Question

stanza 3 and 5 tell us what happens near the banyan tree, and how it appears to an observer. describe in your own words, what takes place, the scene created and the effect produced.

Answer 1

Stanza 3 and 5 both describe women filling their jugs with water near the famous Banyan tree. The poet also describes the scenic beauty of the area here.

Explanation:

• He relives his childhood memories. He explains how the sunlight would hit the surface of the water which looked like dancing. He also talks about animals playing around the water.  

• This poem is written by the extraordinary Rabindranath Tagore. The poet stages the poem around a Banyan tree which has long thick branches. Birds used to make nests at the top of the tree but now they do not.