The image provides a biography of the poet Sarojini Naidu and an analysis of her poem "The Bangle Sellers".
About the Poet: Sarojini Naidu (1879-1949), known as the 'Nightingale of India', was a poet, political activist, and freedom fighter.
Political Legacy: She was the first Indian woman to lead the Indian National Congress (1925) and the first female Governor of Uttar Pradesh following independence.
About the Poem: "The Bangle Sellers" (from The Bird of Time, 1912) honors the traditional profession and uses bangles to symbolize Indian culture, womanhood, and the various stages of a woman's life.
Themes: The poem uses vivid imagery to capture vibrant traditions and subtly supports nationalist views by praising native craftsmanshipThe image displays a textbook page containing the poem "Bangle Sellers" by Sarojini Naidu, which describes vendors selling traditional bangles at a temple fair.
The poem highlights different colored bangles suitable for women at various life stages, from young maidens to married women.
It explores the cultural and symbolic significance of bangles in Indian life, representing beauty, custom, and prosperity.
The text included is from the collection "A Realm of English (B)". This text is an excerpt from the poem "The Bangle Sellers" by Sarojini Naidu, which describes different types of bangles symbolizing various stages in an Indian woman's life.
Yellow and light-colored bangles represent a bride on her wedding morning.
Fiery or bright-colored bangles symbolize a bride's passion and joy.
Purple and gold-flecked grehy bangles are for a middle-aged woman who is a loving mother and dedicated wife.