Class 7 Hindi - KARNATAKA
Maan Kah Ek Kahani
Maan Kah Ek Kahani is a touching and melodious poem written by the famous Hindi poet Maithili Sharan Gupt. The chapter is presented in the form of a dialogue between a young prince, Rahul, and his mother, Yashodhara. Rahul insists his mother tell him a story, prompting Yashodhara to narrate the compassionate tale of Siddhartha (Lord Buddha) saving a wounded swan. This chapter highlights core values of empathy, non-violence, and kindness towards all living beings. For Karnataka (KSEEB) Class 7 board exams, students are tested on their comprehension of the poem, contextual meanings, stanza explanations, and character motivations.
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वात्सल्य प्रेम (Vatsalya Prem)
The affectionate and tender bond between a mother (Yashodhara) and her child (Rahul) as seen in their playful conversation.
दया और करुणा (Daya aur Karuna)
The central moral theme emphasizing that the protector (rakshak) is always greater than the destroyer (marne wala).
सिद्धार्थ का त्याग (Siddharth ka Tyag)
The backstory of prince Siddhartha showing mercy to the wounded swan, which forms the core of the story within the poem.
काव्य सौंदर्य (Kavya Saundarya)
The lyrical rhythm, rhyming scheme, and emotional depth used by poet Maithili Sharan Gupt to engage young readers.
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Board Exam Info
In Karnataka (KSEEB) Class 7 Hindi exams, this chapter typically carries around 6 to 8 marks. Common question types include stanza comprehension (संदर्भ सहित व्याख्या), short answers about Rahul and Yashodhara, and value-based questions on kindness to animals.
Frequently Asked Questions
इस कविता के रचयिता कौन हैं?
इस कविता के रचयिता प्रसिद्ध राष्ट्रकवि मैथिलीशरण गुप्त हैं।
राहुल अपनी माँ से क्या जिद कर रहा था?
राहुल अपनी माँ यशोधा से एक कहानी सुनाने की जिद कर रहा था।
कविता में 'रक्षक' किसे कहा गया है और क्यों?
कविता में सिद्धार्थ को 'रक्षक' कहा गया है क्योंकि उन्होंने घायल हंस की जान बचाई थी।
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