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What was the author's father's age when he passed away?
What was the author's father's age when he passed away?
- 100 years
- 110 years
- 93 years
- 103 years (correct)
What was the occupation of the author's father?
What was the occupation of the author's father?
- Government Officer
- Teacher
- Panchayat President (correct)
- Businessman
What was the occasion when the author's father was elected as the president of the panchayat board?
What was the occasion when the author's father was elected as the president of the panchayat board?
- India's Independence Day
- Panchayat Elections (correct)
- Local Festival
- Republic Day
What was the population of Rameswaram at the time of the author's father's election?
What was the population of Rameswaram at the time of the author's father's election?
What was the quality that made the author's father a good leader?
What was the quality that made the author's father a good leader?
What was the author doing when he heard a knock at the door?
What was the author doing when he heard a knock at the door?
Why was the author's father elected as the president of the panchayat board?
Why was the author's father elected as the president of the panchayat board?
What was the author's mother's age when she passed away?
What was the author's mother's age when she passed away?
What was the significance of the author's father's election?
What was the significance of the author's father's election?
What did the author learn from his father?
What did the author learn from his father?
What was the author doing when someone came to the door?
What was the author doing when someone came to the door?
What was the author's father doing when the person came to the door?
What was the author's father doing when the person came to the door?
Why did the author's father get upset when he saw the tambalum?
Why did the author's father get upset when he saw the tambalum?
What did the author's father compare taking gifts to?
What did the author's father compare taking gifts to?
What did the author's father say happens when one takes a gift?
What did the author's father say happens when one takes a gift?
What does Manu Smriti say about accepting gifts?
What does Manu Smriti say about accepting gifts?
Why does Manu Smriti warn against accepting gifts?
Why does Manu Smriti warn against accepting gifts?
What happens to a person who accepts gifts, according to Manu Smriti?
What happens to a person who accepts gifts, according to Manu Smriti?
What is the significance of the lesson the author learned from his father?
What is the significance of the lesson the author learned from his father?
What is the author's occupation, as mentioned in the passage?
What is the author's occupation, as mentioned in the passage?
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Study Notes
The Author's Childhood Experience
- The author's father, Janab Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen, taught him a valuable lesson about integrity and honesty.
- The author was a young boy when his father was elected as the board member and president of the civic body in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, after India gained independence.
The Incident
- One evening, a person came to the author's home and left a gift, including a costly dhoti, fruits, and sweets, for his father.
- The author's father was upset and angry when he saw the gift, and he scolded the author for accepting it without his permission.
The Lesson
- The author's father quoted an Islamic Hadith, stating that when one is appointed to a position, their provision is taken care of by the Almighty, and taking anything beyond that is an illegal gain.
- He advised the author not to accept gifts, as they are often accompanied by a purpose and can be dangerous.
- The author learned that accepting gifts can lead to a loss of personality and integrity.
The Significance
- The author considers this lesson as one of the most valuable and memorable experiences in his life.
- Even in his 70s, the author is still mindful of this lesson and is cautious when receiving gifts.
- The author believes that the lessons learned in childhood can shape one's value system and guide their thoughts and actions.
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