Yudhishthira's Wisdom and The Brave Little Parrot
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What did Yudhishthira send Sahadeva to find?

  • Food
  • Water (correct)
  • A deer
  • A tree

    • Yudhishthira's brothers returned safely after going to find water.

    False

    What natural phenomenon did Yudhishthira encounter when he found the pool?

    Lotuses

    The enchanted pool belonged to a __________.

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

    What was Yudhishthira's reaction when he found his brothers at the pool?

    <p>He wept bitterly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The enchanted pool was known for its cold and refreshing water.

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

    Match the characters with their actions:

    <p>Yudhishthira = Sent Sahadeva to find water Sahadeva = Kneeling by the pool Nakula = Disappeared while on a quest Yaksha = Guarded the enchanted pool</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Yaksha tell Sahadeva before he could drink from the pool?

    <p>He must answer questions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What caused Sahadeva to fall unconscious by the water?

    <p>He drank water without answering the Yaksha's questions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Yudhishthira's relationship to Nakula?

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

    Bhima is Yudhishthira's favorite brother.

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

    What does Yudhishthira attribute to giving a man happiness when he has lost it?

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

    The Yaksha is known as the God of __________.

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

    What was the first question the Yaksha asked Yudhishthira?

    <p>What makes the sun shine?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match each brother to his method of downfall:

    <p>Sahadeva = Drank water without answering Nakula = Ignored the Yaksha's warning Bhima = Attacked with arrows Arjuna = Failed to heed the warning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Yama is Yudhishthira's biological father.

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

    Yudhishthira chose Nakula to be revived because he believed in __________ and truth.

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

    What moral value did Yudhishthira demonstrate when choosing which brother to revive?

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

    What did Yudhishthira's answers to the Yaksha lead to?

    <p>Restoration of his brothers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What name is given to Yudhishthira's mother?

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

    All of the Pandava brothers heeded the Yaksha's warning.

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

    What did the Yaksha ask Yudhishthira regarding a person's weapon against danger?

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

    The brothers were warned by a __________ before drinking water.

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

    What motivated the eagle to help the little parrot?

    <p>He felt ashamed of his privilege.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The little parrot's efforts were initially seen as futile by the gods.

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

    What did the little parrot do to try to extinguish the fire?

    <p>He dipped himself in the river and shook off water onto the flames.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The tears from the eagle __________ the fire and brought life back to the plants.

    <p>cooled down</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following characters with their actions:

    <p>Little Parrot = Dipped in water to fight the fire Golden Eagle = Wept to extinguish the flames Animals = Watched in amazement Gods = Laughed at the parrot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What transformation occurred due to the eagle's tears?

    <p>New life sprouted from the scorched earth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The animals in the forest were harmed as a result of the fire.

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

    What lesson can be learned from 'The Brave Little Parrot'?

    <p>The importance of courage and selflessness in helping others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The story is a __________ legend with a humanitarian message.

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

    What did the animals cheer for at the end of the story?

    <p>The parrot for saving them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The parrot's attempts to put out the fire seemed powerful from the beginning.

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

    How did the eagle react when he saw the parrot's efforts?

    <p>He became inspired to help.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The parrot was initially born as a __________.

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

    What symbolizes a new beginning and life in the story?

    <p>The parrot's bright feathers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Yaksha promise Yudhishthira?

    <p>Protection from future hardships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The story emphasizes the notion that right conduct is rewarded on Earth.

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

    What did Yudhishthira ultimately choose to do regarding which brother to revive?

    <p>He chose Nakula to be revived.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The little parrot attempted to extinguish the flames by picking water from the __________.

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

    Match the following concepts with their interpretations:

    <p>Patience = Key to overcoming obstacles Wisdom = Ability to make right choices Obedience = Following the guidance of deities Righteousness = Foundation of just actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What philosophical question does the story of the Yaksha raise?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The gods mocked the little parrot for its attempts to extinguish the fire.

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

    What were the devas doing when they saw the little parrot?

    <p>They were floating in their cloud palaces, eating honeyed foods.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Yudhishthira's adherence to __________ was a significant factor in his ultimate success.

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

    Match each character to their role in the stories:

    <p>Yudhishthira = Embodiment of righteousness Yaksha = God of justice Little Parrot = Brave rescuer Golden Eagle = Voice of reason</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the little parrot not heed while trying to save the animals from the fire?

    <p>The warnings from the eagle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The eagle believed the parrot's efforts were valuable and encouraged him.

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

    What was the ultimate fate of the animals trapped in the fire?

    <p>Their survival depended on the combined efforts of the parrot and potentially others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Through his determination, the little parrot displayed incredible __________.

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

    Study Notes

    YUDHISHTHIRA'S WISDOM

    • Pandava brothers, searching for a deer, become thirsty.
    • Yudhishthira sends brothers for water, but they fail to return.
    • Yudhishthira finds brothers near a pool, unconscious.
    • Brothers failed a Yaksha's test by drinking before answering questions.
    • Yaksha (a god) questions Yudhishthira, who answers wisely.
    • Questions and answers centered on philosophical concepts (courage, desire, anger, motherhood).
    • Yudhishthira chooses to have Nakula brought back, prioritizing righteousness over personal gain.
    • Yaksha reveals himself as Yama, the god of justice, praising Yudhishthira.
    • Yama restores all brothers.
    • Provides guidance about exile and destination for Pandava brothers.
    • Story highlights righteousness, wisdom, and the concept of a higher power intervening.

    THE BRAVE LITTLE PARROT

    • The Buddha, born as a parrot, witnesses a forest fire.
    • Frightened animals flee. The parrot sees animals trapped, and decides to help.
    • Takes water from the river and flies through flames to the animals.
    • The parrot's efforts to revive others are seen as foolish by gods.
    • A god (golden eagle), feeling ashamed of the gods' reactions, weeps tears that put out the fire.
    • Tears revive the burned forest, animals, and parrot.
    • Story shows the importance of courage, determination, and selfless actions.
    • It contrasts the inaction and indifference of some deities with the compassion and effort of the parrot.

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    Explore the stories of Yudhishthira and the Brave Little Parrot. Discover the lessons of righteousness, wisdom, and compassion as Yudhishthira faces Yaksha's test and the parrot risks itself to help trapped animals. Delve into the philosophical teachings of these ancient tales.

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