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What was Sudha Murthy's initial intention when she visited the rural school?
What was Sudha Murthy's initial intention when she visited the rural school?
What did the children express their wish to learn?
What did the children express their wish to learn?
What did Sudha Murthy promise to do if she couldn't find computer books in Kannada?
What did Sudha Murthy promise to do if she couldn't find computer books in Kannada?
Why did Thandappa refuse to accept Sudha Murthy's gifts?
Why did Thandappa refuse to accept Sudha Murthy's gifts?
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What did Thandappa give to Sudha Murthy?
What did Thandappa give to Sudha Murthy?
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Why was Sudha Murthy hesitant to accept the juice from Thandappa?
Why was Sudha Murthy hesitant to accept the juice from Thandappa?
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What did Sudha Murthy feel after her encounter with Thandappa?
What did Sudha Murthy feel after her encounter with Thandappa?
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What was the condition for accepting gifts according to Thandappa's ancestors' principle?
What was the condition for accepting gifts according to Thandappa's ancestors' principle?
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What did the children ask for in Kannada?
What did the children ask for in Kannada?
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What did Thandappa do when Sudha Murthy refused to accept his gift?
What did Thandappa do when Sudha Murthy refused to accept his gift?
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What was Sudha Murthy's initial attempt to do for the children in the rural school?
What was Sudha Murthy's initial attempt to do for the children in the rural school?
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Why did Sudha Murthy visit the rural school?
Why did Sudha Murthy visit the rural school?
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What can be inferred about the tribe's values?
What can be inferred about the tribe's values?
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What was the significance of Thandappa's gift to Sudha Murthy?
What was the significance of Thandappa's gift to Sudha Murthy?
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What lesson did Sudha Murthy likely learn from her encounter with Thandappa?
What lesson did Sudha Murthy likely learn from her encounter with Thandappa?
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What was the purpose of Sudha Murthy's visit to the hilly area?
What was the purpose of Sudha Murthy's visit to the hilly area?
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What was unique about the gift given by Sudha Murthy to the children?
What was unique about the gift given by Sudha Murthy to the children?
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What did Sudha Murthy learn from her encounter with Thandappa?
What did Sudha Murthy learn from her encounter with Thandappa?
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Why did Thandappa decline Sudha Murthy's gifts?
Why did Thandappa decline Sudha Murthy's gifts?
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What was the children's reaction when Sudha Murthy promised to get them computer books in Kannada?
What was the children's reaction when Sudha Murthy promised to get them computer books in Kannada?
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What did Sudha Murthy refuse to accept from Thandappa?
What did Sudha Murthy refuse to accept from Thandappa?
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What was the significance of the juice made with a red fruit?
What was the significance of the juice made with a red fruit?
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What did Sudha Murthy take with her to the rural school?
What did Sudha Murthy take with her to the rural school?
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What was the tribe's senior member's name?
What was the tribe's senior member's name?
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Why did Sudha Murthy initially refuse to accept the red fruit juice?
Why did Sudha Murthy initially refuse to accept the red fruit juice?
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What did Sudha Murthy learn about the tribe's values?
What did Sudha Murthy learn about the tribe's values?
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What was Sudha Murthy's impression of Thandappa?
What was Sudha Murthy's impression of Thandappa?
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What was the context in which Sudha Murthy mentioned writing a book?
What was the context in which Sudha Murthy mentioned writing a book?
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What can be inferred about the tribe's way of life?
What can be inferred about the tribe's way of life?
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Study Notes
Sudha Murthy's Experience with Tribals
- Sudha Murthy visited a rural school in the Sahyadri Hills and brought clothes and umbrellas for the children.
- However, the seniormost person of the tribe, Thandappa, refused to accept her gifts.
- The children expressed their desire to learn computers and asked for books on the topic in Kannada.
- Sudha Murthy promised to look for the books in Bangalore and offered to write one herself if she couldn't find any.
The Gift of Juice and the Principle of Reciprocity
- Thandappa gave Sudha Murthy a bottle of juice made from a red fruit, but she was hesitant to accept it.
- She had gone to give, not receive, and the locals had barely enough to eat and drink themselves.
- When she refused politely, Thandappa declined her gifts, explaining that their ancestors had set a principle: they only accept gifts if they have something to offer in return and it is accepted.
- Sudha Murthy was impressed and humbled by the high principles followed by Thandappa, an uneducated old tribal man.
Sahyadri Hills – A Lesson in Humility
- The story "Sahyadri Hills – A Lesson in Humility" is written by Sudha Murthy.
- The story is based on Sudha Murthy's experiences with the tribals living in the hilly area of Sahyadri Hills.
- Sudha Murthy had brought gifts, including clothes and umbrellas, for the children studying in a rural school in the area.
- The seniormost person of the tribe, Thandappa, refused to accept the gifts brought by Sudha Murthy.
Sudha Murthy's Experience with Tribals
- Sudha Murthy visited a hilly area to distribute umbrellas and clothes to rural school children.
- The children expressed their desire to learn computers and requested books on the subject in Kannada.
- Sudha Murthy promised to get them the books and even offered to write one herself if she couldn't find any.
The Concept of Giving and Taking
- Thandappa, the eldest person of the tribe, offered Sudha Murthy a bottle of juice made with a red fruit as a gift.
- Sudha Murthy was hesitant to accept it, knowing she had come to give, not take, and the locals had limited resources.
- She politely refused the gift, considering the locals' limited means.
- Thandappa also declined her gifts, explaining that their ancestors had taught them to only accept gifts when they could offer something in return and it was accepted.
Lessons in Humility
- Sudha Murthy was impressed and humbled by Thandappa's high principles, despite his lack of formal schooling.
- The experience taught Sudha Murthy a valuable lesson in humility and the importance of reciprocal giving.
Sudha Murthy's Encounter with Thandappa
- Sudha Murthy was impressed by the high standards of Thandappa, an elderly tribal man with no formal education.
- Thandappa refused to accept clothing and umbrellas brought by Sudha Murthy for the students at the nearby rural school.
Thandappa's Values and Principles
- Thandappa believed that gifts could only be accepted if something of equal value could be given in return.
- This principle was imposed on them by their forefathers.
Sudha Murthy's Pledge
- The students were interested in learning computers and requested Kannada-language books on the subject.
- Sudha Murthy promised to find the books and bring them back, and if not, she would write one herself.
The Gift of Red Fruit Juice
- Thandappa presented Sudha Murthy with a bottle of red fruit juice as a gift.
- Sudha Murthy initially hesitated to accept it, feeling that she had come to give, not receive.
- The natives themselves had limited food and drink, making Sudha Murthy even more surprised that Thandappa refused her gifts.
- Thandappa's refusal to accept gifts without being able to reciprocate was a matter of principle.
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Description
This quiz is based on Sudha Murthy's story 'In Sahyadri Hills – A Lesson in Humility' about her experience with tribals in a rural school. It covers her interactions with the tribe and the children's wishes to learn computers.
