కరుణశ్రీ జంధ్యాల పాపయ్య శాస్త్రి

This executive summary provides an overview of the June 2025 edition of Bhava Veena, a monthly peer-reviewed journal (Vol. 22, Issue 06) dedicated to the study of Arts, Literature, Culture, and Language.

Core Focus & Editorial Profile
The journal is published in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, under the editorship of Dr. Pitta Santhi and Dr. Payarda Nagaiah. It serves as a scholarly platform for Telugu literary analysis, historical research, and cultural studies, featuring contributions from various academic experts across India and Germany.

Key Highlights of the June 2025 Issue
Literary Tribute: The issue features a prominent cover story and editorial on Karunasri Jandhyala Papayya Sastri (1912–1992), celebrating his contributions to Telugu poetry, specifically his masterpiece Pushpa Vilapam and his mastery of the "Karuna" (pathos) rasa.

Classical Analysis: Research articles delve into classical texts, including characterization in Krishnadevaraya’s Amuktamalyada and the reflection of the justice system in the Sabha Parva of the Mahabharata.

Contemporary & Social Studies: * An analysis of media roles during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Discussions on feminist perspectives in Telugu literature, specifically the novels of Olga and the social reforms of Kandukuri Veeresalingam.

Exploration of Dalit life and struggles as depicted in the novel Sura.

Tribal & Folk Culture: Extensive research is dedicated to the Banjara (Lambadi) community, covering their primary education in mother tongues, traditional ornaments, and the religious significance of the Sati Bhavani deities.

Regional Heritage: Documentation of the history of Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district through its "Sataka" literature and the heroic folk ballad of Panduga Sayanna.