Cultural Navigation: Literature's Role in Guiding Today's Youth

In the vast tapestry of human expression, literature emerges as a potent catalyst for transformation. With an expansive array of works covering diverse topics, it serves as a repository of wisdom, teeming with examples, stories, and the collective experiences of writers and the masses. Its pages unfold life lessons, offering profound insights into the human condition.

Within this literary landscape, poetry stands out as a powerful tool, providing a nuanced outlet for emotions and an avenue for self-expression. Amidst the digital age's easy access to the internet and the allure of a fabricated world in reels and videos, today's youth grapples with distraction.

Yet, in the midst of this virtual labyrinth, the youth bears a weighty responsibility: to carry forward their culture and tradition. Paradoxically, there exists a reluctance, a shame in embracing these roots. Many are unaware that the abandonment of tradition imperils their very essence and identity.

As the clash between the virtual and the cultural unfolds, literature remains a timeless guide, reminding the youth of the profound significance of their roots and the urgency to preserve their heritage for a sustainable existence.

Monika Bedi 

HOD, English