CHANDALIKA – Aesthetic Creative
Notes
Class 12 Literature
■ Introduction
Chandalika is a dance-drama by Rabindranath Tagore focusing on caste
discrimination, self-worth, emotional awakening, and spiritual freedom.
■ Main Characters
Prakriti: A girl from an 'untouchable' caste discovering her identity.
Anand: A Buddhist monk symbolizing compassion & equality.
Maya: Prakriti’s mother, who uses magic driven by protective love.
■ Summary
Anand asks Prakriti for water, awakening her dignity. She becomes emotionally
attached and requests magic to bring him back. This harms Anand, teaching her that
love is not possession. She breaks the spell, finding freedom.
■ Themes
Caste Discrimination: Tagore challenges social injustice.
Self-Identity: Prakriti realizes her worth.
Love vs Obsession: True love frees, obsession controls.
Spiritual Freedom: Growth of both monk and girl.
■ Symbolism
Water: Equality & purity.
Magic: Desire to control love.
Monk: Compassion & truth.
Chandal: Social oppression.
Notes
Class 12 Literature
■ Introduction
Chandalika is a dance-drama by Rabindranath Tagore focusing on caste
discrimination, self-worth, emotional awakening, and spiritual freedom.
■ Main Characters
Prakriti: A girl from an 'untouchable' caste discovering her identity.
Anand: A Buddhist monk symbolizing compassion & equality.
Maya: Prakriti’s mother, who uses magic driven by protective love.
■ Summary
Anand asks Prakriti for water, awakening her dignity. She becomes emotionally
attached and requests magic to bring him back. This harms Anand, teaching her that
love is not possession. She breaks the spell, finding freedom.
■ Themes
Caste Discrimination: Tagore challenges social injustice.
Self-Identity: Prakriti realizes her worth.
Love vs Obsession: True love frees, obsession controls.
Spiritual Freedom: Growth of both monk and girl.
■ Symbolism
Water: Equality & purity.
Magic: Desire to control love.
Monk: Compassion & truth.
Chandal: Social oppression.
