CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LITERATURE

Detailed explanation-1: -Ans: The pictures of ‘febrile confusion outside the temple of Pashupatinath drawn by the author are: two monkeys fighting with each other, a royal Nepalese princess for whom everybody makes way, and a group of saffron-clad westerners struggling to enter the temple as the temple allowed only Hindus to enter.

Detailed explanation-2: -The atmosphere at the Pashupatinath temple was full of chaos and confusion. Priests, hawkers, devotees, tourists, cows, monkeys, pigeons and dogs roamed through the grounds. There were so many worshippers that some people trying to get the priest’s attention were elbowed aside by others pushing their way to the front.

Detailed explanation-3: -Why were the Westerners quarrelling with the policeman ? Ans: The Pashupatinath temple had a rule that allowed only Hindus to enter the temple premises. The Westerners too wanted to enter the temple but the policeman was not sure if they were Hindus and so stopped them. And when they kept insisting, a struggle ensued.

Detailed explanation-4: -The general scene outside Pashupatinath temple was one of ‘febrile confusion’. The grounds were filled with humans and animals alike: priests and devotees, monkeys, cows, dogs and pigeons. people were jostling to get the attention of the priests. Way was given to a Nepalese princess as she came to the temple.