Rasa Theory
Name :parmar Nidhi Shamjibhai Semester : 2 , M. A part 1 Paper : literary Theory & Criticism & Indian Aesthetic ( Paper no 109) ✍️ ~Class Assignment : Q -1) write short note on vakrokti given by kuntak Introduction : Kuntaka’s Vakrokti theory is a classical Sanskrit literary theory that focuses on the concept of “oblique expression” in poetry. According to Kuntaka, the essence of poetry lies in its ability to present ideas in a figurative, indirect, or stylistically unique manner, rather than through plain, literal language. He believed that all literary beauty comes from the use of creative twists in language, which make ordinary thoughts striking and aesthetically appealing. Kuntaka identified six levels of Vakrokti, ranging from phonetic and lexical to syntactic and contextual expressions, showing how poets can artfully manipulate words and structure to enhance the charm of their work. In essen...