ನುಡಿಸಿರಿ :ದಿ ಹಿಂದೂ ಸುದ್ದಿ

MANGALORE: Steps should be taken to enrich Kannada language, which has recently been accorded the classical language status, said Channaveer Kanavi, poet, here on Friday.
He was speaking as the president of the three-day literary meet “Alva’s Nudisiri”, which began here.
Calling upon the language experts to contribute to make Kannada a rich language, he said many people had sacrificed their lives for it. The domination of Sanskrit was broken by the Vachanakaras of the 12th century. The rise of Buddhism and Jainism led to the emergence of the common man’s Kannada. The depth and scope of the “vachana movement” could be seen in the poets of different class and religion, the poet said. Stating that Sarvajna symbolised the strength and possibilities of Kannada mind, Mr. Kanavi said that another movement, the “tatva pada”, was led by Shishunala Shareef, Shankarananda and Mailara Basavalinga. This movement also showcased the depth of knowledge and reasoning of Kannada mind.
“Prior to Basava and the Vachana movement, Kannada was not much used for literary purpose” Mr. Kanavi said. The creative minds had been silenced by the then Sanskrit-dominant society. They found an outlet in the vachana movement to express themselves, Mr. Kanavi said.
This renaissance was enabled by the strength and courage of those poets. Kannada, as a culture, could not be understood by the geography of Karnataka or its population. The real strength and achievements of a language and a culture should be traced in the potential and prowess of a people over a period of time, Mr. Kanavi said.
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