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Modern English-|, , Lesson-1_ Gitanjali, , Comprehension :, , i, , (i) What is the poet trying to express in this poem?, , Ans : In this poem, the poet is trying to express that we should leave laziness and work hard., , (ii) What does the poet mean by "chanting" and ‘telling if beads"?, , Ans : By * chanting" and ‘telling beads" the poet means the singing and prayer to God., , (iii) The poet says that God is not to be found in the temple. What is your opinion on this?, , Ans : This is partly true because God is everywhere and he present wherever we believe him to, be., , {iv) According to the poet, Where can God be found?, , Ans : According to the poet, God is present with those who work hard and love their duties., , (v) What does the poet mean by "deliverance"?, , Ans : Deliverance means that bond between God and us no longer exists., , (vi) What does the poet mean by " meditation * and "flowers and incense"?, , Ans : By " meditations" the poet means thinking deeply on religious issues and by “flowers and, incense" the poet means the offerings made to God.

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Extra Questions :, , (a) What does the worshipping “in this lonely dark corner of a temple with door shut" means?, Ans : It means praying in the dark corner., , (b) Whose garment is covered with dust?, , Ans : The garment of God is covered with dust., , (c) Why is God bound with us forever?, , Ans : God is bound with us forever because He loves us and we are his creations.