NCERT Solutions Class 9 Hindi - Sparsh Chapter 5 – शुक्रतारे के समान

Class 9 Hindi - Sparsh

Last Updated: 23 July 2026

Chapter Introduction

This chapter describes the life and dedication of Mahadev Desai, Mahatma Gandhi’s close associate and personal secretary. A brilliant writer, thinker, and tireless worker, he devoted his entire life to serving Gandhi and the nation until his untimely death.

हिंदी में (Hindi)

यह अध्याय महात्मा गांधी के निकट सहयोगी और सचिव महादेव देसाई के जीवन और समर्पण को दर्शाता है। वे एक प्रतिभाशाली लेखक, चिंतक और कर्मयोगी थे, जिन्होंने अपने जीवन का प्रत्येक क्षण गांधीजी और राष्ट्र की सेवा में समर्पित किया।

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Tough Words (Glossary)

आभा

Meaning: Radiance or brilliance

अर्थ: चमक, तेज

"The diamond shone with a bright radiance."

प्रभा

Meaning: Glow, lustre

अर्थ: प्रकाश, चमक

"The moon’s glow spread across the river."

नक्षत्र

Meaning: Constellation or star

अर्थ: तारा मंडल

"The constellation Orion is visible at night."

तेजस्वी

Meaning: Radiant, brilliant

अर्थ: उज्ज्वल, प्रकाशमान

"She looked radiant in her wedding dress."

मुग्ध

Meaning: Fascinated, enchanted

अर्थ: आकर्षित, मोहित

"The child was enchanted by the magician’s tricks."

अस्त

Meaning: Set (as of sun/star)

अर्थ: डूबना

"The sun sets in the west."

स्वर्गीय

Meaning: Heavenly, late (as in deceased)

अर्थ: स्वर्ग का, दिवंगत

"The heavenly music calmed the mind."

गौरव

Meaning: Pride, honour

अर्थ: सम्मान, गर्व

"Winning the medal was a matter of pride for him."

परिचय

Meaning: Introduction, identity

अर्थ: पहचान

"He gave his introduction before the class."

उत्तराधिकारी

Meaning: Successor, heir

अर्थ: वारिस, उत्तराधिकारी

"The king’s son became his successor."

हत्याकांड

Meaning: Massacre, killing

अर्थ: नरसंहार

"The massacre shocked the entire nation."

फ़ौजी

Meaning: Military, soldierly

अर्थ: सैनिक

"The military officer led the parade."

कहर

Meaning: Disaster, havoc

अर्थ: विनाश, प्रकोप

"The flood wreaked havoc in the village."

कालापानी

Meaning: Cellular Jail punishment

अर्थ: अंडमान की सजा

"Freedom fighters were sent to Kala Pani jail."

संपादक

Meaning: Editor

अर्थ: लेख सम्पादित करने वाला

"The editor corrected the mistakes in the article."

ज़ुल्म

Meaning: Oppression, cruelty

अर्थ: अत्याचार

"The people rose against the oppression."

अत्याचार

Meaning: Atrocity, tyranny

अर्थ: जुल्म, अन्याय

"The king’s atrocities led to a revolt."

संक्षिप्त

Meaning: Brief, concise

अर्थ: छोटा, संक्षेप में

"He gave a brief explanation."

टिप्पणी

Meaning: Comment, remark

अर्थ: राय, टिपण्णी

"The teacher made a comment on the essay."

निडर

Meaning: Fearless, bold

अर्थ: निर्भय

"The soldier was fearless in battle."

साप्ताहिक

Meaning: Weekly

अर्थ: सप्ताह में एक बार

"The magazine is published weekly."

निश्चय

Meaning: Decision, determination

अर्थ: फैसला, दृढ़ निश्चय

"She took a firm decision to study abroad."

व्यवस्था

Meaning: Arrangement, system

अर्थ: प्रबंध

"The seating arrangement was perfect."

उग्र

Meaning: Aggressive, intense

अर्थ: प्रचंड

"He spoke in an aggressive tone."

उदार

Meaning: Generous, noble

अर्थ: दयालु, महान

"She is very generous towards the poor."

क्रांतिकारी

Meaning: Revolutionary

अर्थ: विद्रोही

"Bhagat Singh was a great revolutionary."

संवाददाता

Meaning: Correspondent, reporter

अर्थ: पत्रकार

"The correspondent reported live from the scene."

विवेक

Meaning: Wisdom, discretion

अर्थ: बुद्धि, समझ

"One must use wisdom in difficult times."

प्रतिभा

Meaning: Talent, brilliance

अर्थ: कौशल, योग्यता

"Her singing talent impressed everyone."

अनवरत

Meaning: Continuous, unceasing

अर्थ: लगातार, बिना रुके

"The rain continued unceasing for two days."

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