In poetry, what is the meaning of the word 'धर्म' (Dharma) when referred to as the decorative attributes of a verse (अलंकार)?
- AMazhab (Religion)
- BGuna (Attribute/Property)
- CSatkarma (Good deeds)
- DKartavya (Duty)
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
In literary poetics and figures of speech (Alankara), the word 'Dharma' refers to the inherent characteristics, qualities, or attributes (Guna) shared between objects of comparison, such as the 'Sadharan Dharma' in a simile (Upama Alankara).