Question

It is said that Swami did not like the strain of cruelty in his father'said nature. Is Swami's father really cruel?

Answer 1

no, his father was not really cruel. It was Swami's nature which forced his father to act cruel with swami.

Answer 2

No, Swami's father was not cruel, but he was strict.

• The question has been asked from the story Swami and friends.
• Swami's father used to work in a Court and was sometimes strict with him. The strictness of Swami's father was due to the fact, that he wanted to carefully teach him valuable life lessons.
• Often Swami felt afraid of him but had always looked up to him for needed help and comfort.
• Swami 's father always encouraged him to study diligently and used to help him with homework too. He had also provided a study space for Swami in his own room