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संस्कृत साहित्य में नूतन प्रयोग

By Jaiprakash Narayan Dwivedi

Vol. 191994-1995pp. 100-107Hindi

Summary

Entitled ‘New Experiments in Sanskrit Literature’, this Hindi essay surveys innovations undertaken by modern Sanskrit writers. The author notes that while Sanskrit has long been considered a classical language, in recent decades poets, playwrights and novelists have begun to adapt it to contemporary themes and forms. Examples include works that incorporate modern science, social issues and psychological exploration, as well as experiments with free verse, dialogue and narrative techniques. The essay discusses how these innovations respond to the changing socio‑cultural context of India and seeks to make Sanskrit literature accessible to younger generations. It also notes resistance from purists who view such departures as deviations from established norms. Ultimately, the author argues that the vitality of Sanskrit depends on its ability to assimilate new subjects and stylistic devices while preserving its grammatical discipline.

Conclusion

The survey concludes that creative experimentation is essential for the survival of Sanskrit as a living literary medium. By embracing modern themes and forms, writers can keep the language relevant without sacrificing its elegance. The article encourages educational institutions to support such experimentation and reminds readers that Sanskrit’s historical adaptability makes it well suited to new genres and audiences.

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Vol. 19
1-20Origin and Development of Theatre in Ancient IndiaRadhavallabh Tripathi21-23Reconsideration of Sri Śaṅkuka’s Views on Rasa‑NispattiTapasvi Shambhuchandra Nandi24-42Visvanātha’s Kavyaprakāśadarpana and SahityadarpaṇaJagruti S. Pandya43-47On MIA *lagg* Used as a ‘Vector’ VerbHarivallabh Chunilal Bhayani48-49A Puzzle for the Scholars of Buddhist HistoryNagin J Shah50-62Some Common Elements in Brahmanism and BuddhismRatilal N. Mehta63-65The Jain Concept of Śramaṇa in the Aupapātika SūtraCh. Lalitha66-73Karma and Freewill: A Comparative Study of Hinduism, Buddhism and JainismArvind Sharma74-79Recent Research in the History of GujaratHariprasad G. Shastri80-85Management of Temples at Nāḍol during the Caūhān PeriodRam Vallabh Somani86-90Continuity of Tradition in Medieval Sculpture and Painting in Western IndiaShridhar Andhare91-99मन्त्रार्थवर्तन में यास्क एवं वेदकृतादिभाष्यकारों का वैचित्र्यBharti Satyapal Bhagat100-107संस्कृत साहित्य में नूतन प्रयोगJaiprakash Narayan DwivediCurrent article108-111भरतपुर क्षेत्रीय चित्रित स्थल एवं चित्रण विषयTanuja Singh112-122‘त्रिवेन्द्रम्‑रूपक’ मां सन्स्कारुपनो विशेष विनियोगVasantkumar M. Bhatt123-125ક多少ક प्रतीरूप अभिलेखो (Gujarati title approximated)Lakshmanbhai Bhojak126-128चौलक्य भीमदेव … तामपत्र (वि सं १२६३)Narayan M. Kansara129-133अनुवादवृत्तिरस्मिः: प्रामाण्याप्रामाण्यम्Lalita Chakraborty134-154The Tarka‑Bhāṣā‑Vārtika of ŚubhāvijayaNarayan M. Kansara155-175ReviewsNarayan M. Kansara176-178ObituariesJitendra B. Shah, Shridhar Andhare

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