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not to allow his personal feelings to come in the way of speaking
the truth and doing justice. Both Algu and Sahu presented
their cases. Then Jumman stood up and announced, “It is our
opinion that Sahu should pay Algu the price of the bullock.
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When Sahu bought the bullock it suffered from no disability
or disease. The death of the bullock was unfortunate but Algu
cannot be blamed for it.”
Algu could not contain his feelings. He said loudly, “Victory
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to the Panchayat. This is justice. God lives in the voice of the
Panch.”
10. Soon after, Jumman came to Algu, embraced him and said,
“Since the last Panchayat I had become your enemy. Today
I realized what it meant to be a Panch. A Panch knows no friend
or enemy but only justice. Let no one deviate from the path of
justice and truth for friendship or enmity.” Algu was also in
tears. His tears washed away all the dirt of misunderstanding
between them.

Check your comprehension

Share your responses

1. Who did Algu sell his bullock to?
2. What happened to the bullock bought by Sahu from
Algu?
3. Who did Sahu nominate as the head Panch?
4. How did Algu feel hearing the judgement?

Glossary
bond : strong connection
swallow : tolerate

grudged : gave unwillingly
: clear
allowance : an amount of money given regularly
sympathize : feel sorry for somebody
mum : quiet, silent

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