Harvest Hymn — Flashcards

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A hymn is a song of praise. In this chapter, the word is used for a poem that praises deities with devotion and respect.

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Harvest Hymn is written by Sarojini Naidu. She is known for lyrical poetry and is often called the Nightingale of India.

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Men's Voices speak in the first two stanzas. They sing praises to Surya in the first stanza and Varuna in the second stanza.

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Women's Voices speak in the third stanza. They praise Prithvi, also called Earth, and describe her as the mother and source of harvest riches.

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All Voices speak in the final stanza. They praise Brahma, called Bramha in the poem, as the Lord of the Universe and the life of all life.

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Surya is praised as the giver of mellowing radiance and as the lord of the morn. The poem connects Surya with the success of sowing and corn, showing the sun's importance in farming.

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Surya is linked with bright morning light and mellowing radiance. These words show the warmth and energy of the sun, which help crops grow well.

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Varuna is praised as the sender of rain and the dewfall. The poem also calls him the lord of the rainbow and the main, meaning the sea, showing his link with water and mercy for the fields.