18 Questions
What happened when the princess threw a garland of flowers over a suitor?
He was considered as a potential husband.
What was the princess looking for in a husband?
The handsomest man.
Why did the princess throw the garland over the young Sannyasin?
Because he was handsome like the sun.
How did the rejected suitors react when told to 'move on'?
They immediately left the ceremony.
What did the princess do if she was not pleased with a suitor?
She told her bearers to move on.
Why did the princess seem disappointed at the meeting?
Because none of the suitors met her criteria.
What was the old custom in India for princesses to choose husbands?
Based on handsomeness
What were the princes doing before the princess in the story?
Presenting themselves in their bravest attire
What was the princess doing during the marriage selection process?
Being carried around on a throne
What did some princesses want in a husband according to the text?
The most learned man
What was the great ceremony going on in the capital of the kingdom?
The princess choosing a husband
How did the Sannyasin suggest proving something to the king?
By living together for a few days
What is emphasized as the duty of a man towards his wife according to the text?
Maintaining her like his own mother and always pleasing her
What is the consequence mentioned for a man who thinks of another woman besides his wife?
Dark hell
What should a householder never do to his wife?
Boast about his powers and disturb her peace
What are the duties emphasized towards children in the text?
Educating them with care and providing them with wealth when they marry
Based on the text, what should a man do if he wants to succeed in his religion and have all virtues?
Maintain a chaste wife with love, faith, and pleasing words
What is advised regarding the treatment of a daughter after she marries in the text?
To provide her with jewels and wealth upon marriage
Test your understanding of the encounter between a Sannyasin and a king as they journey through different territories. Explore themes of humility, spirituality, and cultural exchange in this classic tale.
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