28 Questions
Who addressed the bewildered king as Varuna, the Lord of the Seas?
Divine being
What powers did the parasol carried away by Bhauma possess?
Quell calamities in Varuna's land
How did Meghavahana react to the request for help to cross the waters to conquer the island?
He asked for a boon
What did Varuna promise to do when Meghavahana desired to cross the ocean?
Pull away the water
How did Meghavahana and his troops manage to reach Lanka?
The waters parted
Who did Meghavahana win over in the form of friendship upon reaching Lanka?
King Vibhishana
What did Rajam suggest Swaminathan to do in the evenings?
To have at least an hour's practice
What condition did Swaminathan set to Rajam regarding his practice?
If he keeps any batsman standing for more than five minutes, Swaminathan will never see his face again.
Why did Swaminathan try to avoid attending the drill?
Claimed to be in a terrible state of health and delirious the night before.
How did the Drill Master react when Swaminathan pursued him to avoid the drill?
Initially stunned by the news of Swaminathan being delirious and then turned fierce.
What excuse did Swaminathan give for not taking off his coat and cap during the drill?
Claimed to have been delirious the previous night and in a terrible state of health.
What consequence did Swaminathan mention if Rajam fails to meet his condition for practice?
Swaminathan will never see Rajam's face again.
Who said 'Huh! It’s easy to say that as you don’t have to worry.' and why?
The speaker is someone who is experiencing worry and perceives the other person's statement as insensitive.
Who said 'I’ve made a terrible mistake.' and what was the mistake?
The speaker is acknowledging their mistake and feeling remorseful.
Who said 'Why do you always look at the dark side of things?' and what does the dark side refer to?
The speaker is questioning someone's tendency to focus on negativity rather than positivity.
Who said 'I admire you! Despite your handicap you are always cheerful!' and why does the speaker admire him?
The speaker is expressing admiration towards someone with a handicap who remains cheerful.
Why did Babu refuse to answer the king's questions during the trial?
He was following Nagendra's advice to act as if he understood nothing.
What was Nagendra's advice to Gupta and Babu when they realized they needed to seek forgiveness from the king?
Go back to the king when he is in a good mood and tell him the whole story in a way that makes him laugh.
How did the king react when Babu finally told him the whole story?
The king found it amusing, laughed a lot, and forgave Babu.
Why did Gupta seek Nagendra's wisdom again after the trial with the king?
Gupta was worried that the king would discover the trick and punish his son, so he sought Nagendra's advice.
What became a buzz word in the market place due to Babu's actions?
Nagendra's great wisdom became a buzz word in the market place.
How did Babu's behavior change after the king forgave him?
Babu no longer needed to feign madness and could interact normally after the king forgave him.
Describe the incident of how Meghavahana got the heavenly parasol.
Meghavahana got the heavenly parasol by defeating Varuna, the Lord of the Seas, in a test of nobility.
How did Varuna, the Lord of the Seas, test Meghavahana’s nobility of mind?
Varuna tested Meghavahana's nobility of mind by challenging him to show mercy and compassion in a difficult situation.
Who said the following: 'You wretch! You dare to threaten another’s life in my realm.' To whom was it said and why?
The statement was said by Varuna, the Lord of the Seas, to Meghavahana. It was said because Meghavahana was about to take a life in Varuna's realm.
Who said the following: 'It casts its shade on none else but a sovereign of the whole world…' Who was the listener and what meaning does this sentence convey?
The statement was said by Meghavahana. The listener was the barbarian. The sentence conveys the significance of the heavenly parasol.
Who said the following: 'If you cannot bring yourself to strike at me, I will use my own sword for the purpose.' Who was the listener and what meaning does this sentence convey?
Meghavahana said this to the barbarian. The sentence conveys Meghavahana's willingness to sacrifice himself for justice.
Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions: 'Due to heavy rainfall the huge tree fell____and unfortunately Shamu was caught____the tree.'
Due to heavy rainfall the huge tree fell down and unfortunately Shamu was caught under the tree.
Study Notes
Meghavahana and Varuna
- Meghavahana was addressed as Varuna, the Lord of the Seas, by a bewildered king.
- Varuna promised to help Meghavahana cross the ocean when he desired to do so.
- Meghavahana and his troops managed to reach Lanka with the help of Varuna.
The Heavenly Parasol
- The parasol possessed powers that were carried away by Bhauma.
- Meghavahana got the heavenly parasol in a specific incident.
- Varuna, the Lord of the Seas, tested Meghavahana's nobility of mind using the parasol.
Conversations and Quotes
- Varuna said, "It casts its shade on none else but a sovereign of the whole world…" to Meghavahana, conveying that the parasol is meant for a ruler of the entire world.
- Meghavahana said, "If you cannot bring yourself to strike at me, I will use my own sword for the purpose" to an unknown listener, implying his willingness to take drastic action.
- The king said, "You wretch! You dare to threaten another's life in my realm" to someone who threatened another's life in the king's presence.
Other Events
- Swaminathan was advised by Rajam to practice in the evenings.
- Swaminathan set a condition for Rajam regarding his practice.
- Swaminathan tried to avoid attending the drill and gave an excuse for not taking off his coat and cap during the drill.
- Babu refused to answer the king's questions during the trial and later told the king the whole story.
- Nagendra advised Gupta and Babu to seek forgiveness from the king.
- The king forgave Babu, and Babu's behavior changed after that.
- A buzzword emerged in the marketplace due to Babu's actions.
Fill in the Blanks
- Due to heavy rainfall, the huge tree fell down and unfortunately, Shamu was caught under the tree.
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