Hindi

छाया मत छूना / Do Not Touch the Shadow

छाया मत छूना

“छाया मत छूना” is a poem by Girija Kumar Mathur in Class 10 Hindi, Kshitij Bhag 2. Students explore its central advice to avoid being trapped by the shadows of memory, illusion, regret, and unattainable desires. The poem encourages courage, self-discipline, and a realistic approach to life’s struggles. Through its imagery, symbolism, भावार्थ, and poetic language, learners understand how the poet presents hope, effort, and forward movement in the face of disappointment.