10 Questions
Why did Kalidasa initially hesitate to introduce himself to the old woman?
He thought she was not worthy of knowing who he was
What did the old woman ask Kalidasa before giving him water?
To introduce himself
What did the old lady say about the concept of being a 'traveller'?
There are only two travellers – the Sun and the Moon
What did the old illiterate village woman compare Kalidasa to, when he called himself stubborn?
Nails and hair
Why did the old lady reject Kalidasa's claim of being a 'guest'?
She believed that only youth and wealth can be called guests
How did the old illiterate village woman respond when Kalidasa called himself a fool?
She compared him to a sycophant Minister
Whom did Kalidasa see after he fell at the feet of the old illiterate village woman?
The Goddess Saraswati
What does the text suggest is the mark of a true human being according to Goddess Saraswati?
Humility
What did the old illiterate village woman say nurtures despite being stamped or cut?
Nails and hair
What was Kalidasa's response when he realized he had been outsmarted by the old illiterate village woman?
He fell at her feet in awe and humility
Test your knowledge about the story of Kalidasa encountering an old woman in a village and the lesson of humility it teaches. This quiz will evaluate your understanding of the moral lesson from this classic story.
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