Mother Tongue

Mother Tongue is a poem from the NCERT Class 11 English textbook Woven Words, written by Padma Sachdev, a celebrated poet who wrote in Dogri and Hindi. The poem expresses the poet’s deep love and emotional attachment to her mother tongue, Dogri, through the symbolic image of a quill. It highlights the importance of preserving linguistic heritage and reflects the poet’s concern for the loss of Dogri’s native script, Sharade.
 

These flashcards help students revise the poem’s themes, symbolism, personification, and literary devices. Learners explore the significance of the quill, the representation of Dogri as a caring and wealthy Shahni, and the poet’s sense of urgency in serving and preserving her language. The flashcard format provides a structured and engaging way to review important poetic concepts and examination-focused content.
 

This study resource develops Reading Comprehension, Poetry Analysis, Literary Analysis, Cultural Awareness, Language Appreciation, and Interpretation Skills. Students learn to analyse symbolic expressions, understand the role of language in shaping identity, appreciate linguistic diversity, and interpret emotional connections between individuals and their mother tongue. Mother Tongue summary, Dogri language poem, and NCERT Class 11 English notes are important learning areas supported by this resource.