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bestowed : given
virtue : good quality

hereditary : inherited by birth, C£ÀĪÀA²PÀ

glared : looked at with anger
confounded : get confused, get mixed up
enlightened souls : learned people
forsaking : leaving
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perched : sat
dwelt : thought
wrath : anger
divine
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ascetic : defencerepublished
alms : food or gifts given to the poor, ©üPÉë
startled : surprised
mysteries : secrets
chaste : pure, religious
conceit : false pride
Sir : Teacher / a word of respect
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inherent duty : primary duty
shield
elated : overjoyed

Exercise :
i. answer each of the following in a sentence or two :

1. Why was Kaushika very angry with the bird?
2. Why did the housewife delay in giving alms to Kaushika?

3. Who did she advise Kaushika to meet?

4. Why did Kaushika feel stunned at the words of Dharmavyadha?
5. What did Kaushika do after his visit to Dharmavyadha?
6. What did Sage Markandeya tell Yudhishtira in the end?

ii. answer each of the following in a paragraph :

1. Narrate how Kaushika felt on listening to the lady.
2. What are the essentials of Dharma, according to Dharmavyadha?
3. What can we learn from the story of Dharmavyadha?

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