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प्रश्न
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
उत्तर
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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