Chapter- 8       Chanakya the Great


1. Q: Who was Chanakya?

A: Chanakya was a great teacher, philosopher, and advisor.

2. Q: What kind of person was Chanakya?

A: He was wise, simple, and disciplined.

3. Q: How did Chanakya live his life?

A: He lived a simple and honest life.

4. Q: What did Chanakya do for a living?

A: He earned his living by teaching and guiding others.

5. Q: What kind of food did Chanakya eat?

A: He ate simple food.

6. Q: What message did Chanakya give to people?

A: He taught honesty, discipline, and simplicity.

7. Q: Who came to Chanakya’s place one day?

A: Some robbers came to his place.

8. Q: Why did the robbers come?

A: They came to steal his belongings.

9. Q: What did they find in his house?

A: They found very few simple things.

10. Q: What surprised the robbers?

A: Chanakya’s simple life surprised them.

11. Q: How did Chanakya treat the robbers?

A: He treated them kindly.

12. Q: What did Chanakya offer to the bhikshu?

A: He offered simple food.

13. Q: What did Chanakya do at night?

A: He worked and lived simply.

14. Q: What kind of life did Chanakya want for others?

A: A simple and disciplined life.

15. Q: What values did Chanakya follow?

A: Truth, honesty, and simplicity.

16. Q: How did the robbers feel later?

A: They felt ashamed.

17. Q: Why were the robbers ashamed?

A: Because they realized their mistake.

18. Q: What lesson did the robbers learn?

A: To live honestly and not steal.

19. Q: What does “ashamed” mean?

A: Feeling guilty or embarrassed.

20. Q: What does “sufferings” mean?

A: Pain or unhappiness.

21. Q: What kind of teacher was Chanakya?

A: A wise and guiding teacher.

22. Q: Did Chanakya like luxury?

A: No, he preferred a simple life.

23. Q: What is the main theme of the lesson?

A: Simplicity and honesty.

24. Q: What does the story teach us?

A: To be honest and live simply.

25. Q: How did Chanakya influence others?

A: By his example and teachings.

26. Q: What kind of environment did Chanakya create?

A: A peaceful and disciplined environment.

27. Q: Why is Chanakya remembered?

A: For his wisdom and simple life.

28. Q: What did Chanakya believe in?

A: Truth and discipline.

29. Q: What did the robbers decide after meeting him?

A: They decided to change their ways.

30. Q: What is the conclusion of the lesson?

A: A simple and honest life is the best way to live.

Answer by Dimpee Bora