1. Is reason, in the poem Where the Mind is without Fear, compared to a stream? Why?

Question

Reply each of the following questions in one complete sentence:

1. Is reason, in the poem Where the Mind is without Fear, compared to a stream? Why?

2. What is meant by “knowledge is free” in the poem?

3. What is meant by “narrow domestic walls” in the poem?

4. Give the two qualities of mind described in the poem.

5. Why does the poet compare ‘dead habit’ to ‘dreary desert sand?’

6. To whom does the poet address his poem?

Answer 1

1. Yes, reason, in the poem Where the Mind is without Fear, is compared to a stream because like the stream, reason is very clear and flowing.

2. The poet desires that there should be no restriction for getting knowledge. It should be free to all castes and creeds so that all may acquire it.

3. It means that the world should not be divided into small parts on the basis of caste, creed or colour .

4. Ever widening thought and action are the two qualities of mind described by Tagore in the poem.

5. The poet compares dead habit to dreary desert sand because the dead habits are like dreary desert which is lifeless and of no worth, so is the case with dead habits as they stop progress.

6. The poet addresses his poem to God