• Neha Sharma

This paper attempts to require up a study of one of the foremost effervescent pieces of poetry written in English literature: Rudyard Kipling’s ‘If’. After discussing Kipling’s literary style and inclinations , we delve into his poem ‘If’ understanding his Welt Anschauung , his motivations and his endeavours to supply through this singular piece of poetry a Magna Carta of virtue to all or any humankind of virtuous conduct and qualities which will help them lead their life fruitfully and properly . The paper analyses how Kipling weaves through his poetic narration and diction a roadmap with steps and halts, guiding travellers within the course of their life journey.

Virtue, life journey, attributes, qualities, ideologies, guidelines

"The Eternal Abiding Mantra: ‘If’ by Kipling", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 1, page no.913-915, January 2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRDY06152.pdf

"The Eternal Abiding Mantra: ‘If’ by Kipling", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 1, page no. pp913-915, January 2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRDY06152.pdf