Question

Elucidate the concept of ‘interliterariness’ with regard to literature of India. Comment on its relevance.

16 Jul 2025
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The concept of *interliterariness* emerges as a fundamental cornerstone in the field of comparative literature, particularly in the Indian context where linguistic, regional, and cultural multiplicity shape the nation’s literary identity. Coined and elaborated upon by scholars like Dionýz Ďurišin, interliterariness refers to the interaction and mutual influence between different national or regional literatures, leading to a supranational literary process. In the Indian literary landscape, with its constitutionally recognized 22 scheduled languages, thousands of dialects, and overlapping literary traditions, interliterariness is not just a theoretical construct but a lived cultural reality. The Indian subcontinent’s literary evolution has never followed a linear or monolingual trajectory. From ancient Sanskrit and Prakrit texts to medieval Persian influences and the development of regional vernaculars like Tamil, Bengali, Hindi, and Urdu, Indian literature reflects a multi-lingual, multi-traditional continuum. The notion of interliterariness, in this regard, recognizes the interdependent and dialogic nature of Indian literatures—where no literature has grown in isolation but has continuously interacted with others through translations, adaptations, shared themes, forms, and motifs. A primary example of interliterary exchange is the *Ramayana* and *Mahabharata* traditions. Originally composed in Sanskrit, these epics have been reinterpreted and rewritten in numerous Indian languages over centuries—such as Kamba Ramayanam in Tamil, Tulsidas's *Ramcharitmanas* in Awadhi, Ezhuthachan’s *Adhyatma Ramayanam* in Malayalam, and Krittivasi Ramayan in Bengali. These are not mere translations but re-creations adapted to the cultural, religious, and social contexts of their respective regions. Each version reflects a regional ethos while maintaining a pan-Indian literary thread. This phenomenon exemplifies interliterariness—where the core narrative transcends linguistic boundaries and gets absorbed into the literary consciousness of various communities. Another instance is the *Bhakti* movement that flourished _________ _____ ___ ______ ___ ___ _________ _____ ________.
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