A Quest for Renunciation in A Tiger for Malgudi and The World of Nagaraj

Abstract

The present research work basically focuses on A Quest for Renunciation in A tiger for Malgudi and The world of Nagaraj. Raja, the protagonist of A Tiger for Malgudi goes through many highs and lows in the different phases of his life. Later he comes across a hermit who is a genuine man of piety, a seeker and a true yogi, a man of renunciation in appearance as well as in spirit. Both the hermit and Raja evolve inwardly and walk together on the path of non-attachment. Likewise, Nagarj, the protagonist of The World of Nagaraj decides to put on the grab of sanyasi to have peace of mind and remain away from the hassles of material world. R.K. Narayan looks at the ideal of renunciation – not from the point of view of strict adherence to the traditional asramadharma. He focuses on renunciation as a means to add a meaning to our life which is disturbed by the material needs and concerns. He considers on the contrary its psychological, moral and spiritual implications. He finds in true renunciation a positive ideal, which makes for life rather than go against it, and which affirms both life and society.

The present research work basically focuses on A Quest for Renunciation in A tiger for Malgudi and The world of Nagaraj. Raja, the protagonist of A Tiger for Malgudi goes through many highs and lows in the different phases of his life. Later he comes across a hermit who is a genuine man of piety, a seeker and a true yogi, a man of renunciation in appearance as well as in spirit. Both the hermit and Raja evolve inwardly and walk together on the path of non-attachment. Likewise, Nagarj, the protagonist of The World of Nagaraj decides to put on the grab of sanyasi to have peace of mind and remain away from the hassles of material world. R.K. Narayan looks at the ideal of renunciation – not from the point of view of strict adherence to the traditional asramadharma. He focuses on renunciation as a means to add a meaning to our life which is disturbed by the material needs and concerns. He considers on the contrary its psychological, moral and spiritual implications. He finds in true renunciation a positive ideal, which makes for life rather than go against it, and which affirms both life and society.