A thought suggests, this urge to be modern, Is it really genuine or gimmick one, This vehement defiance of tradition, Is a sign of deliberate disobedience, I learn! There goes a saying, "One culture can adopt some good things from another culture, One culture may influence another culture, But no culture can replace another culture!" Thus, notwithstanding the need to be with the times, certain laws which exist, certain laid down principles shall never lose their essence, come what may.
As it is precisely in the roots, that the significance of any fruit lies.
NEED TO BE MODERN: The phenomenon of modernism is not news anymore as from time immemorial at various stages of any generation; some revolutionary phase has changed the blue print of various aspects.
As the wheels of time continue to move life's vehicle, the need to change and adopt modernism becomes inevitable and surely but slowly, each sector embraces changes in its functioning ways.
There is no denying the importance to incorporate changes wherever the trend demands, but there is one other kind of change, that's deliberately pushed, due to the following reasons a) It gives pleasure to be different b) Originality is preferred at the cost of sacrifice of meaning c) Following good works done in the past signals and makes feel an inferiority complex and ego is hurt.
STICKING TO THE TRADITION: While it is perfectly okay to be original and set new trends, one needs to understand that it is not an act of imitation or the feeling of "Me Too" when one sticks to certain basic laid down formats and principles.
Everyone is aware of the insertion of the avoidable "Thou Thee Thine" address by none other than the great Shakespeare.
It is believed that Shakespeare had so many forms of sonnets, that grammarians had a tough time classifying his sonnets.
The citation of this example may lead someone to believe that if Shakespeare had the right to be original and different, then why not we? But there is a cache here and that is that Shakespeare has gifted many literary masterpieces to the reader community through his unique style and has carved a name for himself.
His verse may be difficult to understand, but provided one tries and makes an attempt to go close to the beauty of words that was contained in his works, then he wouldn't go without being served by his outpourings.
WHAT'S DIFFICULT TO UNDERSTAND BECOMES MODERN: Far from this verse is the modern day or rather postmodern format of verse, which goes something like this "There, I know Is a log of wood, It stays always, Doesn't utter a word, Isn't there a speech in its silence?" This genre (claimed to be latest) starves as far as the power of expression is concerned and breeds ambiguity.
Claiming a profound meaning in verses full of ambiguity is not the way to serve through poetry.
There are some essentials for every format of words, which were clearly thoughtfully and foresightedly laid down by the stalwart wordsmith of yesteryears, which, if we follow, we don't become imitators, or any less original.
Originality can be displayed even by following the traditional outline and inner substance desired to be conveyed.
And if we ask ourselves, what else is the purpose of language than to express convey convince and persuade? Post modern poetry claims to be different, a break from the tradition, a new genre of poetry and so on and so forth, but no one can deny that what's difficult to understand and comprehend, will sooner or later be rejected by the market.
The influx of certain widely used words in the language is okay, but trying to toy with the origin of a particular art form, definitely conveys more of an urge to deliberately break free from tradition than to make a difference.
RESPECTING THE TRADITION: However hard and effort filled defence, the protagonists of the modernism syndrome may put up, it is a known fact that one cannot light a torch to see the sun.
Likewise, there is a sun like brightness, an origin of every existing genre, which better not be hampered, else an early death of such modern trend would become inevitable.
One may modify and one may edit, tailor-make or suit to today's needs, but violation of certain proven and acknowledged principles can only at best show the extent of foolishness and insecurity of a person.
"For they know not, That be it palace or hut, What one gets with closed eyes is sleep! For all that's penned is not poetry, Only that which emotes and stays in the heart is poetry!" DIFFERENT SCHOOLS OF THOUGHT: The difference in thought and opinions has always prevailed in all generations.
Like there are various theories presented by various scientists and psychiatrists.
However, while dealing with a subject like literature, certain things need dire attention.
For one, literature already has its origin embedded in the works of the primitive poets and literary artists.
There is a rich background that's owned by this field called literature.
And the hard work, creativity, play of words and original thoughts has shaped the writing world.
While prose may have various modifications as there is little that needs to be taken care of apart from grammar and local understanding, however specialized forms like limericks, poetry, sonnets, verse etc need certain guidelines which if followed, does a lot of good to the writer as well as the reader community.
Even in literature, a different approach is welcome, but only through the synchrony with some basic essentials.
MY PREFERENCE: I would prefer flipping through great works of the past by writers like John Keats, Jane Austen, Shakespeare, Rabindranath Tagore than to rack my brains tracing a single drop of understanding in this so called modern pool of writing.
What touches the heart becomes its favourite like the line, which says "A thing of beauty is a joy forever" Or "Some people create happiness wherever they go, and some, whenever they go" Or "Life was never simple, nor was philosophy; at least philosophy made life simpler" One more person whose work interests me is Helen Steiner Rice, who is a specialist when it comes to writing matters for greeting cards.
Simple, yet connecting to the heart.
It is possible that my preference follows from my level of understanding, but the fact can't be denied that "Meaning is discovered, not through defiance of tradition, But in accepting and living up to the tradition.
"
As it is precisely in the roots, that the significance of any fruit lies.
NEED TO BE MODERN: The phenomenon of modernism is not news anymore as from time immemorial at various stages of any generation; some revolutionary phase has changed the blue print of various aspects.
As the wheels of time continue to move life's vehicle, the need to change and adopt modernism becomes inevitable and surely but slowly, each sector embraces changes in its functioning ways.
There is no denying the importance to incorporate changes wherever the trend demands, but there is one other kind of change, that's deliberately pushed, due to the following reasons a) It gives pleasure to be different b) Originality is preferred at the cost of sacrifice of meaning c) Following good works done in the past signals and makes feel an inferiority complex and ego is hurt.
STICKING TO THE TRADITION: While it is perfectly okay to be original and set new trends, one needs to understand that it is not an act of imitation or the feeling of "Me Too" when one sticks to certain basic laid down formats and principles.
Everyone is aware of the insertion of the avoidable "Thou Thee Thine" address by none other than the great Shakespeare.
It is believed that Shakespeare had so many forms of sonnets, that grammarians had a tough time classifying his sonnets.
The citation of this example may lead someone to believe that if Shakespeare had the right to be original and different, then why not we? But there is a cache here and that is that Shakespeare has gifted many literary masterpieces to the reader community through his unique style and has carved a name for himself.
His verse may be difficult to understand, but provided one tries and makes an attempt to go close to the beauty of words that was contained in his works, then he wouldn't go without being served by his outpourings.
WHAT'S DIFFICULT TO UNDERSTAND BECOMES MODERN: Far from this verse is the modern day or rather postmodern format of verse, which goes something like this "There, I know Is a log of wood, It stays always, Doesn't utter a word, Isn't there a speech in its silence?" This genre (claimed to be latest) starves as far as the power of expression is concerned and breeds ambiguity.
Claiming a profound meaning in verses full of ambiguity is not the way to serve through poetry.
There are some essentials for every format of words, which were clearly thoughtfully and foresightedly laid down by the stalwart wordsmith of yesteryears, which, if we follow, we don't become imitators, or any less original.
Originality can be displayed even by following the traditional outline and inner substance desired to be conveyed.
And if we ask ourselves, what else is the purpose of language than to express convey convince and persuade? Post modern poetry claims to be different, a break from the tradition, a new genre of poetry and so on and so forth, but no one can deny that what's difficult to understand and comprehend, will sooner or later be rejected by the market.
The influx of certain widely used words in the language is okay, but trying to toy with the origin of a particular art form, definitely conveys more of an urge to deliberately break free from tradition than to make a difference.
RESPECTING THE TRADITION: However hard and effort filled defence, the protagonists of the modernism syndrome may put up, it is a known fact that one cannot light a torch to see the sun.
Likewise, there is a sun like brightness, an origin of every existing genre, which better not be hampered, else an early death of such modern trend would become inevitable.
One may modify and one may edit, tailor-make or suit to today's needs, but violation of certain proven and acknowledged principles can only at best show the extent of foolishness and insecurity of a person.
"For they know not, That be it palace or hut, What one gets with closed eyes is sleep! For all that's penned is not poetry, Only that which emotes and stays in the heart is poetry!" DIFFERENT SCHOOLS OF THOUGHT: The difference in thought and opinions has always prevailed in all generations.
Like there are various theories presented by various scientists and psychiatrists.
However, while dealing with a subject like literature, certain things need dire attention.
For one, literature already has its origin embedded in the works of the primitive poets and literary artists.
There is a rich background that's owned by this field called literature.
And the hard work, creativity, play of words and original thoughts has shaped the writing world.
While prose may have various modifications as there is little that needs to be taken care of apart from grammar and local understanding, however specialized forms like limericks, poetry, sonnets, verse etc need certain guidelines which if followed, does a lot of good to the writer as well as the reader community.
Even in literature, a different approach is welcome, but only through the synchrony with some basic essentials.
MY PREFERENCE: I would prefer flipping through great works of the past by writers like John Keats, Jane Austen, Shakespeare, Rabindranath Tagore than to rack my brains tracing a single drop of understanding in this so called modern pool of writing.
What touches the heart becomes its favourite like the line, which says "A thing of beauty is a joy forever" Or "Some people create happiness wherever they go, and some, whenever they go" Or "Life was never simple, nor was philosophy; at least philosophy made life simpler" One more person whose work interests me is Helen Steiner Rice, who is a specialist when it comes to writing matters for greeting cards.
Simple, yet connecting to the heart.
It is possible that my preference follows from my level of understanding, but the fact can't be denied that "Meaning is discovered, not through defiance of tradition, But in accepting and living up to the tradition.
"
SHARE
