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Anandavardhana, a 9th-century Sanskrit poetician from Kashmir, introduced the theory of Dhvani (suggestion) in his treatise Dhvanyaloka, asserting that the essence of poetry lies in its ability to suggest meaning rather than present it directly. He distinguished between Vacyartha (literal meaning) and Vyangyartha (suggested meaning), emphasizing that great poetry evokes emotion through suggestion, ultimately leading to the experience of rasa (aesthetic pleasure). His work shifted the focus of poetic analysi

Author
Maria Rose
Language
EN