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NATIONAL LUMINARIES OF
Lesson 4 Unit 6
NEPAL

Objectives:

On completion of this lesson, students will be able to:
• Introduce about Nepalese luminaries and their contributions
• Give some points why to serve the nation.

Such personalities he who contributes to highlight the name and fame of
the nation called as ‘National Luminaries. They are also the great national
personalities. We remember and respect them for their contributions. So,
we should also try our best to follow them so that the nation could pride
about us.

KING JANAK:

Janak was the king of ‘Mithila’ currently known as
Janakpur of Nepal. He was a wise king but lived as a
sage. He had made Mithila as a center for intellectual
gathering. His contributing toward promoting
art, literature, language, philosophy, culture and
civilization were remarkable. His court (Durwar) used
to have great philosophers like Aruni, Yagyavalkya,
Gargi, Maitreyi, etc. Thus, his name including, etc.
‘Mithila’ was famous all over in Bharatvarsha (India). He was also called

as ‘Bideha’ and his kingdom is even popular as ‘Baidehi’ today.

SITA:
Origianally, Sita is known as a daughter of earth
goddess (Jamin/bhumi). Hence, King janak of ‘Mithila’
(Janakpur,Nepal)found her during plough the field

and adopted as own daughter. Sita is famous for
her dedication, self-sacrifice, courage and purity. It
is believed that she never compromised her virtue
even if she suffered many difficulties in her life. She is

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