Question

2. The champak odours fail
Like sweet thoughts in a dream

What does the poet compare the thoughts that come to him in his dream to?
Why do the sweet thoughts fail?​

Answer 1

a. Why does the poet not find the sweet-smelling champak pleasant?

Answer- The poet doesn't find the sweet-smelling champak pleasant because he becomes impatience to have a glance of his beloved, at that state nothing seems to please him, even the sweet smell seems nothing to the poet.

b. What does the poet compare the thoughts that come to him in his dream to?

Answer- The poet compares the thoughts that come to his dream to the odour of the champak flowers.

c. Why do the sweet thoughts fail?

Answer- The sweet thoughts fail because the poet is engrossed in his thoughts.