Discourse on the Elderly in Hindi Short Stories

Hindi Kahaniyon mein Vriddh Vimarsh

Abstract

The short story is a prose genre that has the capacity to reach every household and every individual in society. Like other prose forms, the short story in Hindi literature also began in the Bhartendu era. The tradition of storytelling has existed since ancient times. Before Bhartendu, fantastical tales were written, which were far removed from real life. The short story portrays every aspect of life. According to social structure, human life is centered around the family. Within this family, there is also an elderly person who is regarded as the head of the household. In ancient times, the elderly were given complete respect and honor, and decisions made by them were accepted by the entire family. However, in the present era, there has been a significant change in this outlook, as a result of which the condition of the elderly has become quite pitiable and distressing.