Sarojini Naidu | Harvest Hymn | An Analytical Study
Sarojini Naidu’s Poem ‘Harvest Hymn’-An Analytical Study
“Harvest Hymn” by Sarojini Naidu is a poem that praises and expresses gratitude to various deities for their blessings during the harvest season. The poem is divided into different sections, each addressing a different deity and their specific contributions.
In the first section, the voices of men praise Surya, the lord of the lotus and the harvest. They acknowledge that it is Surya’s bounty that has allowed their crops to prosper. They offer songs, garlands, and the gold of their fields and fruit as tribute. They celebrate Surya’s radiant presence with cymbals and flutes.
In the second section, the voices of men praise Varuna, the lord of the rainbow and the harvest. They recognize Varuna’s mercy that has nurtured their furrows and fostered their grain. They offer thanks, garlands, and the wealth of their valleys as tribute. They celebrate Varuna’s role in sending rain and dewfall with cymbals and pipes.
In the third section, the voices of women praise Prithvi, the queen of the gourd-flower and the harvest. They acknowledge Prithvi as the motherly Earth that provides them with a plentiful bosom that feeds them. They offer their love and garlands as tribute, recognizing Prithvi’s role in their abundant riches. They celebrate Prithvi’s giving nature with cymbals and drums.
In the final section, all voices unite to praise Bramha, the lord of the universe and the ultimate source of life. They acknowledge Bramha as the seed and scythe of their harvests, as well as the guiding force in their lives. They offer their lives, labors, and prayers as tribute, seeking Bramha’s succor, counsel, and care. They celebrate Bramha’s blessings with cymbals and prayers.
The theme of the poem ‘Harvest Hymn’ revolves around gratitude, praise, and reverence for the deities who bring abundance and blessings during the harvest season. The poetic diction, or the choice of words, is reverential and filled with vivid imagery, invoking a sense of devotion and thanksgiving. The poem expresses the deep connection between humans and the divine forces that sustain and nurture life. 0 0 0
Sarojini Naidu Harvest Hymn An Analytical Study
N.B. The article ‘Sarojini Naidu Harvest Hymn An Analytical Study’ originally belongs to the book ‘Analytical Studies of Selected Poems of Sarojini Naidu‘ by Menonim Menonimus.
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