Dr. Shakuntala Gawde was invited to give a special guest lecture on “Narrative Analysis of Bhagavata Purana” by IKS Centre, Chanakya University, Bangalore. She discussed the vast expanse of Indian Narrative Literature,, which includes various genres like myths, legends, fables, poetry, history, music, dance, painting, etc. She discussed Narratology, Indian as well as Western Narrative frameworks. She analysed the grand narrative structure of the Bhagavata Purana and also decoded some narratives. She exemplified the methodology of the interpretation of Puranic narratives. This was based on her book on ‘Narrative Analysis of Bhagavata Purana’ published by Dev Publishers, New Delhi. This lecture was attended by students as well as faculty members of diverse disciplines.
