Literature follows development of civilisation, says Tripathi

Literature closely follows the development of civilisation, West Bengal Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi said today, the concluding day of Tata Steel Kolkata Literary Meet here.
Literature is not only confined within stories, poems and articles, but it includes spirituality, religion, culture, science, and all subjects concerning human beings, Tripathi said in his address.
"Literature is contemplative, investigative and imaginary. The history of literature follows closely the development of civilisation. It showcases ideas of past events," Tripathi said.
He said a literary meet is required to propagate the importance of literature in every aspect of our lives and any history of literature is connected with changes in society.

"The Vedas are regarded as one of the most ancient literatures in the world. The Vedas and Bhagavad Gita are also one of world's oldest literatures....," the Governor said.
He said studying and analysing literature is important to learn our history and entire global surroundings, to know the past, the present and the future.
The literary meet, which began on January 22, was attended by personalities such as authors Ruskin Bond, economist Prof Mohammed Yunus, journalists N Ram and Arun Shourie, lyricist Javed Akhtar, actors Shabana Azmi and Nawajuddin Siddiqui, and others.