Sur Khahori (Poem 7) - Question & Answers - English (Compulsory) For HSC Part 1

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Poem 7 - Sur Khahori

By Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai
Translated In English by Professor Amina Khamisani

Question & Answers

Q.1: How is Khahori's character depicted by the poet?
Ans: Khahori's character is depicted according to their struggle. They have an ascetic character. They try to achieve that character by adopting many self-denying activities. After a long period of struggle, they succeed to achieve the spiritually.

Q.2: How do the Khahoris experience sleep?
Ans: If one night, we will sleep in the company of Khahoris, we will definitely achieve the spiritual power, because with them is the Lord of the universe. Neatness of their character, transparency of thought and dedication to their love make them as seer, mystic and ascetic.

Q.3: Where and why do Khahori's spend their days and nights?
Ans: Khahoris spend their days and nights mostly on the mountainous places. They spend their time in order to give pain to their bodies. They use the philosophy of gaining spiritual power by giving pain to their external mass of the body. They have firm believe in the fact that spirituality can be achieved by the denial of material desires.

Q.4: What does the poet want to say when he says "Where not a trace of birds is seen, fire is lit"?
Ans: The poet here wants to tell the reader about the spiritual power of Khahoris. They have spiritual access that is why they can go there where no one can go easily. They reach there before the birds and make that place brighten.

Q.5: What reward does a Khahori get after his hard work?
Ans. A Khahori gets spiritual power after his hard work.

Q.6: Surr Khahori is the narration of Khahori's struggle. Elaborate.
Ans: Surr Khahori is one of 30 Surs of Shah Latif's poetry. In this Surr, Shah Latif defines a Khahori and his struggle of satisfying his life. Khahori always tries to remain in search of spiritual power. He wants to make his soul permanent by giving up the desires of the world. In order to pious search, he sacrifices his worldly pleasures for the sake of his soul. He also gives pain, to his body so that he can achieve the internal happiness.

Q.7: Which poetic devices have been used in this poetry? Write with the examples.
Ans: The following poetic devices have been used in this poetry.

1. Metaphor:
   Examples: Their recognition becomes a raft in this ocean of the world.
2. Hyperbole:
   Example: Those who gave up both the worlds.
3. Alliteration:
   Example: Those on high way we're way land.
4. Irony:
   Example: Where not a trace of birds is seen.

Q.8: How do you express your emotions on the struggle of your friend or a family member?
Ans: I always become emotional when I see the struggle of the Carvans in Arabian deserts. They travel the distance of various sacred places on foot. Their journey is spiritual. They also give pain to their body in order to gain the spiritual power.