Stanza 1 Far below flowed the Jumna, swift and clear, Above frowned the jutting bank. Hills dark with the woods and scarred With the torrents were gathered around. Meaning Jumna – River Yamuna Swift – Quick Frowned – Show an angry face Jutting bank – Bank of the river that extends to the water Hills […]
Stanza 1 The boat of the boatman Madhu is Moored at the wharf of Rajgunj. It is uselessly laden with jute, and has been lying there idle for ever so long. Meaning Moored – Anchored Wharf – A level quayside area to which a ship may be moored to load and unload. Jute – Rough fibre used […]
Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high, Where knowledge is free: Meaning Where – a world where the following conditions are possible. Fear – Indians were afraid of the British power during this time. Knowledge is free – A world where anyone can gain knowledge. Questions What kind of fear […]
What was the king’s order to minister Gobu? (1 mark) Why did the king think that Gobu and the other courtiers were plotting against him? (1 mark) The terrified minister At these words sinister Broke into cold sweat with fright; The pandits grew pale And the courtiers once hale, Lay sleeplessly tossing all night. What was […]