Question

Write the story of Ekalavya in 60 - 80 words

Answer 1

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n the epic Mahabharata, Ekalavya is a young prince of the Nishadha tribes, and a member of a low caste, who nevertheless aspires to study archery in the gurukul of Dronacharya. After being rejected by Drona, Ekalavya embarks upon a program of self-study in the presence of a clay image of Drona. He achieves a level of skill equal to that of Arjuna, Drona's favorite and most accomplished pupil. Drona goes to Ekalavya and demands that Ekalavya turn over his right thumb as a teacher's fee. In the Mahabharatha, Ekalavya is introduced as a young prince of the lowly Nishadha tribes. Ekalavya was born to Devashrava (brother of Vasudeva, who was father of Krishna) and was raised by Hiranyadhanus, the leader of the Nishadhas, who was a commander in the army of Jarasandha. Desirous of learning advanced skills of archery, he seeks the tutelage of Drona, the legendary weaponsmaster of and instructor of Arjuna and his brothers. Ekalavya is undeterred and goes off into the forest where he fashions a clay image of Drona. As a result, Ekalavya becomes an archer of exceptional prowess, superior even to Drona's best pupil, Arjuna. It is Ekalavya, who introduces himself to them as a pupil of Drona. As a result, Arjuna complains to his teacher Drona, reminding Drona of his promise that he would allow no other pupil to be the equal of Arjuna. Drona acknowledges Arjuna's claim, and goes with the princes to seek out Ekalavya. Drona asks Ekalavya for a dakshina or deed of gratitude that a student owes his teacher upon the completion of his training.

Answer 2

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                            Ekalavya

Ekalavya wanted to be Drona’s pupil but Drona refused  him. He carved a statue of Drona and started practicing in front of it. One day Drona came to the same forest. Ekalavya, who went up to touch Drona’s feet. “Who is your teacher?” -Drona .Ekalavya shows him the statue . Drona-  “If I am your guru, give me my gurudakshina.”     “Surely, sir,” -Ekalavya. “I want your right thumb,” -Drona. Ekalavya cut his right thumb and laid it at Drona’s feet.