The Purpose by T.P. Kailasam

Indian Writing In English: The Purpose by T. P. Kailasam :

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Here is my answer on 'The purpose' by T. P. Kailasam task given by Vaidehi ma'am Haryani. Click here to read about this task.

About T.P. Kailasam: 

Born: 29 July 1884, Mysuru

Died: 1946, Bengaluru

Kailasam was born in a Tamil family in southern Karnataka, India. His father T Paramasiva served as Munsif in the Mysore State Service and went on to become Chief Justice of the Mysore High Court. His father's brother was a Madras High Court judge, Sir T.K. Sadasiva was a lyer.

 kailasam had a good education and was supported by the Maharaja of Mysore to study geology in London. Kailasam repeated several classes to excuse his investment in England. He spent six years in school there, attending theater whenever possible.

  Upon his return he joined the Government Geology Service. He became fascinated by government jobs and quit writing plays and leading a bohemian life. His father had failed in an ambitious plan to become the director general of the geology department, so they stopped talking to him.

About Play : The Purpose :

Kailasam has dealt with the caste conflict  of the society of his time.for this " purpose " he attepted to bring  into limelight marginalized character such  as Eklavya. This story based on Adiparva from the Mahabharata...The story moves around Eklavya and Arjuna and their  purpose  behind  learning  archery.

This play 'The purpose' based on Indian great epic Mahabharata's adiparva. But here kailasam's perspective different from great Ved vyas. Here kailasam speak about Eklavya's purpose and his perspective.

Question: (1). Compare and Contrast Arjun and Eklavya's Character.

The Purpose by T.P.Kailasam is based on the Mahabharata. But here the story of Kailasam is presented differently. Ekalavya is the protagonist of this play. The play from a singular point of view. He is given a voice here. Arjun is Kshatriya. It belongs to powerful high performers. He is an arrogant and arrogant prince. On the other hand, Ekalavya is a poor guy in the lower cast. He is the boy of Nishad. We can see that Arjun wants to be the greatest archer in the world and Ekalavya explains that he wants to learn archery to save the lives of innocent animals. The perspective is different. We can say that Arjun's motive behind learning archery is self-centered while the purpose of Ekalavya is Noble. In the Mahabharata, Arjun is the main character but here we can see that Ekalavya appeared as the main character.To save guru from social criticism Ekalavya gives his thumb as a gurudakshina. We feel pity for character of Ekalavya.

The similarity between the two characters is that both became the best archer in the world. However, the objective is the same, the purpose is different. Arjun has a personal purpose and Ekalavya aims to protect innocent animals. The play's purpose is "The Purpose," properly given by the playwright, with the center of the story.

Now let us talk about the contradiction or difference between these two characters Ekalavya and Arjuna; That both of these characters have their own aspects and different views about the purpose of learning archery. In his childhood, Ekalavya tells Arjun that Arjun cannot repair him and that he will continue archery as he does at that time. This shows that the only self-learner and fast learner are comparatively slow learners of various Arjuna. Ekalavya never loses his temper in the small matters, Various Arjuna is in a hurry.

Question: (2). What is Subaltern? Who do you think is the Subaltern in this play? Explain with examples.

'Subaltern' is originally a term for secondary officers in the military hierarchy that is widely used in Antonio Gramsci's work to refer to groups that are outside the structure of political representation. Subaltern was first used in the non-military sense by the Marxist Antonio Gramsci. It has also been asserted that the word Sabaltran is an indication of the work of the Italian Marxist Antonio Gransky that literally refers to any person or group or secondary position and station, whether because of race, class, gender, sexual orientation or religion.

We can say that the only thing in this play is a subtlerton because it belonged to a lower caste, it is marginalized to some other boy. Subaltern means the person whose voice is unheard and oppressed, and neglected. In this play, Eklavya is subaltern because his voice is suppressed and Dronacharya refused to teach him archery because he is Nishadha.

Question: (3). Write your views about Education system in India with reference to Past and Present time.

The child leaves the house and they stay with the guru in the gurukul. No fees were charged for education. Physical functions were the most important in that education system. The Guru has given works to all students in the Ashram and also in the forest. All the children acted on their own interest. But the most important thing is that we find out that the current and past education system is the caste system. In the past, Guru has given admission to the students who belong to the upper class in the Ashram. We too want a similar system in The Purpose. Arjun is a high caste woman. Therefore, Guru Dronacharya promised him to learn the best archery in the world. On the other hand, Ekalavya is a lower caste as a boy. Therefore, Guru Dronacharya forbade him to learn archery. But the purpose of learning the archery of solitude is to protect the animals of the forest, not their own. He made an idol of Guru Dronacharya and studied his archery.

Question: (4). Is Dronacharya an ideal teacher? If yes, then how? and If No, then Why? Explain with examples.

No, Dronacharya is not the ideal guru because the guru is a reflective personality and there is no difference between the students for the guru. And here Dronacharya makes the difference so that he is not the ideal guru. Because there is equal opportunity for all students on this earth to get education and you are a teacher then your duty is to study all students equally. Otherwise you don't look your way properly.

Question: (5). Write something about your experience like Eklavya or Arjuna with any teacher during your study phase till now.(Not necessary to mention any name).

This question is very beautiful question by Vaidehi Mem. I am very happy to share my experience that I have never had a eklavya or Arjun's same as experience during my time of study till now in life, but yes one thing I would like to share with you is that there are some teachers in my life who are not only educated. I have a huge contribution to my life shape in real life too. I am forever grateful to him.

                                            Thank you...📖 📖 📖