Kshamavira, Kṣamāvīra, Kshama-vira: 1 definition

Introduction
In Hinduism
1. Kavyashastra
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Introduction:

Kshamavira means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

The Sanskrit term Kṣamāvīra can be transliterated into English as Ksamavira or Kshamavira, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Kavyashastra (science of poetry)

Source: Shodhganga: Bhismacaritam a critical study

Kṣamāvīra (क्षमावीर) refers to a type of Heroic Sentiment (vīrarasa) employed in the Bhīṣmacarita (Bhishma Charitra) which is a mahākāvya (‘epic poem’) written by Hari Narayan Dikshit.—The use of kṣamāvīra-rasa is also found in the poem. The poet has remained more successful in the employment of this sentiment, in my opinion. In XVI.47, Bhīṣma asks Yudhiṣṭira and other Pāṇḍavas not to mourn after him for this condition of him. It is the result of all his deeds.

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Kavyashastra (काव्यशास्त्र, kāvyaśāstra) 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.

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3. Delineation of Rasa in the Mudrārākṣasa (Introduction) < [Chapter 2 - Delineation of Rasa in Mudrārākṣasa]

3.1. Use of Vīrarasa (heroic sentiment) < [Chapter 2 - Delineation of Rasa in Mudrārākṣasa]

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Vīra Rasa (emotion of zeal) < [Chapter 4 - Dramaturgy in Veṇīsaṃhāra]