Human-Nature Bond in Tarar’s Sorrows of Sarasvati: An Ecocritical Critique

Abstract

This research paper is intended to explore the human-nature bond depicted in Tarar’s novel, Bahao, one of the magnum opus of Urdu literature, rendered into English translation as Sorrows of Sarasvati: The Lost River, by Safeer Awan. It reveals that Tarar’s novel focuses upon the significance of nature in human lives, highlighting how our existence and goals are inseparable from the natural world. Different characters of the novel interact with nature, depend upon natural resources, and manifest love with nature. They display friendly attitudes towards nature, acknowledging nature as a supreme entity. The theoretical framework of the research paper is Ecocriticism which sheds light on the interconnectedness between humans and the environment, recognizing the inherent rights of all creations in the universe and the reciprocal influence between humans and nature. The findings of the study substantiate that there exists a strong connection between humans and nature world and humans are dependent on nature. Moreover, this research paper provides valuable insights into the importance of ecological sustainability, and the need for a more conscious and respectful coexistence with the natural world.