Story Knowledge Systems of Mothers and Grandmothers of India
How does Indian culture get transmitted through its stories?
Indian Culture through its stories makes a distinction between the good and bad. These stories give a strong foundation to children. These stories encapsulate the values we pass on to the younger generation. These stories are an introduction for every child to the world of morality. Storytelling strengthens our culture in a sure way. Stories teach us about righting wrongs. The Ramayana makes an important point about respecting women. Stories can make the point much clear.
Can you talk about Indian stories in the context of world stories?
Other cultures will have their folklore and folk stories. The aim behind such storytelling in all societies is to create a good society. Other cultures will have their stories where the broad guidelines to have a peaceful and content life are defined. Indian cultural stories are as relevant today as they were in the past. In the Mahabharata, we when we read it, we can see the stories are still happening today. The learnings from the epic can be still implemented in today’s climate and scenario. When we look at the stories around us and hear stories of disrespecting of women, we can see that Mahabharata is as relevant today as it was earlier.
The basic moral stories can relevant even today. The story where the crow puts in stones to get a level water teaches us still about patience and logical thinking.
Could you talk about Indian tales?
I read the Panchatantra in the 1st and 2nd standard. These stories cover basic values. Akbar and Birbal stories show how intelligent and quick thinking can solve any problem in a witty way. In our culture, mythological stories become the very foundation of our culture.
Stories come into play at a very young age. We hear them from our parents and it comes before we go to school and before we learn to read. It is our first introduction to the world.
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