Class 10 Hindi साखी Chapter 1 Explained

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What is the meaning of the word 'साखी' as per the text?

A form of poetry with 24 syllables
Direct knowledge imparted by the guru to the disciple (correct)
A place where Kabir gained experiential knowledge
A mixture of different languages used by Kabir

What is the significance of the number of syllables in a 'साखी'?

It represents the number of languages used by Kabir
It determines the complexity of the poem
It reflects the specific structure of a 'साखी' (correct)
It signifies the different stages of experiential knowledge

What does 'पचमेल खिंचड़ी' mean in the context of Kabir's language?

Poetry with a specific meter and rhyme scheme
The spiritual significance of Kabir's teachings
Experiential knowledge gained through travel
A blend of words from different languages (correct)

What is the primary theme presented by Kabir in his 'साखियों'?

The separation from worldly desires to attain God (D) Signup and view all the answers

'साखी' is best described as:

'साखी' is a form of couplet with specific syllable count and structure (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does Kabir emphasize in the first 'साखी'?

Using sweet language for communication (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is Kabir's advice in the second 'साखी'?

To seek God within oneself rather than in temples and pilgrimages (F) Signup and view all the answers

What is the literal meaning of the word 'साखी'?

Direct knowledge imparted by a guru to a disciple (E) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the number of syllables in a 'साखी'?

It reflects the complexity and depth of the spiritual message conveyed (A) Signup and view all the answers

'पचमेल खिंचड़ी' refers to Kabir's language as:

'Pachmel Khichdi' meaning a mixture of multiple languages (B) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Kabir's Sakhis

The word 'साखी' literally means a 'witness' or a 'testimonial'.
A 'साखी' typically has a specific number of syllables, which is significant in the context of Kabir's poetry.
In Kabir's language, 'पचमेल खिंचड़ी' refers to a unique blend of five languages: Persian, Arabic, Turkish, Bengali, and Hindi.

Themes and Emphasis in Sakhis

The primary theme presented by Kabir in his 'साखियों' is spiritual and philosophical, focusing on the seekers' quest for truth.
In the first 'साखी', Kabir emphasizes the importance of introspection and self-awareness.
In the second 'साखी', Kabir's advice is to renounce worldly desires and attachments.

Characteristics of Sakhis

A 'साखी' is best described as a short, poetic, and inspirational saying that conveys a profound spiritual message.

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Get a detailed explanation of the lesson 'साखी' from Class 10 Hindi, including the meanings of difficult words and solutions to exercises and questions. This resource provides a comprehensive summary of the chapter along with NCERT Solutions.