Chapter 5: The Empty Heart (Poem) - Panorama Part II
Complete Chapter Overview, Key Notes, and Official Book PDF Download
Quick Overview
- Subject: English (Panorama Part II)
- Board: Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB)
- Class: 10th (Matriculation)
- Section: Poetry - Chapter 5
- Poem Title: The Empty Heart (Kurai Kudam)
- Poet: Periasamy Thooran
About the Poem & Poet
"The Empty Heart" is a famous moral poem written by the celebrated Tamil poet and writer Periasamy Thooran. The poem offers a cautionary tale about how uncontrollable greed destroys human peace and happiness.
It narrates the story of a wealthy man who prays to the wish-yielding tree (Kalpataru) for more gold. He receives seven pitchers filled to the brim with gold coins, along with an eighth pitcher that is only half-full. Blinded by insatiable desire to fill the last pitcher, he sacrifices his health, family, and morals, eventually dying before fulfilling his endless greed.
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Key Takeaways for Matric Exam
- Poet: Periasamy Thooran (Padma Bhushan awardee and distinguished Tamil writer).
- Kalpataru: The mythical wish-granting tree that gave the man the pots of gold.
- The Conflict: Seven pots were completely full, but the eighth pot was half-empty, triggering unquenchable greed.
- Core Moral: Greed is an endless curse; contentment brings true peace, whereas avarice leads to ultimate destruction.
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