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According to the passage, what was the immediate action taken by Shri Ram before lifting the bow?
According to the passage, what was the immediate action taken by Shri Ram before lifting the bow?
- He tested the bow's strength.
- He sought blessings from his guru in his mind. (correct)
- He addressed the crowd.
- He adjusted his attire.
Tulsidas describes Shri Ram's act of lifting and stringing the bow as a slow and deliberate process witnessed by all in attendance.
Tulsidas describes Shri Ram's act of lifting and stringing the bow as a slow and deliberate process witnessed by all in attendance.
False (B)
What is the name of the meter (छंद) adopted in this excerpt?
What is the name of the meter (छंद) adopted in this excerpt?
Doha
The sound produced by the breaking of the bow was so intense that it reverberated throughout the ________.
The sound produced by the breaking of the bow was so intense that it reverberated throughout the ________.
Match the elements of 'Kavyagat Saundarya' with their corresponding descriptions from the passage:
Match the elements of 'Kavyagat Saundarya' with their corresponding descriptions from the passage:
According to the passage, what simile is used to describe the appearance of the bow when Shri Ram held it?
According to the passage, what simile is used to describe the appearance of the bow when Shri Ram held it?
The 'ras' (essence) in this passage is purely of 'shringar' (love).
The 'ras' (essence) in this passage is purely of 'shringar' (love).
What is the 'vritti' (वृत्ति) mentioned in this excerpt?
What is the 'vritti' (वृत्ति) mentioned in this excerpt?
According to the excerpt, the style (shaili) is a combination of Prabandh and ________.
According to the excerpt, the style (shaili) is a combination of Prabandh and ________.
What does the term 'Atishyokti' (अतिश्योक्ति) refer to in the context of 'Alankar'?
What does the term 'Atishyokti' (अतिश्योक्ति) refer to in the context of 'Alankar'?
The language used in the excerpt is Sanskrit.
The language used in the excerpt is Sanskrit.
Name one of the 'Alankar' (अलंकार) mentioned in the excerpt.
Name one of the 'Alankar' (अलंकार) mentioned in the excerpt.
The 'ras' (रस) expressed in the excerpt is a combination of Shringar and ________.
The 'ras' (रस) expressed in the excerpt is a combination of Shringar and ________.
According to the passage, what was the atmosphere after Shri Ram broke the bow?
According to the passage, what was the atmosphere after Shri Ram broke the bow?
The poet only focuses on the physical aspect of breaking the bow and ignores any emotional or spiritual elements.
The poet only focuses on the physical aspect of breaking the bow and ignores any emotional or spiritual elements.
The word 'Saundarya' implies which of the following options?
The word 'Saundarya' implies which of the following options?
What are the two types of 'Shabd-Shakti' mentioned in the excerpt?
What are the two types of 'Shabd-Shakti' mentioned in the excerpt?
The breaking of the bow happened in a ________.
The breaking of the bow happened in a ________.
The poem uses personification.
The poem uses personification.
What does 'purvavat' mean?
What does 'purvavat' mean?
Flashcards
Language of the excerpt?
Language of the excerpt?
The language used in the excerpt is Avadhi.
Guna (quality)?
Guna (quality)?
The Guna (quality) of the excerpt is Madhurya (sweetness).
Chhand (meter)?
Chhand (meter)?
The Chhand (meter) used in the excerpt is Doha.
Style of the excerpt?
Style of the excerpt?
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Ras (sentiment)?
Ras (sentiment)?
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Shabd-Shakti (power of words)?
Shabd-Shakti (power of words)?
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Alankar (figure of speech)?
Alankar (figure of speech)?
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Study Notes
- The passage is titled "Padyaansh - 21."
Context
- Reference: Same context as before
- Topic: Describes the extraordinary atmosphere following Shri Ram breaking the bow
Explanation
- Tulsidas states that Shri Ram mentally greeted his guru and swiftly lifted the bow
- As Shri Ram picked up the bow, it shone like lightning and formed a circle in the sky
- Shri Ram executed this task with such speed and skill that no one in the assembly saw him take the bow, string it, or draw it
- No one realized when he took the bow, strung it, and drew it; all actions happened in a moment
- Instantly, Shri Ram broke the bow in the middle
- The sound of the bow breaking was so tremendous that it echoed throughout the three worlds
Poetic Beauty
- Language: Avadhi
- Quality: Madhurya (sweetness)
- Meter: Doha
- Style: Narrative and aphoristic
- Mood/Sentiment (Ras): Love and wonder (Shrinagar and Adbhut)
- Word Power (Shabd-Shakti): Denotative (Abhidha) and indicative (Lakshana)
- Figures of Speech (Alankar): Alliteration (Anupras), simile (Upma), and hyperbole (Atishyokti)
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