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Poets have certain extra – ordinary qualities that create poetry. Poets have very powerful imagination and sensitivity. Creativity and artistic expression cause poetry. It is called kavyahetu by Indian Poeticians and rhetoricians. Kavya Prayojana (the purpose poetry) is different from Kavyahetu. Kavya Prayojana is the good purpose of poetry. Various rhetoricians and poeticions have defined Kavya Prayojana in various ways. The objective of this unit is to discuss Kavya Hetu (causes of poetry) and Kavya Prayojana (purpose of poetry) .  \nIntroduction  \nIn Sanskrit poetics, Kavya includes all literary compositions: Bhamaha defined it the combination of word and meanings. Kuntaka said that the fusion of word and sound stands for the body of the poetry. Various poeticians and scholars defined Kavya differently. Abhinavagupta said that a good Kavya is composed by a creative genius (pratibha) . It produces Rasa (delight), Vaisadya and Soundarya, Vaisadya refers to clear, precise and enjoyable expression, Soundarya refers to beauty, charm (ramaniyata) that adorns Kavya. It provides rare delight to the readers, captivating their attention.  \nKavya Hetu refers to the causes of poerty and Kavya Prayojana means the goals or objectives of Kavya. The earliest theorists emphasized on Kirti and Priti as objectives of poetry. Kirti means fame and Priti means delight experienced by the readers or listeners. The basic purpose ofKavyais to communicate effectively. The ultimate aim of Kavya is to provide aesthetic rapture (Rasanubhava) .  \nKavya Prayojana is the goal of literary compositions. Ananda (aesthetic delight) and eradication of avidya (ignorance) are the purposes ofKavya. Avidya according to Indian Tradition is the root cause of human sorrows and miseries. Kavya annihilates avidya (ignorance) and makes the readers happy and contented. In Indian philosophy, there are four pillars of human life.  \nDharma (Righteousness)  \nArtha (Worldly prosperity)  \nKama (Satisfaction of desires)  \nMoksha (Emancipation from sorrows and cycle of birth and death)  \nThese four ends can be achieved by Kavya. The purpose of poetry (Kavya) canbe seen from different perspectives – the poet, the readers/ audience, social life and the world-view. Bharata in his „Natyashastra‟ talks about drama which is synonymous ofKavya. He calls it the fifth veda that provides reputation, long life, well-being, righteousness and enhancement of mental abilities.  \nDetailed discussion of Kavyahetu and Kavya Prayojana will be done in the following sections of the unit.  \nKavya hetu-Definition and Meaning  \nAll humans share their experiences with others. They like to communicate and express their feelings and thoughts. We also share our memories with others. This means that communication is a human need. Even dumb people want to communicate with others by gestures. Poets are different from ordinary human beings. They are more sensitive and full of imagination. They express their feelings and thoughts in very artistic manner. Good readers are called „bhavakas‟ in  \nIndian poetics. They are also very sensitive and profoundly appreciative. They understand suggestive power of poetry. They are also well-read and erudite.  \nSahridaya people are genuine bhavakas and appreciators. Ultimately, poetry is written for those who can understand and appreciate it. Kavya hetu is related to the causes poetry. There are some basic questions about Kavya hetu:  \n- What creates poetry?  \n- What are the causes that make one write poetry?  \n- What are the impulses behind writing of poetry?  \n- What are the qualities of a poet?  \nMajor Theorists’ Views  \nW.H. Hudson in his book An Introduction to the Study of Literature says that literary compositions are caused by the desire for self-expression; the desire to know about the world of reality and the world of imaginatio","cbCaisPCSIqOU87U","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaisPCSIqOU87U","pdf",239395,"English","# Objectives\n## Kavya: meaning in Sanskrit poetics\n## Kavya Hetu and Kavya Prayojana\n# Kavya Hetu: Definition and Meaning\n## Communication and the role of the poet\n## Key questions about kavyahetu\n# Major Theorists' Views\n## Hudson and self-expression\n## Raja Shekhara: poetic and appreciative faculties\n## Dandin, Rudrata, Kuntaka, Vamana\n## Mammata and Bhamaha","[{\"question\":\"What are the objectives of kavya according to the unit?\",\"answer\":\"The unit links poetry’s objectives to kirti (fame) and priti (delight experienced by readers or listeners), and it also emphasizes communication effectively and providing aesthetic rapture.\"},{\"question\":\"How does kavya relate to rasa and the qualities of good composition?\",\"answer\":\"In Sanskrit poetics, kavya is said to produce rasa (delight), along with vaisadya (clear, precise, enjoyable expression) and soundarya (beauty and charm) that captivate readers’ attention.\"},{\"question\":\"What does kavyahetu mean, and what causes of poetry does it ask about?\",\"answer\":\"Kavyahetu refers to the causes of poetry. 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