Interesting articles with supporting citations. Growing up in Tamilnadu, I spent my childhood years completing the inevitable list of Hindi exams given, I believe, by the Prachaar Sabha. Interestingly, this exercise introduced me couplets of Kabir, and others. In addition, I had to do some in-depth study of Tamil literature as well. Being very young, they didn't quite carry the impact that I expect they will carry now.

Your article brings back these memories. Also, those experiences kindled my interests in poetry.