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What is the difference between Yamak and Shlesh Alankar?

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Yamak vs Shlesh Alankar (Figure of Speech):

  • Yamak Alankar: Same word is repeated twice or more, but conveys a different meaning each time (e.g., कनक कनक ते सौ गुनी — Gold / Datura).
  • Shlesh Alankar: Single word occurs once, but carries multiple merged meanings in the context (e.g., रहिमन पानी राखिए... — Water / Respect / Luster).
  • Key Difference: Yamak repeats the word; Shlesh clings multiple meanings to one single instance of the word.

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यमक और श्लेष अलंकार में क्या अंतर है?

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