# Old Kannada is root of modern richness, scholar says 2026-08-07T18:35:54+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Eminent scholar Hampa Nagarajaiah said old Kannada is the root of modern Kannada's richness during a workshop at the University of Mysore on Tuesday. He urged teachers to explain classical poetry using traditional metres like Chandussu and Champakamala, and called for revived interest in the language. Vice-Chancellor N.K. Lokanath said the education system has become too exam-oriented, harming genuine interest in literature. He also noted that while palm-leaf manuscripts are being digitised, there is a shortage of scholars who can read and interpret them, and called it an injustice to Karnataka's heritage if the younger generation is not introduced to old Kannada. ## Coverage - thehindu.com Tags: heritage, Kannada, language, literature, University of Mysore, workshop Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/old-kannada-is-root-of-modern-richness-scholar-says/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/old-kannada-is-root-of-modern-richness-scholar-says/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.