Class 6 Hindi - CBSE
Maiya Main Nahin Makhan Khayo
Maiya Main Nahin Makhan Khayo is a sweet and playful poetic chapter in the Class 6 CBSE Hindi syllabus, written by the famous Bhakti poet Surdas. It depicts the innocent childhood antics of Lord Krishna, who has been playfully accused by his friends of stealing and eating butter. When questioned by his mother, Yashoda, Krishna denies it with clever and adorable excuses, blaming his friends and his own height. This chapter is important for board and school exams as it tests a student's ability to understand Braj bhasha poetry, appreciate classical Hindi literature, and grasp the emotional context of mother-child affection in Hindu mythology.
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ब्रज भाषा (Braj Bhasha)
The literary dialect of Hindi used by Surdas in this poem, which was spoken in the Braj region associated with Lord Krishna's childhood.
कृष्ण की बाल-लीलाएं (Krishna's Childhood Pranks)
The mischief and innocent activities of young Krishna, particularly stealing butter from neighborhood pots.
यशौता और कृष्ण का संवाद (Dialogue between Yashoda and Krishna)
The loving conversation where mother Yashoda gently questions Krishna about the butter, and Krishna offers innocent and funny denials.
वात्सल्य रस (Vatsalya Ras)
The poetic sentiment or emotional state representing pure parental love, care, and affection towards a child.
सूरदास की काव्य शैली (Surdas's Poetic Style)
The musical, rhyming, and devotional style of writing pad/poems dedicated to Lord Krishna used by the blind saint Surdas.
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Board Exam Info
In CBSE Class 6 Hindi exams, this chapter typically carries around 5 to 8 marks. Common question types include reading comprehension from the poem, explaining specific lines in simple Hindi (आसय स्पष्ट कीजिए), short answer questions about Krishna's excuses, and grammar questions related to Braj bhasha words and their standard Hindi meanings.
Frequently Asked Questions
कृष्ण ने मक्खन खाने से इंकार करने के लिए क्या बहाना बनाया?
कृष्ण ने कहा कि मैं तो छोटा बालक हूँ, मेरे हाथ मक्खन तक कैसे पहुँचते और मेरे दोस्तों ने जबरदस्ती मेरे मुख पर मक्खन लगा दिया है।
इस कविता के रचयिता कौन हैं?
इस प्रसिद्ध पद के रचयिता भक्त कवि सूरदास जी हैं।
माता यशोदा कृष्ण से क्या पूछ रही हैं?
माता यशोदा कृष्ण से पूछ रही हैं कि क्या तुमने ही चुराकर मक्खन खाया है, क्योंकि सभी ग्वाले तुम पर यही आरोप लगा रहे हैं।
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