Chapter 6
The Seed of Truth
Answer the following questions
1. Who was the king of Gandhara?
Ans: The king of Gandhara was Vidyadhara.
2. What was he fond of?
Ans: The king, Vidyadhara, was fond of gardening.
3. What did the king distribute to the children in his kingdom?
Ans: The king distributed seeds to all the children in his kingdom.
4. Did Pingala's seed sprout?
Ans: No, Pingala's seed did not sprout.
5. Why did the seed not sprout?
Ans: The seed did not sprout because the king had given roasted seeds to all the children, which could never grow.
6. How did the other children make their seed sprout?
Ans: The other children made their seeds sprout by replacing the original roasted seeds with new ones that could grow. They wanted to impress the king by showing healthy plants, but they were not honest like Pingala.
1. What does rain give us?
Ans: Rain gives us pleasant food by helping crops grow. It also provides water, which quenches thirst and sustains life.
2. What happens if the clouds do not rain?
Ans: If the clouds do not rain, no drops of water are shed, and it becomes rare to see green herbs or plants grow. This means there will be a drought, and food production will be affected.
3. What does the word 'thirst' mean in the expression thirst-quenching draught supplies?
Ans: The word 'thirst' in the expression "thirst-quenching draught supplies" means a strong need or desire for water. In this context, it refers to the need for water that is satisfied by the rain.
4. What makes the green herb lift up its head?
Ans: Rain makes the green herb lift up its head by providing the necessary water for plants to grow and stay healthy.
5. What is the rhyming word for 'shed'?
Ans: The rhyming word for 'shed' in the poem is 'head'.
