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Which of the following is NOT a type of Dhwani?

AVastu Dhwani

BAlankara Dhwani

CRasa Dhwani

DShabda Dhwani

Answer:

D. Shabda Dhwani

Read Explanation:

1. Vastu Dhwani (Suggestion of Ideas or Content):

  • This refers to the suggestion of a theme, idea, or conceptual meaning beyond the literal expression of the text.

  • It occurs when the literal meaning conveys a deeper or implied idea, often enriching the intellectual or narrative aspect of the work.

  • Example: A poetic line describing a barren tree might suggest themes of despair, loneliness, or the passage of time.

2. Alankara Dhwani (Suggestion of Figures of Speech):

  • This refers to the suggestion of a specific poetic figure or rhetorical embellishment (such as simile, metaphor, or hyperbole).

  • The suggestive element enhances the aesthetic quality of the composition through these figures of speech.

  • Example: Comparing a woman’s face to the moon not only states the comparison but subtly suggests beauty, elegance, and other associated qualities.

3. Rasa-dhvani (Suggestion of Sentiment or Emotion):

  • This is the most celebrated and significant type of dhvani. It deals with evoking a particular aesthetic emotion (rasa) in the reader or listener.

  • Example: The subtle suggestion of love, sorrow, or heroism through imagery, tone, and mood.


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