Poetic Traditions and Linguistic Aesthetics · Cultures and Communities

Metaphor and Symbolism in Bhakti Poetry

Understanding the spiritual and social foundations of Hindi through the works of Kabir and Tulsidas.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do ancient metaphors continue to resonate in contemporary Hindi conversations?
  2. 2In what ways did the Bhakti movement simplify complex Sanskrit concepts for the common person?
  3. 3How does the musicality of verses aid in the retention and transmission of cultural values?

CBSE Learning Outcomes

CBSE: Bhakti Kaal - Kavya Khand - Class 12CBSE: Alankar, Chhand aur Bimb - Class 12
Class: Class 12
Subject: Hindi
Unit: Poetic Traditions and Linguistic Aesthetics
Period: Cultures and Communities

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