He advocated for a comparative approach to literary studies, arguing that it offered a more comprehensive understanding of literature.

He joined the Department of Modern Indian Languages and Literary Studies at Delhi University in 1963, where he taught until 2001.

[3] He held the position of Tagore Professor (1980–2001) and served as president of the Comparative Literature Association of India (CLAI) from 1999 until his death in 2003.

His play Aloukik Sanglap features dialogues between historical figures like Kalidasa, Aristotle, Parashuram, and Orestes.

He aimed to create an integrated history encompassing multiple languages and literary cultures.