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Satirical works of Kshemendra (study) [...] 4. Chandas or the metre
Update, 05 November, 2023: In Sanskrit literature, chandas or the metre occupies an important place. C... »»

Satirical works of Kshemendra (study) [...] 4. Chandas or the metre
Update, 05 November, 2023: In Sanskrit literature, chandas or the metre occupies an important place. C... »»

Satirical works of Kshemendra (study) [...] 3. Rasa or the sentiment
Update, 05 November, 2023: Rasa is the principal element of poetry. In other words, rasa is the life o... »»

Satirical works of Kshemendra (study) [...] 3. Rasa or the sentiment
Update, 05 November, 2023: Rasa is the principal element of poetry. In other words, rasa is the life o... »»

Satirical works of Kshemendra (study) [...] 2. Kavisamaya or the poetic convention
Update, 05 November, 2023: Kavisamaya or the poetic convention is a most popular literary component us... »»

Satirical works of Kshemendra (study) [...] 2. Kavisamaya or the poetic convention
Update, 05 November, 2023: Kavisamaya or the poetic convention is a most popular literary component us... »»

Satirical works of Kshemendra (study) [...] 1.10. Śleṣa (Paronomasia or pun)
Update, 05 November, 2023: The alaṃkāra that generates poetic brilliance by employing words having mor... »»

Satirical works of Kshemendra (study) [...] 1.10. Śleṣa (Paronomasia or pun)
Update, 05 November, 2023: The alaṃkāra that generates poetic brilliance by employing words having mor... »»

Satirical works of Kshemendra (study) [...] 1.9. Anuprāsa (Alliteration)
Update, 05 November, 2023: Anuprāsa or alliteration is also a śabdālaṃkāra. The alliteration of words ... »»

Satirical works of Kshemendra (study) [...] 1.9. Anuprāsa (Alliteration)
Update, 05 November, 2023: Anuprāsa or alliteration is also a śabdālaṃkāra. The alliteration of words ... »»

Satirical works of Kshemendra (study) [...] 1.8. Yamaka (rhyme)
Update, 05 November, 2023: Yamaka is a variety of śabdālaṃkāra and it consists in repetition of letter... »»

Satirical works of Kshemendra (study) [...] 1.8. Yamaka (rhyme)
Update, 05 November, 2023: Yamaka is a variety of śabdālaṃkāra and it consists in repetition of letter... »»

Satirical works of Kshemendra (study) [...] 1.7. Virodhābhāsa (contradiction)
Update, 05 November, 2023: When two things are appeared as contradictory to each other, though there i... »»

Satirical works of Kshemendra (study) [...] 1.7. Virodhābhāsa (contradiction)
Update, 05 November, 2023: When two things are appeared as contradictory to each other, though there i... »»

Satirical works of Kshemendra (study) [...] 1.6. Ullekha (representation)
Update, 05 November, 2023: The description of one under different characters arising from a difference... »»

Satirical works of Kshemendra (study) [...] 1.6. Ullekha (representation)
Update, 05 November, 2023: The description of one under different characters arising from a difference... »»

Satirical works of Kshemendra (study) [...] 1.5. Viśeṣokti (peculiar allegation)
Update, 05 November, 2023: When in spite of the existence of a cause, the effect is absent, then it is... »»

Satirical works of Kshemendra (study) [...] 1.5. Viśeṣokti (peculiar allegation)
Update, 05 November, 2023: When in spite of the existence of a cause, the effect is absent, then it is... »»

Satirical works of Kshemendra (study) [...] 1.4. Vibhāvanā (peculiar causation)
Update, 05 November, 2023: Vibhāvanā consists in admitting an effect while the cause itself is rejecte... »»

Satirical works of Kshemendra (study) [...] 1.4. Vibhāvanā (peculiar causation)
Update, 05 November, 2023: Vibhāvanā consists in admitting an effect while the cause itself is rejecte... »»

Satirical works of Kshemendra (study) [...] 1.3. Utprekṣā (poetical fancy)
Update, 05 November, 2023: Utprekṣā is one of the most important arthālaṃkāra used in Sanskrit literat... »»

Satirical works of Kshemendra (study) [...] 1.3. Utprekṣā (poetical fancy)
Update, 05 November, 2023: Utprekṣā is one of the most important arthālaṃkāra used in Sanskrit literat... »»

Satirical works of Kshemendra (study) [...] 1.2. Rūpaka (metaphor)
Update, 05 November, 2023: In the figure Rūpaka, there is no distinction between the object (upameya) ... »»

Satirical works of Kshemendra (study) [...] 1.2. Rūpaka (metaphor)
Update, 05 November, 2023: In the figure Rūpaka, there is no distinction between the object (upameya) ... »»

Satirical works of Kshemendra (study) [...] 1.1. Upamā (simile)
Update, 05 November, 2023: Upamā is one of the most popular arthālaṃkāras used by the poets of Sanskri... »»