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The poet is prompted to call the sower an ‘august personality’ which means one who has reached the highest position in his workplace. Explain this using the following point. Dedication

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The poet is prompted to call the sower an ‘august personality’ which means one who has reached the highest position in his workplace.

Explain this using the following point.

Dedication

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Dedication: The dedication of the sower can be seen when he takes strides to move back and forth in the field to ensure that the grains are scattered all around so that it results in a good yield.

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पाठ 2.2: The Sower - Brainstorming [पृष्ठ ७३]

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पाठ 2.2 The Sower
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