365bet

Kavyopanishad, Kāvyopaniṣad, Kavya-upanishad: 1 definition

Introduction:

Kavyopanishad means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

The Sanskrit term Kāvyopaniṣad can be transliterated into English as Kavyopanisad or Kavyopanishad, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Kavyashastra (science of poetry)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Kavyopanishad in Kavyashastra glossary
: DASH: The Theology of Literary Emotions in Medieval Kashmir

Kāvyopaniṣad (काव्योपनिषद्) refers to the “secret of poetry�, according to the Ānandavardhana’s 9th century Dhvanyāloka, an important philosophical work on the theory of poetic manifestation (dhvani) or ‘the soul of poetry�.—Accordingly, “In view of such disagreements [over the existence and nature of poetic manifestation], we shall state its true nature in order to delight the hearts of sensitive readers. For the nature of this [poetic manifestation], which is the secret of all good poets' poetry (ٰ첹-屹DZ貹Ծṣa), which, moreover, is clearly seen to be at work in such great poems as the Rāmāyaṇa and the Mahābhārata, will here be revealed so that the bliss [which arises] in the hearts of sensitive readers. . . may take firm hold in their hearts�.

Kavyashastra book cover
context information

Kavyashastra (काव्यशास्त्र, 屹ⲹśٰ) refers to the ancient Indian tradition of poetry (kavya). Canonical literature (shastra) of the includes encyclopedic manuals dealing with prosody, rhetoric and various other guidelines serving to teach the poet how to compose literature.

Discover the meaning of kavyopanishad or kavyopanisad in the context of Kavyashastra from relevant books on

See also (Relevant definitions)

Relevant text

Let's grow together!

I humbly request your help to keep doing what I do best: provide the world with unbiased sources, definitions and images. Your donation direclty influences the quality and quantity of knowledge, wisdom and spiritual insight the world is exposed to.

Let's make the world a better place together!

Like what you read? Help to become even better: