Class 7 Hindi - PUNJAB
Maan Kah Ek Kahani
Maan Kah Ek Kahani is a beautiful and emotional poem from the Class 7 Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) Hindi curriculum. Written by the renowned poet Maithili Sharan Gupt, the chapter captures a heartwarming conversation between a mother (Gautami) and her son (Rahul). Rahul insists that his mother tell him a story, prompting her to narrate the compassionate tale of Prince Siddhartha (Lord Buddha) saving a wounded swan. This chapter teaches young students about the values of kindness, empathy, the sanctity of life, and the famous moral that the protector is always greater than the destroyer. For board exams, questions usually focus on explanations of stanzas, character understanding, and central themes.
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वात्सल्य प्रेम (Motherly Affection)
The poem highlights the sweet and innocent bond between a mother and her child through dialogue and gentle persuasion.
दया और करुणा (Compassion and Mercy)
The central theme emphasizes that saving a life is far greater and nobler than taking or harming one.
रक्षक और भक्षक (Protector vs Destroyer)
It presents a deep philosophical conflict between Devadatta, who shot the swan (bhakshak), and Siddhartha, who saved it (rakshak).
मैथिलीशरण गुप्त की काव्यशैली (Poetic Style)
Understanding the simple yet impactful narrative style of the poet that makes complex moral lessons easy for children to grasp.
Important Formulas
Board Exam Info
In the Punjab (PSEB) Class 7 Hindi examinations, this chapter typically carries around 5 to 8 marks. Common question types include stanza comprehension (काव्यांश की व्याख्या), short answer questions about the dialogue between Rahul and his mother, and value-based questions on the moral of the story.
Frequently Asked Questions
कविता में माँ से कहानी कौन और क्यों जिद करके सुन रहा है?
कविता में माँ (गौतमी) से उनका बेटा राहुल जिद करके कहानी सुन रहा है क्योंकि वह बाल-हठ कर रहा है और उसे कहानियाँ बहुत पसंद हैं।
सिद्धार्थ और देवदत्त में हंस को लेकर क्या विवाद था?
देवदत्त ने घायल हंस को तीर मारकर गिराया था इसलिए वह उस पर अपना अधिकार जता रहा था, जबकि सिद्धार्थ ने उसे बचाया था इसलिए वे उसे अपना मान रहे थे।
इस कविता से हमें क्या मुख्य शिक्षा मिलती है?
इस कविता से हमें शिक्षा मिलती है कि 'मारने वाले से बचाने वाला बड़ा होता है' और हमें सभी जीवों के प्रति दया भाव रखना चाहिए।
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