Significance of Restricted

Kavyashastra defines "Restricted" as the process of honing in on a word's meanings by considering contextual elements. This approach allows for a more precise understanding of language, ensuring that words convey specific meanings depending on their usage in different contexts. By focusing on contextual factors, "Restricted" emphasizes the importance of interpretation in literature and communication.1
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Synonyms: Bounded, Prohibited, Restrained

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Hindu concept of 'Restricted'

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In Hinduism, "Restricted" signifies the contextual narrowing of a word's meanings, ensuring that interpretations align with specific situations or teachings, thus enhancing understanding and relevance within spiritual discourse.

Significance in Kavyashastra (science of poetry):
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From: Sahitya-kaumudi by Baladeva Vidyabhushana

(1) The process of narrowing down a word's meanings based on contextual factors.[1]

Kavyashastra refers to the ancient Indian tradition of poetry (kavya). Canonical literature (shastra) of the includes encyclopedic manuals dealing with prosody, rhetoric and various other guidelines serving to teach the poet how to compose literature.