Significance of Anantaguna
Anantaguna has two distinct meanings according to Kavya. Firstly, it refers to the king's minister who provides counsel to Vikramasimha while questioning the loyalty of courtesans. Secondly, in the context of Kavyashastra, Anantaguna signifies the endless qualities that illustrate the infinite attributes and characteristics of a subject that is being praised. This dual interpretation highlights both a character in a narrative and a concept in literary theory.
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Hindu concept of 'Anantaguna'
Anantaguna in Hinduism can be interpreted as both the skeptical minister advising Vikramasimha about courtesans' loyalty and as a term representing endless qualities, highlighting infinite attributes of a subject being praised.
From: Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story)
(1) The king's minister who advises Vikramasimha and expresses skepticism about the loyalty of courtesans.[1]