‘त्रिवेन्द्रम्‑रूपक’ मां सन्स्कारुपनो विशेष विनियोग

Summary

Written in Gujarati, this article examines the play ‘Trivendram‑Rūpaka’ and its distinctive use of rhetorical devices or *saṃskāra*. After outlining the play’s plot and characters, the author analyses how the dramatist employs repetition, alliteration and symbolic imagery to heighten emotional impact. He compares these devices with those found in classical Sanskrit drama, noting both continuities and innovations. The paper argues that ‘Trivendram‑Rūpaka’ synthesises folk storytelling with courtly aesthetics, creating a layered text that appeals to diverse audiences. Through close reading, the author demonstrates that the play’s language and metrical choices are integral to its thematic concerns, such as the tension between duty and desire.