Question

2. “Thine is the plentiful bosom that feeds us,
Thine is the womb where our riches have birth.
a) Describe the phrase 'plentiful bosom
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Answer 1

These lines refer to the Goddess Prithvi who is responsible for providing resources to humans.

Explanation:

• The world 'Plentiful blossom' means the goddess provides lands to the farmers and other resources so that they can grow crops and produce food for them.
• The goddess provides them resources so that they can produce plenty of different kinds of vegetables and fruits.  
• Therefore, the poet has referred her as the goddess of happiness as well.