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सवैये

CBSE · Class 9 · Hindi

Flashcards for सवैये — CBSE Class 9 Hindi. Quick Q&A cards covering key concepts, definitions, and formulas.

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Card 1Poet's Biography

Who was Raskan and what was his original name?

Answer

Raskan was a prominent Krishna-bhakti poet born in 1548. His original name was Sayed Ibrahim. He was from near Delhi but moved to Brajbhumi after taking initiation from Goswami Vittalnath. He died aro

Card 2Literary Works

What are the main works of Raskan?

Answer

Raskan's available works are 'Sujan Raskan' and 'Premvatika'. His writings are compiled in 'Raskan Rachnavali'. His poetry focuses on Krishna's beauty, Braj's glory, and Radha-Krishna's love stories.

Card 3Poetic Form

What is a Savaiya? Define this poetic form.

Answer

Savaiya is a Hindi metric verse form (varnik chhand) containing 22-26 syllables. It was very popular in Brajbhasha poetry. Raskan used this form effectively to express his devotional feelings towards

Card 4Devotional Expression

In the first savaiya, in which four forms does the poet wish to live in Braj?

Answer

The poet wishes to live in Braj as: 1) Human - among the cowherds of Gokul, 2) Animal - among Nanda's cows, 3) Stone - as the Govardhan mountain that Krishna lifted, 4) Bird - nesting in Kadamba trees

Card 5Devotional Intensity

What does 'या लकुटी अरु कामरिया पर राज तिहूँ पुर को तजि डारौं' mean?

Answer

This line means 'I would abandon the rule of all three worlds (heaven, earth, underworld) for Krishna's staff and blanket.' It shows the poet's ultimate devotion - he values simple symbols of Krishna

Card 6Cultural References

What are the 'आठहुँ सिद्धि नवौ निधि' that the poet is willing to give up?

Answer

Eight Siddhis: Anima, Mahima, Garima, Laghima, Prapti, Prakamya, Ishitva, Vashitva. Nine Nidhis: Padma, Mahapadma, Shankha, Makara, Kachhapa, Mukunda, Kunda, Neela, Kharva. These represent supernatura

Card 7Poetic Expression

Explain 'कोटिक ए कलधौत के धाम करील के कुंजन ऊपर वारौं'.

Answer

The poet says he would sacrifice millions of golden-silver palaces for the thorny groves (kareel bushes) of Braj. This shows his preference for the simple, natural beauty of Krishna's land over materi

Card 8Character Analysis

In the third savaiya, what does the gopi want to dress up as?

Answer

The gopi wants to dress as Krishna by wearing: peacock feather on head, garland of gunja beads around neck, yellow silk cloth, and carrying a staff. She wants to wander in forests with cattle and cowh

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