Mysuru, July 4 -- Noted scholar Shatavadhani Dr. R. Ganesh highlighted the enduring relevance of classical literature, saying no technology, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), can truly capture its depth and essence.

He was speaking in a session 'Abhijata Sahityada Avashyakate' (The Essentiality of Classical Literature) on the opening day of the Mysuru Literature Festival- 2026 at Hotel Southern Star in city this morning.

Explaining the meaning of 'Abhijata', Shatavadhani Ganesh said, "It is the habit of reading by poring over the contents of a literary work and studying its concept in depth. Be it any form of literature, we have to begin with a deep understanding of the subject, as observed in the Chandogya Upanishad," he said.

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