Writer calls for saving poetry in the age of AI

Renowned Kannada writer Vaidehi urged the audience to safeguard Kannada poetry amidst the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), as she inaugurated the Bahurupi Kavigoshti, a five-day poets' event, at the Kuvempu Institute of Kannada Studies during Dasara festival. In her address, Vaidehi emphasized the timeless nature of poetry, tracing its roots to a mother's lullaby that makes her an Adi Kavi (first poet).

She recited P. T. Narasimhachar's 'Gokula Nirgamana' and stressed the significance of word choice, stating that ornate expressions weren't essential; simple words with profound meaning could be more impactful, as demonstrated in William Wordsworth's 'Daffodils.' Concluding her speech, Vaidehi performed her own poem, 'Tilisaru.' The inaugural session for humorous and limerick poetry, Hasya Chutuku Kavigoshti, was opened by actor and theatre artist Mukhyamanthri Chandru, while upcoming sessions for young poets, budding poets, folk poets, and mainstream poets were scheduled for October 14, 15, 16, and 17, respectively.

During the event, Loknath N.K., Vice Chancellor of the University of Mysore, along with actor Mukhyamanthri Chandru, MLA Harish Gowda, and others attended.