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April 1, 20260 citationsOpen Access

Raja Rao's Philosophical Introspections

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SGSachin Kumar Gupta

Key Points

  • The study aims to explore the spiritual and philosophical themes present in Raja Rao's novels and how they distinguish him from other Indian writers.
  • Analyze the themes in Raja Rao's novels.
  • Compare Rao's work with those of Mulk Raj Anand and R.K. Narayan.
  • Examine the influence of Advaita Vedanta on Rao's storytelling.
  • Rao's narratives primarily focus on deep philosophical questions rather than social issues.
  • His belief in non-dualism significantly shapes character development and story arcs.
  • The analysis reveals valuable connections between spirituality and literary expression in Rao's work.

Abstract

This study explores the spiritual and philosophical themes in Raja Rao's novels, focusing on how his work differs from other Indian writers like Mulk Raj Anand and R.K. Narayan. It examines how Rao's belief in Advaita Vedanta (non-dualism) shapes his stories and characters, who often seek spiritual truth. Unlike Anand and Narayan, who focus on social issues, Rao's work is deeply philosophical, blending Indian spirituality with literary art. The analysis shows Rao's unique approach offers valuable insights into the connection between spirituality and literature.

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Sachin Kumar Gupta (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ccb69d16edfba7beb88467https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19328620
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