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HOME ASSIGNMENTS Dhvani Indian Literary Theory Introduction: What is a Literary Theory? A literary theory is a framework used to interpret, analyze, and evaluate literary works. It provides critics and readers with tools to understand the deeper meanings, emotions, structures, and cultural influences present in a text. In the Indian tradition, literary theories were deeply connected to aesthetics (alamkāra śāstra), emotions (rasa), and modes of expression. Among these, the Dhvani Theory emerged as one of the most influential contributions, highlighting the power of suggestion in literature. Six Major Indian Literary Theories 1.Rasa (Emotion/Flavor) – Propounded by Bharata in Nāṭyaśāstra. 2.Alamkāra (Figures of Speech/Ornamentation) – Developed by Bhāmaha and Daṇḍin. 3.Rīti (Style) – Emphasized by Vāmana. 4.Dhvani (Suggestion) – Systematized by Ānandavardhana. 5.Vakrokti (Oblique Expression) – Proposed by Kuntaka. 6.Auchitya (Propriety/Appropriateness) – Di...
