Tansen
Maharashtra Board · Class 9 · English
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Character Analysis
- Tansen was a renowned singer in Emperor Akbar's court who won great fame
- He was called the 'chief jewel' in Akbar's diadem (crown)
- Tansen possessed magical singing abilities - could sing Deepak Raga (Song of Fire) and create real fire
Plot Summary and Key Events
- Tansen sang in Akbar's court and won great renown with his silver-bell-like voice
- Akbar rewarded him generously and called him the chief jewel of his crown
- Tansen sang Deepak Raga so powerfully that his body burst into flames
Themes and Literary Elements
- Power of Music: Music can create fire, bring rain, heal, and enchant all living beings
- Teacher-Student Relationship: The guru is always superior to the disciple
- Humility: Both Tansen and Akbar show humility before the Ostad
Important Quotes and Their Significance
- 'His voice rang like the sound of silver bells' - Shows the beauty and purity of Tansen's voice
- 'Called him chief jewel in his diadem' - Indicates Tansen's precious value to Akbar
- 'Scorning its wealth, remote and far-away / He dwells within a cave of Himalay' - Shows the teacher's detachment from materialism
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