Literature and Society: A Symbiotic Relationship

 A group of people cannot be called a society in the same way that a collection of vegetables or grains can be called a heap. A society is a small or large group of individuals connected on an emotional level, sharing joys, sorrows, festivals, cultural programs, customs, traditions, and policies. Their gains and losses are also intertwined. Among many notable achievements in advanced traditions, intellectual progress, emotional intelligence, science, and art, literature is considered the most significant. This is because a writer, as an emotionally sensitive member of society, captures and reflects whatever happens in life and society, whether big or small, good or bad.

While ordinary people may forget significant events, poets and writers internalize and express these experiences through various literary forms such as poems, stories, dramas, and novels. This process influences the relationship between literature and society, illustrating that the origin of literature is rooted in life and society. Both life and society are inherently dynamic and evolving, similar to how rivers like the Yamuna and Ganga originate and flow, occasionally carrying debris that eventually settles and cleanses itself.

Writers and literature play a similar role by striving to eliminate societal evils and malpractices, ensuring the continuous progress and development of society. If these efforts are not made, societal evils can cause decay from within. Hence, a conscious and active writer works to bring societal issues to light, adopting a realistic approach to eradicate these problems. For this reason, writers are regarded as leaders of society, creating literature that reflects the conditions and circumstances of their time. This becomes evident when we examine historical works.

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