mindsets of different age groups, etc., although with a touch of light comedy. The works of R.K. Narayan helped the outlanders to comprehend the vivacious ethnicity, moreover religion of India in its extensive outward appearance. The pictorial narrative way of R.K. Narayan presented the Indian religion and culture in a unique, authentic style. This paper discovers how the works of R.K. Narayan assist out comprehend the touch of Indian beliefs, impacts, and contradictions with several examples from his works.

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@article{183427,
        author = {Neha and Dr. Saurabh Kumar},
        title = {Religion Interpretations as the Standpoint of the Language of R. K. Narayan’s Works},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {3},
        pages = {1831-1835},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=183427},
        abstract = {Indian literature has been influenced by religion. In India, Indian English literature flowered in the nineteenth century with prominent writings of R.K. Narayan, Raja Rao, Mulk Raj Anand, Rabindranath Tagore, Toru Dutt, Sarojini Naidu, etc. Indian English writers fabricated plenty of constructive and unforgettable materials by borrowing writing content from day to day life of people. These writers loved to quote their resemblance to work from ancient epics and their everlasting fascinating concepts. Works of R.K. Narayan played a critical role in shaping up the appearance of religion in Indian roots. William Walsh, in his essay “Sweet Mangoes and Malt Vinegar," in A Human Idiom, appreciated R.K. Narayan for spiritual maturity and his capability to merge ethical study with a gentle satirical comedy. R.K. Narayan’s works gave a description of Indian culture, traditions, strength, astronomy, religious beliefs, social hierarchies, family system, clash between Indian traditions and cultures of overseas, different mindsets of different age groups, etc., although with a touch of light comedy. The works of R.K. Narayan helped the outlanders to comprehend the vivacious ethnicity, moreover religion of India in its extensive outward appearance. The pictorial narrative way of R.K. Narayan presented the Indian religion and culture in a unique, authentic style. This paper discovers how the works of R.K. Narayan assist out comprehend the touch of Indian beliefs, impacts, and contradictions with several examples from his works.},
        keywords = {Indian culture, Culture, Traditions, social hierarchies, conflicts},
        month = {August},
        }

Cite This Article

Neha, , & Kumar, D. S. (2025). Religion Interpretations as the Standpoint of the Language of R. K. Narayan’s Works. International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology (IJIRT), 12(3), 1831–1835.

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