Notes For All Chapters English Beehive Class 9
About the Poet
Chinnaswami Subramania Bharatiyar (11 Dec. 1882 – 11 Sept. 1921) was an Indian writer, journalist, Indian Independence activist and social reformer from Tamil Nadu. He was popularly known as ‘Mahakavi Bharati’ and a pioneer of modem Tamil poetry. In fact, he was one of the greatest Tamil literary figures of all time. His fiery songs kindled patriotism and nationalism during the Indian Independent movement.
Bharati was badly affected by the imprisonments. But in 1920 the restrictions imposed on his movements were removed by a General Amnesty Order. However, he was struck by an elephant at Chennai whom he used to feed daily.
Although he survived for a few months, his health deteriorated to a great extent and died. But we remember him as the people’s poet, a great nationalist, outstanding freedom fighter and social visionary of the country.
Central Idea of the Poem
Subramania Bharati has advised us to be strong in mind and body. The wind will be our friend when we are strong. Actually the wind represents the difficulties and challenges. We should encounter them boldly.
Theme of the Poem
The poem inspires us to face the challenges and hardships with courage, grit and firm determination. The wind is a symbol of problems and obstacles which are to be dealt without fear. We must be friends with the wind and obstacles to cope with hard situations.
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