5. Tansen
✨ Summary (Easy English)
This lesson is about Tansen, one of the greatest musicians in Indian history.
He was born in a poor family but loved music from childhood.
Tansen learned music from Swami Haridas, a great teacher.
Because of his talent, Tansen became famous and was invited to the court of Emperor Akbar.
He sang many beautiful ragas.
It is said that Raga Deepak could light lamps and Raga Megh could bring rain.
Tansen is remembered for his dedication, discipline, and love for music.
Moral: Hard work and devotion lead to greatness.
✨ कहानी का सार (Hindi)
यह पाठ भारत के महान गायक तानसेन के जीवन पर आधारित है।
वे बचपन से ही संगीत में रुचि रखते थे।
उन्होंने स्वामी हरिदास से संगीत सीखा।
तानसेन की प्रतिभा से प्रभावित होकर
अकबर ने उन्हें अपने दरबार में बुलाया।
उनकी गायकी इतनी प्रभावशाली थी कि
कहा जाता है—राग दीपक से दीप जल उठते थे
और राग मेघ से वर्षा हो जाती थी।
📘 Word Meanings
Musician – संगीतकार
Raga – शास्त्रीय सुर
Talent – प्रतिभा
Court – दरबार
Devotion – समर्पण
Discipline – अनुशासन
📝 Question–Answer
Q1. Who was Tansen?
Ans: Tansen was a great Indian musician.
Q2. Who was Tansen’s teacher?
Ans: Swami Haridas was his teacher.
Q3. Which king invited Tansen to his court?
Ans: Emperor Akbar.
Q4. What special powers were associated with Tansen’s music?
Ans: Raga Deepak could light lamps and Raga Megh could bring rain.
Q5. What lesson does the story teach us?
Ans: Dedication and hard work lead to success.
✅ Message of the Lesson
Respect art and culture
Practice makes perfect
True talent shines with dedication
