Class 9 Hindi Sanchayan Chapter 1 | Gillu - One Shot Revision

Summary

The video script features a Hindi language lesson by Rupa Varma, focusing on a chapter from a class 9th Hindi course book titled 'Gillu.' The story, written by Mahadevi Varma, narrates the life-changing encounter of a small village boy with a squirrel named Gillu. The video discusses the chapter in detail, including the author's life experiences and the emotional bond between the boy and the squirrel. It also touches upon the squirrel's diet preferences, playful antics, and the deep affection that develops between the boy and Gillu. The video concludes with the squirrel's eventual death and the boy's emotional response, leaving a lasting impact on the audience.

Takeaways

• 📚 The session is an introduction to a new Hindi language textbook for class 9th.
• 👩‍🏫 The instructor, Rupa Verma, discusses the first chapter of the book, 'Gillu', written by Mahadevi Verma.
• 🌿 'Gillu' is a narrative about a small child from a village who comes into the lives of the children in the story.
• 🏠 The author describes an incident from her life where she saved a small child from a landslide and kept the child in her home, naming the child 'Gillu'.
• 🌼 The story also mentions 'Juhi', a plant that blooms yellow flowers, which triggers memories of the small village where the child used to hide in the greenery.
• 🐦 The narrative explores the life and eventual death of 'Gillu', with a focus on the emotional bond formed with the author.
• 🥜 'Gillu' develops a fondness for kaju biscuits and has a particular routine around eating them, which becomes a part of the household.
• 🏥 There's a mention of an accident that leads to 'Gillu' being hospitalized, affecting the child's favorite food routine and the author's realization of the child's attachment.
• 🌱 The story concludes with 'Gillu's' death, symbolizing the cycle of life and the author's reflections on the brief life span of a squirrel, which is two years.
• 📖 The instructor emphasizes the importance of detailed reading and understanding the chapter, as well as engaging with the provided questions and answers in the textbook.

Q & A

Who is the author of the story 'Gillu' mentioned in the script?

The author of the story 'Gillu' is Mahadevi Varma.

What is the main theme of the story 'Gillu'?

The main theme of the story revolves around a small squirrel named Gillu and its experiences and relationship with the children who saved it.

What is the significance of the jujube tree in the story?

The jujube tree is significant as it is where Gillu, the squirrel, is remembered to have hidden in the greenery, and it is also where the author buried Gillu after its death.

How did the squirrel Gillu get injured in the story?

Gillu got injured while trying to save its life by hiding inside a hole in the wall during construction work.

What did the author do when she found Gillu injured?

The author took Gillu to her room, cleaned its wounds, administered insulin, and provided medical care until it recovered.

How did Gillu behave when the author was writing?

Gillu would climb up and down the curtains to get the author's attention when she was writing, as it wanted to play.

What was Gillu's favorite food according to the script?

Gillu's favorite food was peanuts.

How did Gillu react when the author was hospitalized?

When the author was hospitalized, Gillu would run to the door and jump down from its nest, thinking the author had returned, but would retreat back to its nest disappointed when it realized it was not her.

What was the duration of a squirrel's life as mentioned in the script?

The script mentions that the lifespan of a squirrel is typically two years.

How did Gillu die, and where was it buried?

Gillu died in its old age without any signs of illness, and it was buried under the roots of the jujube tree it loved, as per the author's wishes.

What does the author express about the cycle of life and death for squirrels?

The author expresses a sense of acceptance and understanding of the natural cycle of life and death, noting that even after Gillu's death, life continues with a new generation of squirrels and the renewal of seasons.