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VOL. 13, ISSUE 1 (2026)
Dharma and moral responsibility in T. S. Eliot’s poetry
Authors
Shaili Sharma
Abstract
T. S. Eliot’s poetry is a
profound exploration of spiritual crisis and ethical responsibility in the
modern world. This paper investigates the theme of dharma—a concept central to
Indian philosophical and moral thought—and moral responsibility in Eliot’s
major poetic works, especially The Waste Land, The Love Song of J. Alfred
Prufrock, and Four Quartets. By reading Eliot through the lens of ethical
philosophy and spiritual duty, this study argues that Eliot’s poetic vision
reflects a quest for moral order amidst cultural fragmentation. The paper
explores how Eliot integrates traditional moral responsibility with the
individual’s quest for meaning, ultimately proposing a reconciliation between
modern alienation and ethical consciousness.
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Pages:381-382
How to cite this article:
Shaili Sharma "Dharma and moral responsibility in T. S. Eliot’s poetry". International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, Vol 13, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 381-382
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