Significance of Circumstance

Kavyashastra defines "Circumstance" as the specific situations or conditions that can give rise to literary defects. It addresses how these contextual factors can influence the presence and manifestation of faults in literature, emphasizing the importance of understanding the environment in which a work is created. This concept highlights the interplay between artistic expression and external factors, suggesting that circumstances play a crucial role in the evaluation of literary quality.1
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Synonyms: Condition, Context, State, Environment, Position, Status

In Dutch: Omstandigheid; In Finnish: Olosuhteet; In Spanish: Circunstancia

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Buddhist concept of 'Circumstance'

Hindu concept of 'Circumstance'

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