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ASR, ASR, PART - B, 1. IN THE BAZAARS OF HYDERABAD, ENGLISH, - By Sarojini Naidu, for Enhanced Competence, What do you sell, O ye merchants?, Richly your wares are displayed,, Turbans of crimson and silver,, FIRST YEAR First Semester, Tunics of purple brocade,, Mirrors with panels of amber,, STUDY MATERIAL, Daggers with handles of jade., What do you weigh, O ye vendors?, Saffron and lentil and rice., Short fiction, What do you grind, O ye maidens?, Prose, Sandalwood, henna and spice., Рoem, What do you call, O ye pedlars?, One Act Play, Chessmen and ivory dice., Grammar, What do you make, O ye goldsmiths?, Pronunciation, Wristlet and anklet and ring,, Vocabulary, Spelling, Punctuation, Bells for the feet of blue pigeons,, Frail as a dragon-fly's wing,, Girdles of gold for the dancers,, Scabbards of gold for the king., What do you cry, O ye fruitmen?, Citron, pomegranate and plum., What do you play, O musicians?, Cithar, sarangi and drum., 21, ENGLISH OU Sem I, ENGLISH OU - Sem I, 22

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ASR, ASR, What do you chant, O magicians?, Hyderabad was written by Sarojini Naidu. It is a vibrant, colourful poem, Spells for the aeons to come., describing the bazaars of Hyderabad. This poem was written during the, British rule when Indians were asked to boycott foreign products and buy, What do you weave, O ye flower-girls?, goods from traditional Indian bazaars., With tassels of azure and red?, Markets have been said to reflect the 'soul' of a city. They are places, Crowns for the brow of a bridegroom,, where the inhabitants of the city visit to buy daily necessities and wants, as, well where tourists come to buy the objects unique to that city as souvenirs., Chaplets to garland his bed,, The poem describes various wares Indian streets offer. It reflects our village/, Sheets of white blossoms new-gathered, town/ city market., To perfume the sleep of the dead., The merchants have grandly displayed their wares. There are turbans, 1. Describe the scene of the bazaar in your own words., (Or), in crimson and silver and purple brocade tunics for sale. The merchants, also have mirrors with amber panels and jade-handled daggers for sale., 2. Reading this poem is an experience that involves the senses., Discuss., (Or), The vendors are selling commodities of daily use such as saffron, lentil and, rice. The maidens have brought to the market sandalwood, henna, and, 3. What do you think are the special features of the bazaar? How, does it compare with a fair or bazaar in your town., spices that they themselves have ground. The pedlars have chessman and, (Or), ivory dice on sale. The pedlars have displayed chessmen and dice made of, 4. Describe the variety of articles the goldsmiths make. Who will, buy these things?, (Or), ivory., 5. Can you think of a reason why the musicians and magicians are, paired together in one stanza? Elaborate on your answer. (Or), The goldsmiths have on sale wristlets, anklets and rings that will, adore delicate hands and feet. They have girdles and scabbards for the, dancers and kings. In addition, the goldsmiths have also designed delicate, 6. Comment on the juxtaposition of the flower-girls making garlands, for a bridegroom, while also making them for corpses at the same, bells for the feet of blue pigeons. The poet writes about fruits like citrons,, time., (Or), pomegranates and plums that are being sold by the fruit sellers. Further,, 7. How does this poem balance the physical world with the, philosophical?, she also mentions the musicians who have their cithar, sarangi and drum, (Or), on display. Magicians spell for aeons to come. The poet describes how, 8. The swadeshi movement launched during the freedom struggle, urged Indians to boycott British products and to rely on local ones., Re-read Naidu's biography on page 1, and discuss what relevance, the poem may have in this context., flowers are used to make tassels, crowns and chaplets for the bridegroom, and the bride to wish them a happy married life. In addition, she also, (Or), describes how fresh white flowers are collected for people who wish to pay, their last tribute to their loved ones who are no more., 9. Any question from this poem., Ans : Sarojini Naidu was a very popular poet who played an important role in, The poem appeals to all our senses of sight, sound, smell, taste and, the freedom struggle of India. She was called the Nightingale of India and, touch. Clothes, ornaments, flowers offer pleasant sights and touch. Flowers, served the country in various positions. The poem, In the Bazaars of, thrill our smell organs. Fruits taste and music pleases our ears., 23, ENGLISH OU - Sem I, ENGLISH OU - Sem I, 24