⭐ Chapter Summary (Three Questions)
A king wanted to become perfect and never fail. He believed he needed answers to three important questions:
- What is the right time to do anything?
- Who are the most important people to work with?
- What is the most important thing to do?
Many wise men gave different answers, but the king was not satisfied. He went to a hermit who lived in a forest.
The king asked his questions, but the hermit did not reply and kept digging. The king helped him dig.
Suddenly, a wounded man came running. The king saved his life by cleaning and dressing his wound. Later, the man confessed that he was the king’s enemy and wanted to kill him. But because the king saved him, he asked for forgiveness.
The next morning, the king again asked the hermit for answers.
The hermit explained:
✔ The right time: Now — the present moment.
✔ The most important person: The person you are with at the moment.
✔ The most important work: To do good to that person.
Thus, the king understood that helping people at the right time is the greatest purpose.
⭐ Summary in Easy Hindi (बहुत सरल भाषा में)
एक राजा तीन प्रश्नों के उत्तर जानना चाहता था:
- सही समय क्या होता है किसी काम को करने का?
- सबसे ज़रूरी व्यक्ति कौन है?
- सबसे महत्वपूर्ण काम क्या है?
बुद्धिमान लोग अलग-अलग उत्तर देते रहे, पर राजा संतुष्ट नहीं हुआ। वह एक सन्यासी (हर्मिट) के पास गया। सन्यासी खोदाई कर रहा था, राजा ने उसकी मदद की।
तभी एक घायल आदमी आया। राजा ने उसका इलाज किया। वह आदमी राजा का दुश्मन निकला, जो बदला लेना चाहता था। राजा ने उसकी जान बचाई, तो वह मित्र बन गया।
अगले दिन सन्यासी ने बताया:
✔ सबसे सही समय—अभी का समय (वर्तमान)।
✔ सबसे ज़रूरी व्यक्ति—जो इस समय आपके साथ है।
✔ सबसे महत्वपूर्ण काम—उस व्यक्ति की भलाई करना।
⭐ Word Meanings (Easy English + Hindi)
| Word | Meaning | Hindi |
|---|---|---|
| Hermit | A man who lives alone | सन्यासी |
| Council | Group that gives advice | परामर्श समूह |
| Wounded | Injured | घायल |
| Fainted | Became unconscious | बेहोश होना |
| Forgive | To pardon | माफ करना |
| Faithful | Loyal | वफादार |
| Seized | Took by force | ज़बरदस्ती लेना |
| Affairs | Matters or work | काम / मामले |
| Beds (in garden) | Small areas for planting | क्यारी |
⭐ Textbook Questions & Answers (Easy English)
1. Why was the king advised to go to magicians?
Because some wise men said that only magicians can see the future, and to know the right time a person must know the future.
2. Whose advice did people say would be most important to the king?
Some said councillors, some priests, others doctors, and some said soldiers.
3. What suggestions were made for the third question?
Some said science was most important, others said fighting, and some said religious worship.
4. Did the wise men win the reward? Why or why not?
No, because their answers were all different and the king was not satisfied.
⭐ Comprehension Check Answers
- Many wise men answered the king’s questions,
→ but their answers were so varied that the king was not satisfied. - Someone suggested that there should be a council of wise men
→ to help the king act at the right time. - Someone else suggested that the king should have a timetable
→ and follow it strictly. - The king requested the hermit
→ to answer three questions. - The king washed and dressed the bearded man’s wound
→ but the bleeding would not stop.
⭐ How did the king and the hermit help the wounded man?
They washed his wound, bandaged it, gave him water, carried him to the hut, and let him rest.
Who was the bearded man?
He was the king’s enemy.
Why did he ask for forgiveness?
Because the king saved his life even though he wanted to kill the king.
⭐ What did the king do to show forgiveness?
He promised to send his doctor, servants, and return his property.
⭐ Hermit’s Answers
- Right time: Now
- Most important person: The person with you at the moment
- Most important work: To do good to that person