Meena Yashpal, daughter-in-law of Yashpal; Prof Richa Nagar, granddaughter of Amritlal Nagar; and Chandra Shekhar Varma, grandson of Bhagwati Charan Verma — at the 5th Gomti Book Festival on Sunday
Lucknow: In an age when students and youngsters can watch 30-second reels or sit through nine-hour web series in one go, finding time to read books may seem increasingly difficult. Because it helps them understand how society has evolved and where many of our present-day realities come from, for youngsters, reading such literature is important. Because literature gives them the time and space to understand emotions that cannot always be expressed in a few seconds, “Youngsters should read books.
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This was discussed at the session “Sahityik Dharoharon Ke Vaaris” held at the 5th Gomti Book Festival at Lucknow University on Sunday. His works also make you question social values and think about the choices people make,” said Meena Yashpal. Prof Richa Nagar said Amritlal Nagar’s writings offer youngsters an opportunity to experience the language, culture and everyday life of an India that is rapidly changing. They should not allow the speed of digital content to replace the experience of reading and discovering a world through the written word,” said Chandrashekhar Verma.
Yet, literature remains one of the strongest ways to understand a society, its people, traditions and culture. The session brought together the descendants of three celebrated stalwarts of Hindi literature—Meena Yashpal, daughter-in-law of renowned writer Yashpal; Prof Richa Nagar, granddaughter of eminent novelist Amritlal Nagar; and Chandrashekhar Verma, grandson of celebrated writer Bhagwati Charan Verma. “Yashpal’s writings make you look at society closely. He wrote about the people around him, their struggles, relationships, aspirations and the changes taking place in society. His stories captured the character of communities, their traditions, humour, relationships and lived experiences with remarkable detail, allowing youngsters to understand the diversity that has shaped Indian life. Bhagwati Charan Verma’s writings remind us that human beings are complex and that relationships, choices and emotions often have many shades. In a world where everything is consumed quickly, books encourage us to pause, think and see life from another person’s perspective. The three speakers also shared anecdotes and memories associated with their respective literary legacies, offering the audience a glimpse into the personal worlds of the writers. Download the TOI App.