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What special talents did Shabale possess that impressed Kaushika?
What special talents did Shabale possess that impressed Kaushika?
Shabale could provide food and drink instantly when asked by Vasishta.
Why did Vasishta refuse to give Shabale to Kaushika?
Why did Vasishta refuse to give Shabale to Kaushika?
Vasishta believed that Shabale belonged to the gods and goddesses and should not be misused.
What transformation did Shabale undergo when Kaushika attempted to take her by force?
What transformation did Shabale undergo when Kaushika attempted to take her by force?
Shabale transformed by exhibiting fire from her eyes and summoning soldiers from her body.
How did Kaushika's perspective change by the end of the story?
How did Kaushika's perspective change by the end of the story?
What lesson can be derived from Vasishta's interaction with Kaushika?
What lesson can be derived from Vasishta's interaction with Kaushika?
Describe the initial encounter between Kaushika and Vasishta in the forest.
Describe the initial encounter between Kaushika and Vasishta in the forest.
What does the story reveal about the relationship between Shabale and Vasishta?
What does the story reveal about the relationship between Shabale and Vasishta?
What eventually became of Kaushika after his failed attempt to take Shabale?
What eventually became of Kaushika after his failed attempt to take Shabale?
Flashcards
Sage
Sage
A wise person who lives a simple life, often in a forest, and is known for their knowledge and spiritual practice.
Greet
Greet
To welcome someone with kindness and politeness.
Entire
Entire
The whole or complete part of something.
Drag
Drag
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Amazing
Amazing
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Udder
Udder
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Chased
Chased
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Shabale (Nandini), Kaamdhenu's daughter
Shabale (Nandini), Kaamdhenu's daughter
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Study Notes
Warm-up Activity
- Task A: Rearrange words to form sentences. Examples include: Animals are living beings; Animals also feel like us; Animals are useful to us.
Task B: Cow as a Useful Animal
- Vasishta and Shabale (Nandini): A sage named Vasishta had a cow named Shabale (also known as Nandini), a daughter of the heavenly cow Kamadhenu
- Generosity: Shabale provided food, drink, and clothes to Vasishta whenever he asked.
- Happy Living: Both of them lived happily in the forest.
King Kaushika and Shabale
- Kaushika's Request: Kaushika, a powerful king, wanted Shabale to serve in his palace. He offered ten thousand cows in exchange.
- Vasishta's Refusal: Vasishta refused the offer, stating that Shabale belonged to the gods and goddess
- Shabale's Defense: Shabale freed herself, became larger, and fired energy to ward off the king's soldiers.
- Kaushika's Acceptance of Defeat: Kaushika recognized that his efforts were fruitless and left the Kingdom; he went to the forest, became a sage named Vishvamitra.
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