Read the following passage and answer the
questions that follow. Each question carries one score.
(1*5=5)
A Sage was passing through the capital city of a famous
king. He noticed a single coin on the road. He picked it up.
He was satisfied with his simple living and had no use of
that coin. So he planned to donate it to the one who is need
of it. But he could not find such a person.
Next morning he sees that the King is going for his
invasion of another state with his army. When the King
saw the sage, he ordered the army to stop. He came to the
Sage and said, ‘O great Sage, I am going to war to win
another state so that my state can be expanded. So bless me
to be victorious.After thinking for a while the Saga gave the single coin to
the king. The King was confused and annoyed because he
has no use for a single coin as he is one of the richest kings.
The Saga said, ‘O great King! I found this coin yesterday
while walking through the streets. I took it and decided to
give it to the needy. But I could not find any one such.
Everyone was living a happy life. It seemed that they were
satisfied with what they had. But today the King of the
state still have the desire to gain more and not satisfied
with what he had already has. I felt that you were in need of
this coin. The King realised his mistake and gave up the
planned war.What message do you get from the story?
Answers
Answer:
A Sage explained, “Oh Great King! I found this coin yesterday while strolling around the streets of your capital city. But I had no use of it. So, I had decided that I will donate it to someone needy. I strolled around till the evening in your capital, but found no one such. Everyone was living a happy life. It seemed that they were satisfied with what they had. So I found no one to give this coin. But today, the king of this state, still have the desire to gain more and not satisfied with what he already has, I felt you were in need of this coin.”
The King realized his mistake and gave up the planned war.
Moral: We all should learn to be happy with what we have. Yes, we all desire more or better than we already have, but do not waste a chance of enjoying what you already have. There are those who may not have what you have, and there will be some who have lots more than you have. Do not always compare, be happy and lead a healthy life.A Sage explained, “Oh Great King! I found this coin yesterday while strolling around the streets of your capital city. But I had no use of it. So, I had decided that I will donate it to someone needy. I strolled around till the evening in your capital, but found no one such. Everyone was living a happy life. It seemed that they were satisfied with what they had. So I found no one to give this coin. But today, the king of this state, still have the desire to gain more and not satisfied with what he already has, I felt you were in need of this coin.”
The King realized his mistake and gave up the planned war.
Moral: We all should learn to be happy with what we have. Yes, we all desire more or better than we already have, but do not waste a chance of enjoying what you already have. There are those who may not have what you have, and there will be some who have lots more than you have. Do not always compare, be happy and lead a healthy life.
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