• Abhimanyu K. Rao
• Dr. Shalini Sharma

In absurd literature, the absurd arises from the fundamental disharmony between the individual's search for meaning and the universe's meaninglessness. The 'absurd' pervades all Albert Camus's writing, and he was the pioneer of the genre, one Indian writer who mastered the art of absurd literature at a young age was Mr. Girish Karnad. In "Yayati," written in 1961, we see how the protagonist Yayati indulges in an extravagant lifestyle and wishes to live forever to fulfill his carnal desires. Camus's absurdity is a conflict between two choices. Like in this work, Yayati wants eternal life to fulfill his desires but at the expense of his son's youth. Specifically, the dilemma in which we humans live. The king's desire for physical pleasure affects his moral judgment.

Existentialism, Absurdism in Yayati, Yayati an absurd drama, Existentialism in Girish Karnad's works

"EXISTENTIALISM IN YAYATI", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 3, page no.e375-e381, March-2022, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2203447.pdf

"EXISTENTIALISM IN YAYATI", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 3, page no. ppe375-e381, March-2022, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2203447.pdf