A Review of Post-Colonial English Literature at the Backdrop of Indian Knowledge System
Dr. Sulok Birendrasingh Raghuwanshi
Assistant Professor in English Orange City College of Social Work, Nagpur
E-Mail: sulokraghuwanshi@rediffmail.com
Abstract: Post-colonial English literature refers to the body of literary works produced by writers from former colonies who grapple with the legacies of colonialism. These works often examine the effects of colonialism on identity, culture, and language, and critique the structures of power and domination established during the colonial period. Indian Knowledge Systems refers to India’s traditional knowledge developed over thousands of years, such as Ayurveda & Yoga, Mathematics (like zero, geometry), Astronomy & astrology, Architecture (Vastu, temple design), Philosophy, ethics, literature, and sciences. Today, IKS is also promoted in education (NEP 2020) to integrate traditional Indian wisdom with modern studies. In post-colonial English literature, the Indian Knowledge System serves as a powerful means of resistance against the epistemic violence of colonialism. Through reclaiming and revitalizing indigenous knowledge, post-colonial writers critique colonial structures that sought to suppress and replace India’s rich cultural and intellectual traditions. By weaving IKS into their narratives, these writers not only challenge Western paradigms but also assert an alternative vision of modernity that is deeply rooted in India’s spiritual, philosophical, and cultural heritage. The present paper ‘A Review of Post-Colonial English Literature at the Backdrop of Indian Knowledge System’ attempts to review Post-Colonial English Literature through the lenses of IKS establishing the root of the same to the Post-Colonial English Literature.
DOI link – https://doi.org/10.69758/GIMRJ/2601S01V14P090
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