Sarojini Naidu
Sarojini Naidu
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The main them of the poem Song of Radha, the Milkmaid is "Quest for Love". Radha, who is in deep love with Krishna keeps thinking of him all the time. She is not bothered by what is happening around her. Her heart seems to be questing for her beloved. This is why, she cried out his name unintentionaRead more
The main them of the poem Song of Radha, the Milkmaid is “Quest for Love”. Radha, who is in deep love with Krishna keeps thinking of him all the time. She is not bothered by what is happening around her. Her heart seems to be questing for her beloved. This is why, she cried out his name unintentionally.
When she reaches the fair, she cannot sell her curd and rather takes it to shrine and gifts to God and prays Him for herself and her beloved.
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The central idea of the poem Song of Radha, the Milkmaid is that true love is deep and can never be controlled. The world becomes heaven for the lover and he/she is never bothered by the people around him/her. In the poem, we find Radha in deep love for Krishna. She cries his name again and again. TRead more
The central idea of the poem Song of Radha, the Milkmaid is that true love is deep and can never be controlled. The world becomes heaven for the lover and he/she is never bothered by the people around him/her. In the poem, we find Radha in deep love for Krishna. She cries his name again and again. The people around her laugh at her and even get angry. However she does not think of them. Instead she keeps praying for her beloved Krishna.
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This answer was edited.The central idea of the poem Palanquin Bearers is the beauty of Indian customs and traditions. In the poem, the poet describes how the bride is taken to her new home by the palanquin bearers in the palanquin. Those who are carrying her do not consider her as burden but rather call her a beautiful flRead more
The central idea of the poem Palanquin Bearers is the beauty of Indian customs and traditions. In the poem, the poet describes how the bride is taken to her new home by the palanquin bearers in the palanquin. Those who are carrying her do not consider her as burden but rather call her a beautiful flower and a precious stone. There is emotions of joy as well as sorrow.
Like many of the other poems, Palanquin Bearers also appreciates the unique culture of India and makes the Indian proud of their nation.
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The theme of the poem Palanquin Bearers is reflection of Customs and Traditions of Indian Marriage. In the poem, palanquin bearers are carrying beautiful bride in the palanquin and taking her to new home. They are singing and praising the bride. For them, she is not an ordinary human but a beautifulRead more
The theme of the poem Palanquin Bearers is reflection of Customs and Traditions of Indian Marriage. In the poem, palanquin bearers are carrying beautiful bride in the palanquin and taking her to new home. They are singing and praising the bride. For them, she is not an ordinary human but a beautiful flower and a precious gem. She is light, lovely and source of happiness.
There are sentiments of sorrow as well as of joy. The bride is sorrowful because she is leaving the house of her parents forever. On the other hand there is joy because she is entering a new phase of her life.
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The rhyme scheme of the poem Palanquin Bearers is AABBCCDD. Read summary of this poem.
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The conclusion of the poem Gift of India is that many brave Indian soldiers sacrificed their previous lives for the sake of their country. They did not fear the death and fought till their last breath. Hence we should remember them and what they did for our country. Read summary of this poem.
The conclusion of the poem Gift of India is that many brave Indian soldiers sacrificed their previous lives for the sake of their country. They did not fear the death and fought till their last breath. Hence we should remember them and what they did for our country.
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The central idea of the poem Gift of India is that the brave soldiers of our country laid their lives for its (India's) dignity. Mother India and her citizens can never forget these sacrifices. These soldiers are buried in different parts of the world. However their graves do not look scary. InsteadRead more
The central idea of the poem Gift of India is that the brave soldiers of our country laid their lives for its (India’s) dignity. Mother India and her citizens can never forget these sacrifices. These soldiers are buried in different parts of the world. However their graves do not look scary. Instead they are fragrant and pearl-like.
Mother earth is proud of these soldiers. However at the same time, she is sad for them and cannot bear their separation (as they are buried in foreign lands).
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The poem Gift of India is a lament for Mother India because the latter weeps whenever she thinks of her brave sons. They are buried in foreign lands and thus Mother India cannot bear their separation. On the other hand, Mother India feels proud because her brave sons never feared death and instead fRead more
The poem Gift of India is a lament for Mother India because the latter weeps whenever she thinks of her brave sons. They are buried in foreign lands and thus Mother India cannot bear their separation.
On the other hand, Mother India feels proud because her brave sons never feared death and instead fought courageously till their last breath. This is why this poem is both lament and pride for Mother India.
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