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Q.1 YUDISHTHIRAS’S WISDOM

LITERAL COMPREHENSION: These experts have been taken from the MAHABHARAT. One of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India. Recounting events that allegedly took place some 2.800 years ago. The writing of this epic took place centuries later, possibly spanning from the vedic period (about 2500 years ago) to the early Gupta period (about 1700 years ago) According to the Hindu tradition, the author is YAKSHA. While Hunting for deer in forest, the five Pandava brothers grow thirsty. Exhausted Yudhisthira, the eldest sends one brother to search for water. When this brother fails to return, Yudhisthira sends his other brother one at a time , but the too fail to return. Then Ydhisthira goes to search for his brother He finds a beautiful pool but alas, hear it he finds his four brothers prostarate on the ground either dead or unconscious. Unknown to Yudhisthara, they have all ignored a Yaksha’s admonition not to drink water before answering his question. Despite his overwhelming thirst, Yudhisrthira obeys the Yaksha. Moreover, he correctly answers the Yaksha’s philosophical queries. Pleased with Yudhisthira wisdom, the Yaksha agree to revive one of the brother, leaving Yudhisthira bases his choice entirely on moral considerations, not on his own selfish need and predilections. The Yaksha reveals himself as a Yama (The god of justice and righteousness) , tells Yudhistra how pleased he is with his uprights, restores to him for bother promises him protection from future hardships, and gives him some useful advice on where to go next.

Interpretation: The story may be trying to tell us something about the importance of patience, obedience to gods, wisdom and right conduit. Without these characteristics, the PANDAVA brothers would have been lost. The Philosophical portion of course of great interest, with reflections on such concepts as desire and courage.

Critical Thinking: For the critical thinker, this story is a variable good mine. Here are a few examples of what skeptics might say about this charming tale. Are there gods out there. If so, what is the evidence for their existence? Can we truly say that patience and right conduct are rewarded on this earth?

Assimilation: This story brought for me many associations. It led me for instance , to ask again, which view is right the one which extols desire, or the one which holds it to be the source of much sufferings and evil?

If Not Higher By: I.L. Perethz Poland If Not Higher By: I.L. Perethz Poland

Literal Comprehension: "If Not Higher" is written by I.L Perethz. He was the short story writer of Poland. He through this story tries to us that doing good deeds on earth may be a more exalted activity than doing God's will in heaven Early every Friday morning at time of Penitential Prayer where religious services were performed. A Litvak a Lithuanian Jew wanted to know where this rabbi would go at that time. To solve the mystery of the rabbi's absence, the same night the Livak secretly went to his room and hid under his bed. Early morning, when others were praying for the people of Israel the rubbi disguised himself as a peasant, and left the house. The Litavak followed him. The Rabbi reached the forest near the town and cut a bundle of sticks. He went into a hut where a sick Jewish women lived. He foeced her to buy the wood on credit and started kindling the fire. After he put the wood into oven he recited the 1st portion of the Penitential prayers. As the wood started burning he recited the 2nd portion and when the fire was set, he recited the third portion the Litvak saw all his activities and become his disciple. Interpretation: In this story, the writer is trying to tell us that one should help the needy people to get the heavenly pleasure. The greatest religion of the world is humanism. Visiting temple and praying god do not make people religious and spiritual. One can get heavenly pleasure even in the world by doing good deeds. The Rabbi of Nemirov showed the value of religion by setting himself as an example. The story also tries to show that heaven is at the service of humanity. Critical Thinking. Although this story to teach us a high moral lesson, some of the ideas are less convincing. Is it possible for a mortal to go to heaven when he is alive? Is it possible to find such a idealist person like the Rabbi of Nemirov is real life? Do the modern people believe on existence of gods and heaven? How can he fellow the rabbi everywhere without unnoticed by him? So, I don't support the writer's ideas fully. Assimilation: After reading this story I learnt the meaning of the importance of selfless human service and the value of the service of humanity as well as work. I have realized that selfless sevice and the work are the paths towards the heaven. It means the blessing of the god can be easily achived by serving the poor and needy people.

The Brave Little Parrot

Literal Comprehension: "The Brave Little Parrot" is an expert taken out from Buddhist legend. This short story deals about the importance of continuous helpful effort done by a little parrot to other creatures in the jungle. Long ago, the Buddha was born as a little parrot, one storm day a fire broke out in his forest home. The fire spread rapidly in search of the safe place. But they couldn't escape from the flames and smoke. While the parrot was flying to the rivers, he saw on the way that many animals were trapped in the fire. Kind hearted parrot wanted to save them. So, he began to dive into the river and flew back over the burning forest and dropped a few drops of water into the fire which used to disappear before they reach the ground. Parrot repeated the work with great effort. His eyes were red, lungs ached and he felt dizzy. Still he didn't give up his efforts. Meanwhile some gods were watching from heaven. The thought that parrot was foolish and laughed at him but one of the gods was worried about parrot. So he disguised as golden eagle and came to the parrot. So he disguised as golden eagle and came to the parrot and advised him to give up and save his life. But, the parrot asked for help not advice. He felt ashamed and began to weep. Stream of tear came from the eyes of golden eagle and put out the fire. Miraculously the tears gave new life to everything including parrot. All the animals got surprised and appreciated the little parrot. Interpretation: The writer of this story may be trying to tell us that courage is the powerful weapon in danger. One should fight for the thing one believes weather one has reasonable chance of success or not. It is our duty to carry out the task for instance little parrots become successful in his attempt to put out the raging fire and save the life of many animals. Critical Thinking: Although this story gives us a moral lesson that courage is the powerful weapon. So, one should fight for the things one believes whether one has reasonable chance of success or not . It is our duty to carry out in his attempt to put out the raging fire and save the life of many animals. Assimilation: After reading this story, I know the importance of the selfish services and kindness. This story reminds me about an incident in which a young boy saved an old women's life. It was about two years ago. When I was going to meet my grandmother I saw a crowed people making noise near Adhikhola river young boy jumped into the river and brought her to the bank. Everybody around the admired him. In this story he came’s the "HERO" on that day.

Why Go to University : Moti Nissani

Why Go to University Moti Nissani

Literal Comprehension: The university Education has many more advantages. Though, going to university might create additional stresses in the life, there are much more advantages than disadvantages. Firstly, university education provides income and job opportunities, which improves the social status. Secondly, educated people enjoy better health than other because they are much aware about different diseases. Thirdly, educated people are more conscious about physical exercise which is beneficial to physical, mental and emotional well being. Fourthly, educated people are valued more by culture. Fifthly, learned men and women are highly respected in the society. Sixthly, lack of education damages social standing and self confidence. Seventhly, university education expands the social horizons of every individual. They make new friends. They share new ideas. The education increases the personal freedom. Education makes less dogmatic about our own belief and more tolerant about the belief of others. University education frees human mind from any kinds of prejudices. Finally education helps to flourish democracy in a country. University education makes us capable to judge the policy makes their policies. This helps the democratic system work properly.

Interpretation:

The essay, why go to university is trying to say that education is very important part of life. Going to university reforms our character and morality. It helps for our all round development. It removes narrow mind. Pride and superstition and leads us towards progress and prosperity. Education helps to know the meaning of life.

Critical Thinking: The essay teaches us the value of education. I agree with the writer in most of the cases, but there are some unclear ideas in the essay. In only formal and university education important? What about informal education? Do only educated people life longer? Do all the educated person get better job and income.

Assimilation: Before reading this essay I used to think that university education provides only better job and opportunities to earn much. But I was wrong. It also teaches us how to live a healthy life. What are the difficulties that people have to face in the lack of education? In sum this essay gave me new way to join with its multiple values.