Application of Alankara Dhavani Theory for Critical Analysis of Western Literary Text

Shweta Deepak Sharma

doi:10.63363/aijfr.2025.v06i06.1918

Application of Alankara Dhavani Theory for Critical Analysis of Western Literary Text

Author(s)	Dr. Shweta Deepak Sharma
Country	India
Abstract	This research paper explores the application of Alankar Dhvani concept, which is the foundational concept of Dhvani theory propounded by Anandavardhana as a treaty of Indian aesthetics and poetics for critical analysis of English literary texts. The aim of this paper is to bridge the gap between Indian literary theory and western literature by exploring how Alankar Dhvani concept can enhance our understanding of the subtle nuances in English literary texts. The literature review stipulates a thorough overview of Dhvani theory, discovering its historical development and fundamental principles. Depicting the previous comparative study, this paper tries to highlight previous applications of this theory in various cultural and textual contexts and the potential it holds for analyzing literature beyond its original cultural boundaries of Indian aesthetics. The core of the paper focuses on the application of Alankara Dhvani concept to a selection of English literary text (i.e Shakespearan Sonnet No. 54) with a particular emphasis on identifying Alankara Dhvani elements and exploring the emotional resonance (Rasa) generated by these texts. The findings reveal various layers of suggestion and responsive experience that may not be immediately evident through conventional literary analysis. The paper further elaborates the implications of findings in the context of Alankara Dhvani theory, shedding light on how Alankara Dhavani enriches our understanding of English literary texts. By delving into the interplay between suggestion, emotion, and aesthetics, this paper attempts to provide a fresh perspective on the chosen texts and highlight the universal applicability of Dhvani theory depicted by Anandavardhana, as a tool for literary analysis. To conclude this research contributes to the comparative analysis of Indian aesthetics and English literature, demonstrating the cross-cultural relevance of Dhvani Rasa theory as a means to uncover the deeper emotional and aesthetic dimensions of literary works. By incorporating Dhvani Rasa theory into the critical analysis of English literary texts, this offer a greater and more holistic interpretation of these texts, encouraging further exploration of this approach in future literary research.
Keywords	Alankar Dhvani, Indian aesthetics and poetics, English literary texts, Dhvani theory, cultural boundaries, comparative analysis
Field	Arts
Published In	Volume 6, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On	2025-11-11
DOI	https://doi.org/10.63363/aijfr.2025.v06i06.1918
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g998rh

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