Ecological Lamentation: An Analysis Through Scientific Literature Of Kannada, Focusing On The Works Of Dr. B.G.L. Swamy And Sri. Nagesh Hegde

Abstract

Public communication on scientific issues is a good way to fulfill the Indian Constitution's mandate of encouraging scientific temper among the populace. India is a country with a vast legacy of traditional knowledge. With their indigenous wisdom, the people of this country could understand life's intricacies and use it to develop the timeliest remedies. They approached the problems in many forms of life in an inventive way. The development of such a scientific temperament is a fundamental tenet of innovation and societal advancement. Promoting a culture of scientific inquiry and thought among the general public and young people with due consideration of traditional wisdom is essential. We can create a society that is more informed and logical by giving people the means to comprehend and value scientific ideas from ancient times to present. Following this, the Indian government acknowledged the revolutionary potential of scientific thought and made it a fundamental obligation by enshrining it in Part IV-A of the Constitution by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976. According to Article 51A(h) of the Constitution, it is every citizen's essential responsibility to cultivate humanism, scientific temper, and an attitude of inquiry and reform. This clause in the constitution highlights the value of scientific temper in the national character and its function in creating a peaceful, forward-thinking, and affluent society.

The literature with cultural characteristics of Indian society presents the Life science. The Kannada literature presents the potential of using local languages to communicate science. Currently, there are distinct regional dialects of this rich language, which are collectively referred to as Mysore-Kannada, Dharwad-Kannada, and Mangalore Kannada. Other dialectical subdivisions, such as Havyaka, Badaga, Nadava, Koosa, etc., which are regional dialects combined with other linguistic forms, exist within these primary divisions. The ancient, medieval and the modern Kannada literature have presented the way of life with such regional identity, the way of life lead by our ancestors and their connect with the nature. It is required to observe the literature with this perspective and extract the information from various illustrations. This study explores the intricate web of ecological themes woven in Scientific works of Kannada literature, concentrating on the writings of two distinguished authors, Sri. Nagesh Hegde and Dr. B.G.L. Swamy.