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What are considered the 'Apakarshakas' (detractors or diminishers) of Rasa?

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Remember the pair:
- Utkarshaka (Enhancer) = Guna/Alamkara.
- Apakarshaka (Detractor) = Dosha.
If you see the word 'Hatih' (killing) or 'Apakarsha' in a question, the answer is always Dosha.
Updated On: Jun 9, 2026
  • Alamkaras (Figures of speech)
  • Gunah (Excellences)
  • Doshah (Defects)
  • Ritayah (Styles)
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The Correct Option is C

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