Chapter 7: Gilli Danda
Chapter Introduction
“Gilli Danda” is a cheerful poem about a traditional outdoor game played by children. The poem describes the excitement, joy, and friendship involved in playing this game. It shows how children gather in the playground, play together happily, and enjoy the simple pleasures of outdoor games under the bright sun.
Detailed Notes (Explanation)
This poem talks about the outdoor game Gilli Danda.
Children gather together in the playground to play. The game needs two things:
A long stick called a danda
A small wooden piece called a gilli
One player hits the small gilli with the danda. The gilli flies high into the sky. The other players try to catch it. Everyone laughs, plays, and enjoys the game.
The poem shows that the children feel:
Happy
Free
Excited
They never quit the game and play with full energy. The lines “Underneath the bright blue skies” and “Under the golden rays of the sun” tell us that the children are playing outside.
The phrase “our game is so sound” means the game is strong, enjoyable, and full of life.
The poem celebrates friendship, teamwork, and outdoor fun.
Message of the Poem:
Outdoor games keep us active and happy.
Playing with friends builds teamwork and joy.
Traditional games are fun and healthy.
Word Meanings
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Gather | To come together |
| Gilli | A small wooden peg used in the game |
| Quit | To stop |
| Underneath | Below |
| Swing | To move back and forth |
| Golden | Bright and shining like gold |
Question & Answers
Q1. Which game is mentioned in the poem?
Answer: The game mentioned is Gilli Danda.
Q2. What are the things needed to play this game?
Answer: A danda (long stick) and a gilli (small wooden peg).
Q3. How do the players feel while playing?
Answer: They feel happy, excited, and free.
Q4. What happens to the gilli when it is hit?
Answer: The gilli flies high into the sky.
Q5. Which lines show that the children are playing outside?
Answer: “Underneath the bright blue skies” and “Under the golden rays of the sun.”
Q6. What does “our game is so sound” mean?
Answer: It means the game is enjoyable and full of energy.
Q7. Which word in the poem shows happiness?
Answer: The word “joy” shows happiness.