Question

Where the mind is without fear
Question
1 how does poet describe habit?
2 how does the poet describe reason?

Answer 1

Question 1 :-

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It’s not actually ‘habit’ but ‘dead habits’ or superstitious beliefs and actions, as the poet has nothing to worry about the good human habits. Tagore has compared those old and useless habits to a dreary desert that can choke a river of fresh water. This metaphor is drawn while comparing the ‘reason’ or logical thinking to a clear stream. The superstitions and prejudices curb the progressive thoughts and make a nation stagnant. These are not at all relevant to the present situations, but people still like to cling to them. That is why the poet has called them ‘dead habits’.

Question 2 :-

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The poet in 'Where The Mind Is Without Fear' has described 'reason' or logical thinking as a 'clear stream' that can wash away the stagnant heap of superstitions and 'dead habits'. Indeed, good rational thinking is what can clear our mind of all evils of prejudice and can lead to the nation's progress.