Kalidasa and the Arrogance
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Why did Kalidasa initially hesitate to introduce himself to the old woman?

  • He was afraid of being judged
  • He forgot his own identity
  • He thought she was not worthy of knowing who he was (correct)
  • He was thirsty and tired
  • What did the old woman ask Kalidasa before giving him water?

  • To introduce himself (correct)
  • To sing a song
  • To prove his knowledge
  • To recite a poem
  • What did the old lady say about the concept of being a 'traveller'?

  • There are only two travellers – the Sun and the Moon (correct)
  • Only wealthy people can be travellers
  • Travelling is a waste of time
  • Everyone is a traveller in their own way
  • What did the old illiterate village woman compare Kalidasa to, when he called himself stubborn?

    <p>Nails and hair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the old lady reject Kalidasa's claim of being a 'guest'?

    <p>She believed that only youth and wealth can be called guests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the old illiterate village woman respond when Kalidasa called himself a fool?

    <p>She compared him to a sycophant Minister</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Whom did Kalidasa see after he fell at the feet of the old illiterate village woman?

    <p>The Goddess Saraswati</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest is the mark of a true human being according to Goddess Saraswati?

    <p>Humility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the old illiterate village woman say nurtures despite being stamped or cut?

    <p>Nails and hair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Kalidasa's response when he realized he had been outsmarted by the old illiterate village woman?

    <p>He fell at her feet in awe and humility</p> Signup and view all the answers

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