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Fearless and Faithful A
Panna Dai was a nursemaid to Udai Singh,
the fourth son of Maharana Sangram Singh.
She used to look after the young prince, who
was the same age as her son. When Udai Singh's
uncle tried to kill him, Panna Dai sacrificed the
life of her own son to save Udai Singh.
Damon and Pythias are characters from Greek mythology,
known for their legendary friendship. One day, when Pythias
spoke out against the cruel king, Dionysius, he was imprisoned
and sentenced to death. Pythias requested Dionysius to allow
him to visit his family one last time. Damon agreed to be in
prison, in place of Pythias, till he returned. If Pythias failed to
return, Damon would be killed instead of him. Overcoming
many difficulties, Pythias returned and Dionysius, overwhelmed by their friendship, let both of
them
go
free.
Work in pairs. Discuss with your partner.
What is common to these stories?
What makes people do things for others? Is it love, friendship, patriotism or loyalty?
Now, read about the sacrifice that Jhalakari made for her friend, Rani Lakshmibai,
and for Jhansi.
ong ago, there lived a bold and fearless little girl in Bhojla village in Uttar Pradesh.
Her parents had died when she was very young and she lived with her relatives. She
loved to climb trees and swim in the river. She was also a willing worker and could stand
long hours of strain and hardship. The villagers liked her for she was good-natured.
Once, when a leopard had attacked her, the girl
strain: effort needed for hard work
had fought it single-handedly and killed it with
single-handedly: without any help
nothing more than a sturdy stick. After that, she
from others
was nicknamed 'Jhalakari, meaning the tigress.
sturdy: strong
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