Gopal and hilsa fish summary
7th standard 3rd lesson
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The Season of Hilsa Fish and a Challenge to Gopal
It was the season for Hilsa fish and it was Hilsa that everyone was talking about. In the market fishmongers were selling only Hilsa fish luring customers to buy it. Even in the royal court, courtiers were talking about Hillsa.This made the king lose his temper. He believed that no one could stop the people from talking about Hilsa fish not even Gopal who was the wisest man in his court. The king challenged Gopal to buy a huge Hilsa fish and bring it to the palace without anyone asking him about it. Gopal accepted the challenge.Handing for the Challenge
After a few days, Gopal shaved beard from half of his face and smeared ash on himself. He wore rags and looked disgraceful. His wife was shocked and asked him not to leave home like this, but Gopal kept on telling her that he was going to buy a huge Hilsa fish. She thought Gopal had gone mad. At the market Gopal bought a huge Hilsa fish and started walking towards the palace. No one noticed the fish, but everyone was looking
Gopal walking strangely with his shabby clothes. People called him mystic and mad.
Explanation:
The beginning of the story tells about the season in which Hilsa fish were available. Everyone was talking about it. The fisherman was the happiest as they could earn better with this immense treasure.
The markets were flooded with the Hilsa fish. Everyone was surprised and happy with the availability of the fish.
However, the king was annoyed at the discussion of the fish. He burst out when a courtier boasted about the size of a Hilsa fish he caught. Later, the king realized his mistake for overreacting.
He further added that even Gopal could not resist mentioning about Hilsa fish. However, Gopal informed him that he could bring a huge Hilsa without anyone discussing a word about it.
After a few days, Gopal prepared himself with half-shaven face and smeared with it ash. He wore tattered clothes. Everybody noticed his appearance in rags and gave him names a madman,etc.
When he reached the palace; he was stopped by the guards. His behavior attracted the attention of the king who wanted to see the crazy visitor. No one could recognize Gopal.
When his true personality was revealed, he told him that because of his appearance, nobody talked about the fish. They were taken aback and were repelled by his shabby clothes. Thus he won the challenge.