Class 7 Hindi - CBSE
Maan Kah Ek Kahani
Maan Kah Ek Kahani is a touching poem written by the famous Hindi poet Maithili Sharan Gupt, included in the Class 7 CBSE curriculum. The poem is presented as a dialogue between young Rahul and his mother, Yashodhara. Rahul innocent-heartedly asks his mother to tell him a story, prompting her to narrate the tale of Siddhartha (Lord Buddha) and his compassion toward a wounded swan. This chapter highlights values of empathy, kindness, and non-violence. For board exams, questions usually test comprehension of the mother-son interaction, the central moral message, and the meanings of specific poetic lines.
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वात्सल्य भाव (Motherly Affection)
The affectionate and gentle bond between mother Yashodhara and her curious son Rahul forms the emotional core of the poem.
करुणा और दया (Compassion and Mercy)
The poem emphasizes that the protector and saver of a life (Rakshak) is always greater than the one who tries to destroy it (Marne wala).
राहुल की जिज्ञासा (Rahul's Curiosity)
Rahul represents the innocent mind of children who are eager to listen to stories and learn about the world around them.
सिद्धार्थ का त्याग (Siddharth's Sacrifice)
It introduces students to the early life events of Siddhartha, showing how he chose compassion over cruelty by saving the wounded swan.
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Board Exam Info
In CBSE Class 7 Hindi examinations, this chapter typically carries around 4 to 6 marks. Common question types include short answer questions about Rahul's request, RTCs (Reference to Context) based on specific poetic stanzas, and value-based questions regarding the importance of kindness towards animals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the poet of 'Maan Kah Ek Kahani'?
The poem is written by the renowned Rashtrakavi Maithili Sharan Gupt.
Why does Rahul insist his mother tell him a story?
Rahul insists because his father, Siddhartha, has gone away, and he wants his mother to entertain him and satisfy his curiosity with a nice story.
What is the main moral lesson of this chapter?
The main moral is that 'saving a life is greater than taking a life' (मारने वाले से बचाने वाला बड़ा होता है).
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