Vulgarisation of Indian languages in recent times has led to the loss of their lustrous aspects that were once projected by the greatest literary works, according to writer C.V. Balakrishnan.
He was inaugurating the Rajbhasha Sammelan (Official Language meet) of the Rubber Board conducted at the Rubber Research Institute of India (RRII) here on Tuesday.
Mr. Balakrishnan said that the degradation of languages was the result of their improper usages. “The emergence of the various media forms has led to unfavourable practices. One such practice among many people is the tendency to blend these languages with English during communication. This has ultimately led to a certain amount of contamination of our languages. Abbreviating certain usages for greater simplicity is another practice that has had negative effects,” he said.
He also took a critical view of the excessive importance deemed towards acquiring knowledge for language communication. This has resulted in the neglect in understanding the depth and ulterior meaning of various literary works. He highlighted the importance of exposing oneself to the world of literature.
“Literary works act as a medium of the experiences and emotions faced by mankind across the world. They bring us closer towards understanding the complexities of the human species. We also relate ourselves with the conflicts faced by those elsewhere through such works,” he said.
Rubber Board chairperson Sheela Thomas presided over the function. Directors Dr. C. Kuruvilla Jacob, C.C. Chacko, S. Mohanachandran Nair and Rubber Production Commissioner Dr. J. Thomas also spoke on the occasion.
