• Jehangir Rashid
• Dr. Shabina Khan

Art grows with civilization, and only exists for human beings on this planet. We humans are social animals, and we have developed the ability to conceptualize and to symbolize the reality that opens up the domain called art. This research paper is made to highlights works of Narayan, social consciousness, place of women in society, and cultural traits of east and west in the series of Narayan’s novels. Literature mirrors the ills of society with a view to making the society realize its mistakes and make amends. R.K. Narayan renowned and most high profile writer in English in the 20th century, reforms social values, and traditions. Which have been? Still running to play vital role in moulding the lives of Hindu people. The conventional Hindu family as the core of social structure has energetically protected its old standards, mores and qualities. Its sacredness is sacred and its infringement is out and out heresy.R.K. Narayan depicted these points masterly and lucid expressive style.

Art grows with civilization, and only exists for human beings on this planet. We humans are social animals, and we have developed the ability to conceptualize and to symbolize the reality that opens up the domain called art. This research paper is made to highlights works of Narayan, social consciousness, place of women in society, and cultural traits of east and west in the series of Narayan’s novels. Literature mirrors the ills of society with a view to making the society realize its mistakes and make amends. R.K. Narayan renowned and most high profile writer in English in the 20th century, reforms social values, and traditions. Which have been? Still running to play vital role in moulding the lives of Hindu people. The conventional Hindu family as the core of social structure has energetically protected its old standards, mores and qualities. Its sacredness is sacred and its infringement is out and out heresy.R.K. Narayan depicted these points masterly and lucid expressive style.

"Social Consciousness in the Novels of R.K.Narayan with Special Reference to the Novels The Guide and The Dark Room", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.8, Issue 2, page no.439-448, February-2021, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2102048.pdf

"Social Consciousness in the Novels of R.K.Narayan with Special Reference to the Novels The Guide and The Dark Room", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.8, Issue 2, page no. pp439-448, February-2021, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2102048.pdf