
This is and Indian folk story. Honesty is the main theme and the sub theme is importance of cultivation.
By learning this unit, the learner will be able to:
• read and comprehend a story.
• use simple English for answering interaction questions.
• answer simple questions starting with words like 'who', 'what', 'where', etc.
• identify contracted forms of do not, did not, let us, etc.
• read and understand words like 'successor', 'disappointment', 'fond', 'distribute',
'tending', 'kingdom' etc. in meaningful contexts.
• read and appreciate a poem.
• identify rhyming words in a poem.
• develop discourses like conversation, thoughts, notice, etc.
• sequence the events of a story.
• complete the word ladder with familiar words.
• match pictures with action words by drawing lines.
• conduct simple project works.
Look at the Picture, How is it ?
Isn’t it a beautiful picture ?
What all things can you see in the picture ?
Can you give a title for the picture ?

Whose hands are these ?

Whose hands are these ?
Where are the clouds ?
What is the colour of the cloud ?
From where do the rain drops come from ?
‘Yes, Its from the clouds’
Whose hands are these ?
Who are standing under the hands ?
What are the people doing ?
‘Yes , they are stretching their hands .”
Why do they stretch their hands ?
‘To welcome the rain ‘.
What is falling down from the hands ?
‘Are they stones ? Flowers ? You are right. They are seeds.
What will you do with the seeds ?
Have you ever sowed the seeds ?
Can you guess what will the people do with the seeds ?
Will they sow the seeds ?
Okay, here is a story about the picture. I will read it . Please listen.

What is the picture about ?
‘Tree’
You are correct.
But, are they all trees ?
What happened to the trees ?
Who cut down the trees ?
Is it good to cut the trees ?
What do the trees give us ?

Teacher displays a chart with a picture of firewood, fruits, furniture, flowers,shade, shelter etc.
Okay, shall we make the tree now ?
How can we make our earth more green ?
Shall we make these picture more beautiful ?
Who will draw the stem/ branches ?
Learners come forward and complete the picture according to the instruction.
Who has brought the pictures of birds ?
Which is your bird ?
Where are you going to place it ?
Under the tree?
Or
on the branch ?
Are there any other birds in the class ?
Which are the birds flying in the sky?
Can we place the crow under the tree?
THE WORRY

The king was fond of gardening. He spent a lot of time tending his garden, planting the finest plants, fruit trees, vegetables and crops.
His people were very happy. The king did not have children. As the king grew older, everyone got more and more worried.
Who would take over the kingdom after him?
NEW WORDS
Just = നീതിപൂർവമായ
Tend = പരിപാലിക്കുക
Gardening = പൂന്തോട്ടപരിപാലനം
Plant = ചെടി
Kingdom = രാജ്യം
Grow = വളർത്തുക
Worry = വിഷമം
Takeover = ഭരണം ഏറ്റെടുക്കുക
A lot of time = വളരെയധികം സമയം
FIND ANSWER
1. What was the hobby of the king?
Gardening
2. What was the worry of the people of Gandhara?
The king did not have children
A PROCLAMATION

To find a successor, the king thought of an idea. He decided, ‘I will distribute some seeds to all the children in the country. The child who grows the biggest, healthiest plant will become the prince or the princess. They can take three months for it.’
The king ordered his minister to give a proclamation.NEW WORDS
Successor = പിൻഗാമി
Decide = തീരുമാനിക്കുക
Distribute = വിതരണം ചെയ്യുക
Order = ആജ്ഞാപിക്കുക
Biggest = ഏറ്റവും വലിയ
Healthiest = ഏറ്റവും ആരോഗ്യമുള്ള
Prince = രാജകുമാരൻ
Princess = രാജകുമാരി
Find = കണ്ടെത്തുക
Seed = വിത്ത്
Big - Bigger - Biggest
Healthy - Healthier - Healthiest
FIND
1. What was the test decided by the king?
Seeds would be distributed to all the children in the country. The child who grows the biggest and healthiest plant from the seed would become the prince or the princess.
2. Why did the king choose such a test to find his successor?
The king wanted to test the honesty of his successor.
Seed of Hope

The king is distributing seeds. The children's are waiting for their turn in the line.
LETS READ
The next day, a long line of anxious parents and children formed outside the palace.
Everyone was eager to get a seed and grow the best plant. Pingala, a poor farmer’s son, was one among these children. He too got a seed from the king and sowed it in a pot in his garden. He took great care of the seed.
NEW WORDS
# Long line = നീണ്ട നിര
# Anxious = ആകാംക്ഷയോടെ , ഉത്കണ്ഠാകുലമായ [Troubled, feeling uneasy in the mind]
# Formed = രൂപം കൊണ്ടു
# Eager = ആകാംക്ഷയോടെ
# Sow = വിതയ്ക്കുക [Sow - Sowed]
# Care = പരിചരണം
FIND THE ANSWERS
01. How many days will it take for a seed to sprout?
5 to 7 days
02. What care will you give to grow a seed into a plant?
I will give enough water and Fertilizer.
The Disappointment

Read the passage
Pingala watered and manured the seed.
But the seed did not sprout. Pingala changed the soil and transferred the seed to another pot.
Weeks and months passed. One day Pingala went near the pot.
He knelt before it. ‘Dear seed, three months have passed. I want to take you to the palace. Please sprout out by tomorrow.’
But nothing happened.
The next day he saw children walking to the palace, dressed in their best clothes. They all held well-grown plants. Pingala stood watching them sadly.
Will Pingala go to the palace?
What will be his thoughts?
To the Palace

Look at the picture. What you see there?
Pingala is holding an empty pot in his hand. He is not happy. The other chiildren laughted at him, but Pingala ignored them.
Read the Following Passage
Pingala’s father had observed his son working hard to make the seed sprout.
He felt sorry for Pingala. ‘Why don’t you go to the king with the empty pot?’ he asked. ‘At least he will know, you tried your best.’
So Pingala too put on his best clothes and started off to the palace.
He joined the others outside the palace, holding the empty pot in his hand.
The other children laughed at him, but Pingala ignored them.
NEW WORDS
Observe = നിരീക്ഷിക്കുക
Observed = നിരീക്ഷിച്ചു
Hard = കഠിനമായി
Empty = ഒഴിഞ്ഞ, കാലിയായ
Started off = യാത്ര പുറപ്പെടുക
Join = ചേരുക
Put on = ധരിക്കുക
Laughed at = കളിയാക്കി
Ignore = അവഗണിക്കുക
Ignored = അവഗണിച്ചു
FIND
What did Pingala’s father suggest to him?
He suggested to his son to take the empty pot to the palace.
Why did the other children laugh at him?
The other children laughed at Pingala because his pot was empty.
Will he go back home disappointed?
Yes / No
Lovely Flowers

This is a beautiful picture. The king is standing in front of the palace. There are two soldiers standing behind him. One soldier holds the spear and the other soldier carries royal fan. The children are standing in the courtyard. They have well grown plants in their hands. They are happy. They hope to become the prince.
The king arrived and looked at the plants.
Children gathered in the courtyard of the palace with flowery pots. Red, blue, yellow.... The courtyard had turned into a bouquet.
The king looked at the children. Their faces were shining with hope.
‘Hah!’ the king sighed. He was not at all happy.
# Gathered = ഒത്തുചേരുക
# Courtyard = മുറ്റം
# Bonquet = പുഷ്പകൂട്ടം / പൂച്ചെണ്ട്
# Hope = പ്രതീക്ഷ
# Sigh = നെടുവീർപ്പിടുക
കുട്ടികളെല്ലാം പൂക്കൾ ഉള്ള ചെടികളുമായി കൊട്ടാരമുറ്റത്ത് ഒത്തുക്കൂടി. ചുവപ്പ്, നീല, മഞ്ഞ .....മുറ്റം നിറയെ ഒരു പൂച്ചെണ്ടായി മാറി.
രാജാവ് കുട്ടികളെ നോക്കി. അവരുടെ മുഖങ്ങൾ പ്രതീക്ഷകൾ കൊണ്ട് തിളങ്ങുകയായിരുന്നു.
ഹാ! രാജാവ് നെടുവീർപ്പിട്ടു. അദ്ദേഹം ഒട്ടും സന്തോഷവാനായിരുന്നില്ല.
The king could not find what he expected.
2. What did he expect from the children?
Honesty
3. Where did the children gather?
In the courtyard
4. What were they holding?
With Flowery Pots.
5. Was the king happy?
No
6. How was the courtyard look like?
Like a bouquet.
Empty Pot
Look at the picture..
King is standing near Pingala.
He is asking something to Pingala.
What is he asking?
Can you guess?
Ok.. let’s read this passage

At the end of the line stood Pingala. When the king reached him, he stopped.
‘Why did you come with an empty pot, my child?
Did your seed not grow into a plant?’
# Reached = എത്തിച്ചേർന്നു
വരിയുടെ അവസാനമായി പിംഗള നിന്നു. അവന്റെ അടുത്തെത്തിയപ്പോൾ രാജാവ് നിന്നു.
‘Why did you come with an empty pot, my child?
"എന്താ കുട്ടി നീയൊരു കാലിച്ചടിയുമായി വന്നത്?' Did your seed not grow into a plant?’
"നിന്റെ വിത്ത് ഒരു ചെടിയായി വളർന്നില്ലേ?"
Yes / No
What did the king ask to Pingala?
‘Why did you come with an empty pot, my child?
Did your seed not grow into a plant?’
A smile
Then what happened?
What will Pingala reply?
Let’s read the passage.

A smile appeared on king’s face.
# Soil = മണ്ണ്
# Manure = വളം
# Smile = പുഞ്ചിരി # Appear = പ്രത്യക്ഷപ്പെടുക
പിംഗള തല കുനിച്ചുകൊണ്ട് പറഞ്ഞു ,' എന്നോട് ക്ഷമിക്കണം, മഹാരാജൻ.' I tried my best to grow the seed.
ഞാൻ വിത്ത് വളർത്താൻ പരമാവധി ശ്രമിച്ചു. I gave the best soil and manure to it.
ഞാനതിന് ഏറ്റവും നല്ല മണ്ണും വളവും നൽകി.
But the seed did not grow.’
പക്ഷേ, വിത്ത് മുളച്ചില്ല.
A smile appeared on king’s face.
രാജാവിന്റെ മുഖത്ത് ഒരു പുഞ്ചിരി പ്രത്യക്ഷപ്പെട്ടു.
Pingala says Forgive me, Your Highness. I tried my best to grow the seed. I gave the best soil and manure to it. But the seed did not grow.
02. What did the king do, after hearing his words ?
He hugged pingala
03. Why did Pingala hold his head down?
He thought that the king would be angry with him.
04. Why did the king smile?
He found a successor.
The Prince
Look at the picture....
Where is Pingala standing?
Yes, he is standing near the king.
How did this happen?
Do you want to know?
Then, read the passage named
“ The prince ”
Let’s read ...

‘Here is the crown prince! I had given everyone roasted seeds, which would never grow. Only this boy is honest.
I am sure, one day, he will rule this kingdom justly.’
# Announced = പ്രഖ്യാപിച്ചു
# Crown = കിരീടം
# Prince = രാജകുമാരൻ
# Crown Prince = കിരീടാവകാശി
# Roasted = വറുത്തത്
# Justly = നീതിപൂർവം
അദ്ദേഹം പിംഗളയെ കെട്ടിപ്പിച്ചു പ്രഖ്യാപിച്ചു. ‘Here is the crown prince! I had given everyone roasted seeds, which would never grow.
ഇതാ കിരീടാവകാശി. ഞാൻ എല്ലാവർക്കും നൽകിയത് വറുത്ത വിത്തുകളാണ്, അത് ഒരിക്കലും മുളക്കുകയില്ല.
Only this boy is honest.
ഈ ബാലൻ മാത്രമാണ് സത്യസന്ധൻ.
I am sure, one day, he will rule this kingdom justly.’
എനിക്കുറപ്പാണ്, ഒരുനാൾ ഇവൻ ഈ രാജ്യം നീതിപൂർവം ഭരിക്കും.
The king announced the new Crown Prince. A seed Have you ever sown a seed?
What things are needed for the growth of a seed?
Let’s read this poem.

A little earth to make it grow
A little hole, a little pat,
A little wish, and that is that,
A little sun, a little shower
A little while and then a flower!
Recite the poem once again.
Identify the rhyming words in the poem.
Now, write them down.
# sow - grow
# Pat - that
# shower - flower
What are the things needed for a seed to grow? Complete the word web. One is done for you.


Oats, peas, beans, and barley grow,
Do you, I, or anyone know how
Oats, peas, beans, and barley grow?
First the farmer sows his seed,
Then he stands and takes his ease,
He stamps his feet,
And claps his hands,
And turns around to view his land.
Walking with a partner,
Walking with a partner,
Make a ring, oh make a ring,
Oh, while we happily dance and sing.
Then the farmer waters the ground,
Watches the sunshine all around,
He stamps his feet,
And claps his hands,
And turns around to view his land.
ACTIVITY - 01
Have you read the passage?
The king wished to inform his people about seed distribution. For that what did he do? He orderd his minister to give a proclamation....
Listen...listen....
His highness king Vidyadhara has decided to find his successor. He will distribute some seeds to all the children in the country. The child who grows the biggest, healthiest plant will become the prince or princess. Each and every child in the country has to be reported in the palace at 10 am on coming Sunday.
Notice making is also a good method to inform people. The king orderd his men (Minister) to prepare a notice for this announcement. Help them to prepare a notice. Have you seen any notice? Look at this Notice.
NOTICE
READING DAY
MANNARAKKAL
18/07/2020
Dear students,
A reading competition has to be held for fourth standard kids in this school
VENUE : SCHOOL HALL
DATE : 19 JULY 2020
TIME :10.00 AM
(Signature)
Headmaster
Observe the above notice. What are the main details including in a notice?
This notice is prepared by minister of king Vidyadhara to inform the people about water distribution during last hot days. Can you complete it?
.............................
Gandhara
29/6/2020
.............................,
We have decided to distribute drinking water to the people of our country on 30/6/2020 from 10 am to 1 pm.Those who need water , please come to palace on time.
......... : ..........
......... : ..........
......... : .........
..................
S/d
‘The child who grows the biggest, healthiest plant will become the prince or the princess.’ The king orderd his men (Minister) to prepare a notice for this announcement. Help them to prepare a notice.
.....SELECTION TEST...... Gandhara 29/6/2020 Dear people, His Highness Kind Vidyadhara has decided to select his successor. He will conduct a selection test for this. Smart and Intelligent children aged between 8 and 14 can participate in this test. You will get a seed and you should grow it. The child who grows the seed into a biggest and healthiest plant will become the King's successor. Those who are interested must reach the palace at the prescribed time. VENUE :- Palace Hall, Kingdom of Gandhara DATE :- 01 July 2020 TIME :- 10:00 AM Chief Minister S/d |
ACTIVITY - 02
... he saw children walking to the palace, dressed in their best clothes.
They all held well-grown plants. Pingala stood watching them sadly.
What will be the thoughts of Pingala? Write down his thoughts.
Concept Map

Model 01
All children are going to the palace with beautiful plants in their pot. How happy they are! How could they grow such a lovely and beautiful plants? I also tried my level best. But it was no use. I wish I go to the palace. But how can i face the king without a plant? What will I do?
Model 02
All are going to the palace with beautiful plants. How happy they are! How could they grow such lovely plants? I also tried my level best. But it was of no use. I'm an unlucky fellow. I wish I could go to the palace. But how can I face the king without a plant? What will I do now? Who will help me? I dreamed of becoming a prince. That dream is now lost.
ACTIVITY - 03

Pingala’s father was standing in front of his house. He saw the king’s messengers riding towards him. ‘My God! What happened to my son?’ he thought. One of the messengers said, ‘You are wanted in the palace.’
Complete the conversation between the messenger and Pingala’s father.
ANSWER MODEL 01
Messenger : You are wanted in the palace.
Pingala’s father : What is the matter?
Messenger : It is about your son.
Pingala’s father : Oh! What did he do?
Messenger : Don't be afraid. Your son has been selected as the crown prince.
Pingala’s father : Is it true?
Messenger : Yes it's true come with me now
ANSWER MODEL 02
Messenger : You are wanted in the palace.
Pingala’s father : What is the matter sir?
Messenger : It is about your son.
Pingala’s father : Oh! What did he do?
Messenger : Don't be afraid. Your son has been selected as the crown prince.
Pingala’s father : Really? I can't belive it.
Messenger : Yes it's true. You are luckey to have a son like Pingala.
Pingala’s father : Thank God. You bought the happiest news.
Messenger : Yes it's a happy news for you. Come with me
Pingala’s father : Yes
ANSWER MODEL 03
Messenger : You are wanted in the palace.
Pingala’s father : What is the matter ?
Messenger : It is about your son.
Pingala’s father : Oh! What did he do ?
Messenger : Don’t be afraid .Your son has been selected as the crown prince.
Pingala’s father : Really? I can’t believe it.
Messenger : Its true. You are lucky to have a son like Pingala.
Pingala’s father : Thank God. You bought the happiest news .
ACTIVITY - 04

How many words can you make using the letters in the word.
Make as many words and write them below.
appointment, point, men, ten, and, nest, side, map, same, spent, end,eat, mat, ant, pin, dot,soap,some
ACTIVITY - 05

The following are events taken from the story, ‘The Seed of Truth’. They are in a jumbled order. Rearrange the events in the correct order.
1. Pingala also got some seeds.
2. He was very old and had no children.
3. Pingala was unhappy but he went to the palace.
4. Vidhyadhara was the king of Gandhara.
5. Pingala sowed the seed but it didn’t sprout.
6. He decided to conduct a test for finding his successor.
7. Pingala became the prince.
8. The king said that he gave roasted seeds to everybody.
9. The king distributed seeds to the children.
ACTIVITY - 06
Pingala sowed the seed in a pot in his garden.
Have you ever sown seeds?
What are the activities connected with cultivation?
Some activities related to cultivation are given below.
Match the pictures with the action by drawing lines.


ACTIVITY - 07
Look at the picture carefully.

Fill in the blanks selecting suitable words from the brackets below.
It is a _____________ garden. There are flowers _____________ different colours. Butterflies are _____________ around the flowers. Pingala is _____________ the plants. There is a _____________ tree at the corner of the garden. Two _____________ are sitting on the tree. A cat is playing _____________ the tree. There is a squirrel on a _____________ of the tree.

Fill in the blanks selecting suitable words from the brackets below.
It is a _____________ garden. There are flowers _____________ different colours. Butterflies are _____________ around the flowers. Pingala is _____________ the plants. There is a _____________ tree at the corner of the garden. Two _____________ are sitting on the tree. A cat is playing _____________ the tree. There is a squirrel on a _____________ of the tree.
(branch, beautiful, watering, of, big, under, fluttering, birds)
ACTIVITY - 08
Look at this honesty shop.
There are so many products.
Bats, balls, buckets, bags .......
Price is written on each product.
Do you see a shop keeper in This shop?
See, there is a cash box.
How does this shop work ?

What do you see in the picture?
What all things do you see in the shop?
Do you see a shopkeeper there?
Can you buy things without a shopkeeper? How?
Write a short description of the ‘Honesty Shop’.
HONESTY SHOP
PROJECT WORK

King Vidyadhara spent a lot of time tending his garden and planting
the finest flowering plants.
Which are the plants and trees seen in your surroundings?
Visit a garden near your home and fill the columns below, by writing the names of the plants and trees you see there.
MY WORDS
Complete the word ladder with the help of the clues given below.
1. ————————- is the best policy.
2. I have a two ———————old sister.
3. —————————makes plants happy and healthy.
4. ————————————is the home of birds.
5. ———————————give us fruits and shade.
6. A ———————— is seen inside the fruit.

ANSWER KEY
1. Honesty is the best policy.
2. I have a two year old sister.
3. Rain makes plants happy and healthy.
4. Nest is the home of birds.
5. Tree give us fruits and shade.
6. A seed is seen inside the fruit.

I CAN
Fill in the blanks with words from the story, ‘The Seed of Truth’ and write them in the columns provided.
1. __________ is the king of Gandhara.
2. The king wanted to find a __________.
3. __________ is the poor farmer’s son.
4. The king distributed __________ to the children.
5. The king arrived to look at the __________.
6. The children put on their __________ clothes.
7. The king was happy to see the __________ pot.
Now, write the letters found in the circles together. You will get a quality of Pingala.

ANSWER KEY
1. Vidyadhara is the king of Gandhara.
2. The king wanted to find a successor.
3. Pingala is the poor farmer’s son.
4. The king distributed seeds to the children.
5. The king arrived to look at the plants.
6. The children put on their best clothes.
7. The king was happy to see the empty pot.

Question and Answers

Following are the questions and Answers related with this unit. Write it in your English Note Book. Firt write the question and Find answer from the textbook, after that you check your answer here.ഇംഗ്ലീഷ് ഒന്നാം യൂണിറ്റിലെ ചോദ്യങ്ങൾ താഴെ തന്നിരിക്കുന്നു. ആദ്യം ചോദ്യം നോട്ട്ബുക്കിൽ എഴുതുക.. നിങ്ങളുടേതായ രീതിയിൽ ഉത്തരം പറഞ്ഞു നോക്കുക. പറഞ്ഞ ഉത്തരം ശരിയാണോ എന്ന് ചോദ്യത്തിൽ ക്ലിക്ക് ചെയ്താൽ ലഭിക്കുന്ന ഉത്തരവുമായി നോക്കുക. നോട്ട്ബുക്കിൽ എഴുതുക.
There are so many products.
Bats, balls, buckets, bags .......
Price is written on each product.
Do you see a shop keeper in This shop?
See, there is a cash box.
How does this shop work ?

What do you see in the picture?
What all things do you see in the shop?
Do you see a shopkeeper there?
Can you buy things without a shopkeeper? How?
Write a short description of the ‘Honesty Shop’.
This is the picture of a shop. The name of the shop is honesty shop. There is no shopkeeper, no salesman, no cashier in the shop. There are many toys, books, bags, bat etc.. in the shop. Each item is given a price tag. Those who purchased the item should look at the price in the tag and put the amount in the cash counter box. There are two men and one child in the shop. One is moving the trolley with things to the counter. Another one is depositing cash into cash counter box. The third one is coming to the shop for purchasing.
This is the picture of an honesty shop. There is no shop owner. There are books, balls, bats and many more other items. The price is written on each item. There is a cash box. The customers can select the items. They put the money into the cash box. There are two men and one child. One man selects the items and the other man puts the money into the cash box. It is a special box.
This is the picture of an honesty shop. There is no shop owner. There are books, balls, bats and many more other items. The price is written on each item. There is a cash box. The customers can select the items. They put the money into the cash box. There are two men and one child. One man selects the items and the other man puts the money into the cash box. It is a special box.
PROJECT WORK

Which are the plants and trees seen in your surroundings?
Visit a garden near your home and fill the columns below, by writing the names of the plants and trees you see there.
FLOWERING PLANTS |
MEDICINAL PLANTS |
---|---|
Rose | Tulsi |
Hibiscus | Mint |
Orchid | Turmeric |
Jasmine | Pepper |
Dahlia | Ginger |
Sunflower | Neem |
Lotus | Aloevera |
Water Lilly |
Brahmi |
Daisy | Kurunthotti |
FRUIT TREE |
VERETABLES |
---|---|
Mango Tree |
Cabbage |
Jackfruit Tree |
Potato |
Apple Tree |
Brinjal |
Orange | Cucumber |
Cashew | Pumpkin |
Papaya | Pea |
Guava | Tomato |
Musambi | Beetroot |
Custard Apple |
Carrot |
MY WORDS
Complete the word ladder with the help of the clues given below.
1. ————————- is the best policy.
2. I have a two ———————old sister.
3. —————————makes plants happy and healthy.
4. ————————————is the home of birds.
5. ———————————give us fruits and shade.
6. A ———————— is seen inside the fruit.

2. I have a two year old sister.
3. Rain makes plants happy and healthy.
4. Nest is the home of birds.
5. Tree give us fruits and shade.
6. A seed is seen inside the fruit.

I CAN
Fill in the blanks with words from the story, ‘The Seed of Truth’ and write them in the columns provided.
1. __________ is the king of Gandhara.
2. The king wanted to find a __________.
3. __________ is the poor farmer’s son.
4. The king distributed __________ to the children.
5. The king arrived to look at the __________.
6. The children put on their __________ clothes.
7. The king was happy to see the __________ pot.
Now, write the letters found in the circles together. You will get a quality of Pingala.

2. The king wanted to find a successor.
3. Pingala is the poor farmer’s son.
4. The king distributed seeds to the children.
5. The king arrived to look at the plants.
6. The children put on their best clothes.
7. The king was happy to see the empty pot.

Question and Answers

Vidyadhara was the king of Gandhara.
He was fond of gardening.
The king wanted to find a successor because he was very old and had no children.
To find his successor the king decided to distribute some seeds to all the children in the country . The child who grows the biggest and the healthiest plant will become the successor.
The king ordered his minister to give a proclamation.
Pingala was a poor farmer’s son.
Pingala sowed the seed in a pot in his garden.
Pingala took great care of the seed by watering and
manuring it. After seeing the seed didn’t sprout he
changed the soil and transferred it to another pot.
Pingala saw the well dressed children walking to the
palace with beautiful plants .But his seed didn’t even sprout.
So he was sad.
Pingala’s father suggested to him to take the
empty pot to the palace.
They laughed at pingala because his pot was empty.
The king gave roasted seeds to every children. But they
came up with flowery plants. Seeing this dishonesty, he was
unhappy.
He expected honesty from the children.
The king asked Pingala why did he come up with
an empty pot and whether his seed didn’t sprout.
Pingala hold his head down because he feared the king would be
angry with him.
The king smiled hearing the honest apology from Pingala. He saw
his successor in him .
They were dishonest. They used other seeds to grow flowery plants.
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