The Art of Ecological Perspective in Sanskrit Literature

Abstract

  The art of Ecological thoughts in literature means is the study of the relation between literature and the physical environment which necessitates looking at Sanskrit literary studies through a green lens. While Sanskrit literature has always engaged with nature and the environment from a creative and aesthetic approach. Ecological study demands a close critical look at nature and the environment. These are there in a plenty form in Vedic Sanskrit as well as modern Sanskrit literature. Eco- criticism through literature can provide a new perspective on environmental issues. Sanskrit literature has made enormous contributions in representing the world, analyzing its various changes and projecting perspectives in various forms in order to entertain and enlighten the global masses.

Keyword: Sanskrit, Vedic , Literature, Ecological, Kalidas, Abhigyān Ṣākuntalaṃ etc.