What is the message of the poem in the bazaars of Hyderabad?
Through the poem, Naidu encourages the Indians to buy goods from their traditional bazaars and she urges the country men to take part in the Swadeshi movement and boycott all foreign goods.
What is that you like the most about the poem in the bazaars of Hyderabad?
Answer: Yes, I like the poem because there is an inherent sense of magnificence, colour and royalty to it. The language is melodious and the imagery is vivid. In describing the beauty of a traditional Indian bazaar, Naidu had touched upon all the five senses of sight, sound, smell, touch and taste.
How does the poet describe the bazaars of Hyderabad?
Answer: The poet Sarojini Naidu describes about the rich culture of the bazaars of Hyderabad. She described about the materials which were sold in the bazaars of Hyderabad.
What is the difference between amber and jade in the bazaars of Hyderabad?
Question 5: Explain the meaning of mirrors with panels of amber. Answer: It means that the mirrors sold by the merchants in the bazaar were framed with a yellow colour stone which is known as jade.
What did magicians chant?
| magician’s chant | |
|---|---|
| Start of a magician’s chant | |
| ABRA | |
| End to a magician’s chant | |
| POCUS | |
What were sold in the bazaars of Hyderabad?
The merchants were in the Bazaars of Hyderabad. They were selling costly goods. : The goods on sell were turban, tunics, mirrors and daggers. The turbans were red and silver colour, tunics were made of shining purple brocade , mirrors were framed with yellow amber and the daggers had handles of jade….
Who is the speaker in the poem in the bazaars of Hyderabad?
Sarojini Naidu
Do you think the bazaars of Hyderabad are as attractive as a modern shopping mall Why Why not?
Ans. The bazaars of Hyderabad are much more attractive than the modern shopping mall because of the sheer variety of wares that they Page 3 English Class VIII 3 | Page have to offer. No shopping mall can match the richness of sights and sounds that can be found in the bazaars.
Who all does the poet see in the bazaar?
The poet visits a bazaar in Hyderabad, India. There she sees a number of shops, vendors, peddlers, etc. She starts by asking the merchants what they sold and their reply was, “turbans of crimson and silver, tunics of purple brocade, mirrors with panels of amber, daggers with handles of jade.”
What was the greatest work of Bammera Pothana?
(1450–1510) was an Indian Telugu poet best known for his translation of the Bhagavata Purana from Sanskrit to Telugu. He was a Telugu and Sanskrit Scholar. His work, Andhra Maha Bhagavatamu, is popularly called as Pothana Bhagavatam in Telugu.
Who are peddlers What are they doing in the market?
A peddler is someone who sells things, but it’s a very specific type of selling. Peddlers — also known as hawkers and pitchmen — travel from town to town, especially with a carnival or circus. Peddlers are also found on the street, selling many different things, from jewelry to DVDs.
How is the market in the poem different from the market we see around us?
Answer: The market described in the poem ‘In the bazaars of Hyderabad’ is a noisy and busy place. These days, we see more superstores or malls in place of markets. In markets, there are proper shops with colourful lighting and advertisements.
What is the meaning of spells for aeons to come?
Ans. The line “Spells for aeons to come” means that the magicians are chanting magical spells to call upon aeons which are divine or supernatural powers. Perhaps they are doing this to entertain the audience in front of them. It also indicates the religious belief of the people visiting the market.
What did peddlers call?
Peddlers have been known since antiquity. They were known by a variety of names throughout the ages, including Arabber, hawker, costermonger (English), chapman (medieval English), huckster, itinerant vendor or street vendor.
What is the difference between hawkers and peddlers?
A hawker is an individual who sells wares by carrying them through the streets. A peddler is defined as a retail dealer who brings goods from place to place, exhibiting them for sale. The terms are frequently defined in state statutes or city ordinances and are often used interchangeably.
What did peddlers sell?
Answer: The peddler sold small rattraps made of wire. He made them himself. He got the material by begging in the stores or at the big farms.
How did the Rattrap seller make a living?
He made rattraps of wire and went around selling them. He got material for making them by begging in the big stores or at big farms. Since his business was not quite profitable, he would beg or steal in order to survive.
Why did the old crofter let the Rattrap seller inside his cottage?
The crofter happily took him inside as he wanted someone to talk to. He offered him hot supper. Then he gave him a big slice of tobacco for his pipe to smoke. Finally, he entertained the stranger by playing the game of cards ‘Majolis’ with him until bed time.
How did the peddler get caught in the Rattrap of the world?
How did he himself get caught in the same? Answer : The peddler in the story ‘The Rattrap’ believed very strongly that this world was a big rattrap. It offered comforts and joys just like the rattrap offered food to a rat. As soon as a rat was tempted to touch the bait, it trapped him.
How did peddler slept?
The peddler spent most of his time at the ironmaster’s house sleeping. He hardly caused any trouble. Even on the day of Christmas, he joined the celebrations for a brief moment but again went back to sleep. At the ironmaster’s house, he found the perfect environment to quench his thirst to sleep peacefully.