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had taken. When he came near a pool he saw his four
brothers lying on the ground, to all appearance dead. He was
shocked. He got into the pool to quench his thirst. At once a
voice without form warned him.“ Your brothers died because
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they did not heed my words. Do not follow them. Answer
my questions first and then quench your thirst. This pool is
mine.”

7. Yudhistira knew that these could be none other than the
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words of a Yaksha and guessed what had happened to his
brothers. He saw a possible way of redeeming the situation.
He said to the bodiless voice, “Please ask your questions”.
The voice put questions rapidly one after another.

Check your comprehension

Share your responses
1. What did Arjuna see when he got to the pool?

2. Why do you think the voice did not allow Arjuna to drink
water?
3. Why did the invisible being laugh at Arjuna?
4. What was the warning of the Yaksha to Yudhistira?

5. Do you observe any difference between Arjuna and
Yudhistira in their response to the invisible voice?

6. Why do you think all the brothers fell unconscious when
they drank the water?

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