ICSE Hindi Stories

The poem Matr Mandir ki Or is explained line by line. Read along for best results. Feedback welcome at sashint@gmail.com

Shreekanth Singh is adamant upon leaving the house. Lal Bihari feels guilty about what he did. Anandi saves the day. Read along for best results. This is an updated version with a detailed line by line explanation. For shorter verion please see earlier episodes. Feedback welcome at sashint@gmail.com

Anandi's husband Shreekanth Singh returns home and learns about the fight. He confronts his father and decides to leave home. Read along for best results. Feedback welcome at sashint@gmail.com This is an updated version of Bade Ghar Ki Beti. Detailed line by line explanation. For shorter version, please see earlier episodes.

This is an updated version of Bade Ghar Ki Beti. Detailed line by line explanation. For shorter version, please see earlier episodes. The main characters of the story are introduced. Anandi and her brother-in-law Lal Bihari Singh get into a fight. Read along for best results. Feedback welcome at sashint@gmail.com

Line by line explanation of Nirala's poem Bhikshuk. Feedback welcome at sashint@gmail.com

Ramnihal remembers his meeting with Manorama and the effect she had on him. Mohan and his mental challenges are discussed. Feedback welcome at sashint@gmail.com

We meet Ramnihal and Shyama. Ramnihal is leaving and is upset. Shyama asks him the reasons for this. Your feedback is welcome at sashint@gmail.com

Line by line explanation of Jainendra Kumar's short story. Two friends holidaying in Nainital, meet a poor boy on a bitter cold evening. Feedback welcome at sashint@gmail.com

Line by line explanation of the poem Swarg Bana Saktey Hain by Ramdhari Singh Dinkar. Read along for best results. Feedback welcome at sashint@gmail.com

Explanation of the poem Megh Aaye. The poem is read aloud and explained line by line. Feedback welcome at sashint@gmail.com.

A delightful account of Tagore's childhood. Feedback welcome at sashint@gmail.com. 

Stanzas 4 to 7 are explained. Topics include: self-interest driven friendships, risk-management, excess wealth and importance of timing. Feedback welcome at sashint@gmail.com

The first three stanzas are explained. Topics include lathi, kamri and gun. Feedback welcome at sashint@gmail.com

Published in 1774, Lord Chesterfield's letter to his son contains some great financial advice that remains relevant even today. Feedback welcome at sashint@gmail.com

We learn more about the various types of competitions and what motivates the players. Feedback: sashint@gmail.com

We learn about the history of pigeons and the type of pigeons in India. We are introduced to the sport of Kabootarbaazi and the key people involved. Feedback: sashint@gmail.com

The author explains the challenges faced by his friend due the large family size. This part includes a brief explanation for my disagreement with the author's way of thinking. Feedback welcome at: sashint@gmail.com 

The author introduces his essay and describes the problems faced due to an increasing population. 

Lajwanti is getting ready to leave for the Teerth Yatra, when she hears her neighbor Haro crying. 

Lajwanti promises the goddess that she will go on a pilgrimage (Teerth Yatra) if her son recovers from this illness. 

We meet Lajwanti, the mother of Hemraj. Hemraj falls sick and Lajwanti goes to the village doctor.

The poet explains that the essence of life is to keep working relentlessly. Wins and losses, joys and sorrows all have to be taken in our stride. We should keep making progress every day and every moment. 

The poet expresses his love and devotion for his country. He describes the physical features, the natural beauty and important historical characters of his country - India. 

Five dohas of Kabir explained (Importance of guru, dissolving the ego, Masjid and prayers, worshiping stones & infinite virtues of God). Resources: Sunil Khilnani's BBC Podcast on Kabir: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b05vy50d Linda Hess of Stanford on Kabir: https://youtu.be/KAG2v9wiyNU Songs of Kabir translated by Arvind Krishna Mehrotra. Available on Amazon. http://www.kabirproject.org/ A...

The poet says that those people who do not consider Lord Ram worthy should be avoided like the enemy; even if these people are our most loved ones. The poet  gives the example of several people who renounced their loved ones and then found joy and happiness.