Transcultural Creative Expression and the Idea of “Felix Culpa” in Select Works of T.S. Eliot

Ayush Anand

Transcultural Creative Expression and the Idea of “Felix Culpa” in Select Works of T.S. Eliot

Author(s)	Mr. Ayush Anand
Country	India
Abstract	The concept of “Felix Culpa” or 'happy fault' refers to the idea that the fall of humanity, as depicted in the Christian tradition, ultimately leads to the greater good. This concept has been explored in The wasteland and other works of T.S. Eliot who often incorporated themes of modernity disillusionment redemption and human culture condition into his writings. In Eliot’s work the idea of transcultural expression is closely tied to the concept of Felix culpa as the fall of humanity allows for the mixing and intermingling of cultures and ideas leading to a greater understanding and appreciation of diversity. In The wasteland Eliot draws on wide range of cultural and literary sources including classical mythology, the Bible, Shakespeare and contemporary popular culture. The opening lines of the poem referers the myth of the ‘Fisher king' a figure from Arthurian legend who is associated with fertility and renewal. Elliot also make references to Hindu deities and concepts in some of his works for example in his poem “The Hollow Men” Eliot makes reference to the Hindu deity Shiva who is associated with destruction and renewal. in his passage the “hollow men” are described as being like 'shape without form, and shade without colour' which may be a reference to the Hindu concept of Maya, the illusion of the material world that is believed to obscure the true nature of reality. Elliot also refers Hindu deities and concepts in other works such as his poem ‘Ash Wednesday' in which he alluded to the concept of moksha or spiritual liberation and his play ‘Murder in the Cathedral’ which incorporates themes and ideas of Hindu philosophy though the play is set in church and Christan tradition. Eliot’s use of transcultural references and allusions in his work shows interconnectedness of human experience and the universal themes that underpin all cultures.
Keywords	Transcultural, T.S. Eliot, Hindu, India, Religion
Field	Sociology > Philosophy / Psychology / Religion
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On	2026-02-19

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