THE ALCHEMY OF ANGUISH: RESILIENCE AS TRANSCENDENCE IN NIRALA'S POETRY

Abstract [English]

A prominent character in Chhayavad and contemporary Hindi writing, Suryakant Tripathi "Nirala" experienced bereavement, destitution, and estrangement throughout his life. Nonetheless, in his lyrical universe, suffering becomes a furnace that forges resilience and elevates the human spirit. This essay examines how Nirala's misfortunes influenced his creative vision, focusing on works. It makes the case, through attentive reading and thematic analysis, that Nirala's poetry performs an "alchemy" in which pain is transformed into moral bravery, universal empathy, and artistic elevation rather than being rejected or glorified.
The idea of turning intense emotional suffering, or agony, into something constructive, such as self-awareness, empathy, or empowerment, is known as "The Alchemy of Anguish." It implies that we may experience development and healing by comprehending and addressing our sadness. This concept is examined in a number of settings, such as literature, rituals, and personal growth. A string of tragedies, including early widowhood, the death of his daughter Saroj, ongoing poverty, and social exclusion, characterized Nirala's personal life. These experiences constituted the precise furnace in which his poetics of resilience was created, rather than just leaking into his poems as autobiographical regret. It is possible to think of this interaction between suffering and transcendence as an "alchemy" wherein suffering is transformed into a source of moral and imaginative strength.