Poetry of India 19/100: Kuvempu’s Kannada Vision of Humanity and Universal Belonging
Part 19 of The Poetry Pulse’s 100-part journey through India’s poetic heritage.Kuvempu, the celebrated Kannada poet and thinker, argued through his literary vision for a humanity larger than narrow divisions. His idea of universal human belonging is associated with the phrase “Vishwamanava,” often rendered as “universal human.” This article explores the ethical and literary significance of that v…
