कठपुतली (Kathputli) is a poem in NCERT Class 7 Hindi Vasant (Part 2), Chapter 4. It is written by Bhavani Prasad Mishra. The poem is about a puppet (kathputli) that is frustrated with being controlled by strings and yearns for independence. Through the puppet's desire for freedom, the poet conveys the universal longing to be free from all constraints.
कठपुतली — NCERT Class 7 Hindi Vasant Chapter 4; poet: Bhavani Prasad Mishra.
Poem is from the perspective of a puppet frustrated with its controlling strings.
Central theme: desire for freedom from bondage/external control.
Subtle message: freedom brings responsibility — one must be ready for it.
Bhavani Prasad Mishra: Gandhian poet; Sahitya Akademi Award 1972.
कठपुतली = puppet (काठ = wood + पुतली = doll).
Poem Details: • Title: कठपुतली (Kathputli = Puppet) • Poet: Bhavani Prasad Mishra (भवानी प्रसाद मिश्र, 1913–1985) • Book: NCERT Vasant Bhag 2 (Class 7 Hindi) • Chapter: 4
Summary (सारांश): The poem is written from the perspective of a puppet. The puppet is tired of being controlled by strings attached to its hands and feet. It says: 'I am fed up with these strings — they control my every movement. I want to be free, to stand on my own.' The puppet does not yet know exactly what to do with freedom, but it knows it wants to be free from its 'bondage.'
The poem has two parts: • Part 1: The puppet's anger at the strings — it wants to break free. • Part 2: The puppet also realises that freedom brings responsibility — without the strings, it may not know how to stand. This is a subtle warning about the complexity of freedom.
Central Idea (मूल भाव): • The puppet represents anyone who is controlled by external forces (society, rules, authority). • The poem celebrates the desire for freedom and self-expression. • But it also hints that freedom comes with responsibility — one must be prepared for it. • Relevant to children growing up and wanting independence from parental control.
Word Meanings (शब्दार्थ):
| शब्द | अर्थ |
|---|---|
| कठपुतली | puppet (काठ = wood, पुतली = doll) |
| धागों | strings |
| बंधन | bondage / restriction |
| तंग | annoyed / frustrated |
| लाचार | helpless |
| स्वतंत्र | free / independent |
| ऐंठ | pride / annoyance |
About the Poet — Bhavani Prasad Mishra: • Born: 29 March 1913; died: 20 February 1985 • Associated with: Gandhian philosophy; simplicity in writing • Known for: natural, simple language; deep philosophical ideas • Awards: Sahitya Akademi Award (1972)
Questions from the Poem: Q: कठपुतली किससे नाराज़ है? A: वह अपने धागों से नाराज़ है जो उसे नियंत्रित करते हैं।
Q: कविता का केंद्रीय भाव क्या है? A: स्वतंत्रता की इच्छा — नियंत्रण और बंधनों से मुक्ति पाना।
Kathputli (कठपुतली) is a poem by Bhavani Prasad Mishra in NCERT Class 7 Hindi Vasant Chapter 4. The poem is narrated from a puppet's perspective — the puppet is frustrated with the strings that control its every move and yearns to be free. The central idea is the universal desire for freedom from external control (bondage). However, the poem also subtly suggests that freedom comes with responsibility.
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