Integration of Saraiki words in Urdu literature of Taunsa region and its cultural impact on linguistic expression

Abstract

Urdu literature, deeply rooted in our civilization and culture, has flourished over time, leading us to ponder the intricate relationship between these two seemingly distinct entities—civilization and literature. How do they harmonize? The writers of the Taunsa region offer an insightful response. Historically part of the ancient province of Multan, Taunsa has witnessed the growth of Urdu literature amidst the Balochi culture of the Koh -e- Sulman range and the Saraiki influence of the Indus civilization. This literary evolution, shaped by the intermingling of languages and cultures, has contributed to a unique linguistic expression.

In the case of Taunsa, this literature becomes an embodiment of deeply internalized regional influences, from which it cannot be disentangled. The local writers, through the infusion of Saraiki words and cultural nuances into Urdu literature, have breathed new life into classical schools of thoughts of Urdu and Sraiki also. This fusion has not only enriched the language but also sparked transformative shifts in literary expression, essential for the ongoing development and evolution of Urdu literature in the region.