What was the main theme of the novel Pariksha-Guru written by Srinivas Das? Explain the expectation from the society as described in the novel.

The novel Pariksha-Guru meaning The Master Examiner was published in the year 1882. It was written by Srinivas Das.

1. The novel portrays the lifestyle of the newly emerging middle classes.

2. The novel explains the difficulty faced by the middle class to adapt to a colonial civilization.

3. The middle-class people wanted to maintain their own identity whereas the modern colonial society frightened them.

4. The author wanted the society to live with dignity and honour thereby preserving their own tradition and culture and to lead a matured and practical way of life.

This novel warns the young generation about the influences of bad company.