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Old Kannada is root of modern richness, scholar says
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
Old Kannada is often written off as too obscure for modern students. Yet scholars like Hampa Nagarajaiah argue it is accessible with regular reading. The real problem is not the language's difficulty but an exam-driven system that kills curiosity. University of Mysore's vice-chancellor admitted teachers and students are trapped in a marks race. If the Department of Kannada and Culture truly wants to revive old Kannada, it must ask: will the next workshop focus on training teachers, or just be another day of speeches?
Source: thehindu.com
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