Who are You? Gunas in R.K. Narayans Men Protagonists

ABOUT THE BOOK:- Humans respond differently to relationships & situations. This trait is attributed to the theory of Modes of Nature or Gunas. This book reflects on the conundrum of life and offers multiple answers related to the self. By focusing on the men protagonists in RK Narayan's novels, the book contemplates on human behavior through the lens of three Gunas- Sattva, Rajas and Tamas. ABOUT THE AUTHOR:- Roopa Shankar, is working with children as a learning facilitator and a counsellor since the past three decades. After receiving a Master's degree in Child Development from Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi, she established Little Scholars preschool in the city of Prayagraj. She dedicates this book, a corollary of her thesis, to her professor, Dr S Anandalakshmy who inspired in Roopa, the spark of knowledge, passion for learning and service in the area of Child Development. CONTENTS Acknowledgements . 7 Introduction . 11 1. Amalgamating Themes . 15 • Rasipuram Krishnaswami Iyer Narayanaswami • The Modes of Nature (Gunas) 2. Predominance of Sattva Guna . 25 • Novels and Characters • Wisdom and Knowledge • Compassion • Gandhian Way of Life • Religious Bent of Mind and Spirituality 3. Impact of Rajas Guna. 67 • Novels and Characters • Desire, Passion and Lust • Attachment • Obedience • Ambition and Action 4. Influence of Tamas Guna. 109 • Novels and Characters • Lack of Self-Control • Delusion • Ignorance 5. Comparison of Narayan’s Men Protagonists with the select Ones of Mulk Raj Anand and Raja Rao . 139 Conclusion. 147 Bibliography . 157 Index . 163 The Title 'Who are You? Gunas in R.K. Narayan’s Men Protagonists written/authored/edited by Roopa Shankar', published in the year 2022. The ISBN 9789353243005 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 170 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Kalpaz Publications. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Literature. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol:-