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किसे 'बहुव्रीहि' कहा जाता है?
किसे 'बहुव्रीहि' कहा जाता है?
रूपक किसे कहते हैं?
रूपक किसे कहते हैं?
किस भाषा से 'वृक्षानां मृदु: स्तम्भ:' का अर्थ 'soft trunk of trees' होता है?
किस भाषा से 'वृक्षानां मृदु: स्तम्भ:' का अर्थ 'soft trunk of trees' होता है?
'रूपक' में किस प्रकार की दो या दो से अधिक प्रतियों को मिलाकर बनाया जाता ह।
'रूपक' में किस प्रकार की दो या दो से अधिक प्रतियों को मिलाकर बनाया जाता ह।
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'मृदु:' का क्या अर्थ है?
'मृदु:' का क्या अर्थ है?
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किस शब्द का उपयोग करके 'जल' और 'चंद्र' को मिलाकर 'जलचन्द्रमौलिक्य' नामक रूपक बनाया गया है?
किस शब्द का उपयोग करके 'जल' और 'चंद्र' को मिलाकर 'जलचन्द्रमौलिक्य' नामक रूपक बनाया गया है?
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'सुरभिधाताव्य' का मतलब है?
'सुरभिधाताव्य' का मतलब है?
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'शिवविनोदन' से किस स्थिति का वर्णन किया जा सकता है?
'शिवविनोदन' से किस स्थिति का वर्णन किया जा सकता है?
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'गंगाधर' शब्द की प्रस्तावित मतलब क्या है?
'गंगाधर' शब्द की प्रस्तावित मतलब क्या है?
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'रत्नमला' के प्रस्तावित मतलब से कौन-सा संबंध सही है?
'रत्नमला' के प्रस्तावित मतलब से कौन-सा संबंध सही है?
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Study Notes
Exploring Hindi Grammar Alankar: Rūpaks
In the realm of Sanskritized and classical aspects of Hindi grammar lies Rūpaks, intricate literary devices commonly found in poetry and prose. These constructions serve to enrich vocabulary, enhance beauty, and impart depth to expressions. In this guide, we'll delve into these fascinating grammatical forms known as rūpaks to uncover their power and potential within Hindi literature.
A rupak can be thought of like a compound word made up of two or more elements joined together with a purpose other than just semantic meaning. Each component contributes its own unique sound, sense, and metrical value. In essence, they operate like poetic morphemes—building blocks used by poets who draw upon tradition while also creating new forms.
The Two Types of Rūpaks
There are essentially two types of rupaks:
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Bahuvrīhi: Also referred to as "of great extent," these structures combine an attribute (guṇa) with the object it modifies. Let’s break down a simple example: "vṛkṣānāṃ mṛduḥ stambha” translates from Sanskrit to English as “soft trunk of trees.” Here, mṛduḥ means soft; however, instead of directly describing a tree trunk, it is linked with vṛkṣānāṃ, indicating that all tree trunks possess this characteristic.
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Karmadhāraya: Often translated as "possessive form," these constructs describe a relationship between two nouns using one noun as the subject complement, followed by a preposition and another noun. For instance, consider the phrase "devatāyāṃ śiva,” which means Shiva resides in goddesses. Here, Shiva is described as present in multiple deities rather than being attached only to one specific deity.
These two categories give authors flexibility when painting vivid images and conveying complex ideas through language. The resulting phrases become both engaging and profoundly evocative.
Examples of Rūpaks
To experience the full impact of ruapks, let us examine some examples:
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Jalachandramaulikya — A derivative formed by combining jala ("water") with Chandra ("the moon"), suggesting something fluid and radiant. This term appears frequently in Hindu mythology to depict rivers flowing past lunar landscapes.
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Surabhidhātavya — Literally translated as "worthy of hearing speech." Through this construction, a text becomes worthy of being heard because it contains valuable insights worth sharing.
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Śivavinodana — Composed of Śiva ("Lord Shiva") and vinoda ("pleasure"). Using this rupak, one could describe a state of total bliss experienced by someone devoted to Lord Shiva.
These illustrations reveal how ruapks expand our descriptive capacity beyond everyday usage, thereby enhancing the emotional resonance within written works.
Embracing the artistry inherent in Hindi grammar allows writers to create unique, captivating compositions. By incorporating ruapks skillfully, even modern day verse and prose benefit from ancient traditions of nuanced expression and refined communication techniques.
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इस गाइड में, हम हिंदी साहित्य में पोएट्री और प्रोज़ के लिए आम रूप से पाए जाने वाले अलंकारों में से एक, रूपक, के बारे में जानकारी प्रदान करेंगे। रूपक हिंदी साहित्य के अंदर आवाज, शाब्द, और मीट्रिकल मूल्य का महत्वपूर्ण हिस्सा होते हैं।
