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Class 8 English Wisdom Paves the Way Summary
Wisdom Paves the Way Summary in English
Four young men, Ram Datt, Shiv Datt, Har Datt, and Dev Datt, are travelling to Ujjain in search of employment, after ten days of travel, tired but determined to find work. Ram Datt hopes to meet the King, and Shiv Datt and Dev Datt agree they must stay united. Har Datt warns that meeting the King won’t be easy and says they need a strategy. Near the city, they spot fresh camel tracks. Ram Datt suggests observing them closely, Shiv Datt notes their freshness, while Har Datt and Dev Datt notice unusual details. They decide to discuss their findings under a large tree when a distressed merchant rushes up, asking about his lost camel.
Ram Datt asks if it is lame, Shiv Datt if it is blind in the right eye, Har Datt about its short tail, and Dev Datt if it has stomach pain. The merchant is surprised by their knowledge but angry when they deny seeing the camel, accusing them of theft and threatening to take the matter to the King. The men agree to go with him. At the palace gates, the merchant speaks to a sentry and is allowed into the palace.
The King of Ujjain listens as a Merchant accuses four travellers, Ram Datt, Shiv Datt, Har Datt, and Dev Datt, of stealing his camel. The Merchant claims the men knew too many details about the missing camel yet deny having seen it. Each man explains his observations. Ram Datt says the camel was lame because its tracks showed three clear prints but one lighter, showing it put less weight on that leg. Shiv Datt believes the camel is blind in its right eye, as it ate leaves only from the left side of the road, leaving the right side untouched. Har Datt notices the camel’s tail was short, having seen blood droplets along the tracks, likely from mosquito bites that a longer tail would have swept away. Dev Datt points out that the faint prints from the hind legs show the camel was in pain and walking carefully because of stomach discomfort.
Impressed by their wisdom, the King declares the Merchant’s accusations false and offers the men positions as his advisers. The four men humbly accept, and the King announces their appointment to the court, where they stand ready to guide Ujjain to prosperity.
Wisdom Paves the Way Word Meanings
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- Merchant – a person who buys and sells goods, व्यापारी
- Adorned – to make something attractive or beautiful, आकर्षक या मोहक बनाने के लिए सजाना
- Tapestries – a piece of heavy cloth with pictures or designs sewn on it in coloured thread, (परदों आदि का) भारी कपड़ा जिस पर रंगीन धागो से चित्र या डिज़ाइन सिले होते है
- Regal – royal, majestic, splendid, or fit for a king/queen, शाही
- Decor – the furnishings and decorations in a space, सजावट
- Dusty – covered with dust, धूल से भरा हुआ
- Travel-worn – tired from travelling, यात्रा से थका हुआ
- Resolute – having or showing great determination, दृढ़निश्चयी
- Looms – appears large and shadowy, बड़ा और अस्पष्ट दिखाई देना
- Bustling – busy, noisy, हलचल, शोर शराबा
- Faintly – very softly/weakly, धीमे से, मंद रूप से
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- Wiping – cleaning by rubbing lightly, पोंछना
- Eludes – hard to get, जिसे प्राप्त करना कठिन हो
- Precise – clear and accurate, स्पष्ट और सही
- Span – short period, समयांतराल
- Grand – important, महत्वपूर्ण
- Wander – roam, घूमना
- Talents – a natural skill or quality, प्रकृति-प्रदत्त निपुणता या योग्यता
- Ought – used to express duty or necessity, करना ही चाहिए
- Devise – to make a plan, योजना बनाना
- Deliberate – to think deeply, विचार करना
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- Camel’s tracks – footprints of camel, ऊँट के पैरो के निशान
- Scrutinise – examine closely, गौर से देखना
- Glances – quick looks, नज़रें
- Peculiar – unusual or odd, अजीब
- Beneath – under, नीचे
- In haste – in a hurry, जल्दी में
- Peering – looking intently with focus, गौर से देखना
- Pursued – (here) to follow somebody, किसी का पीछा करना
- Countenance – a person’s face or their expression, किसी व्यक्ति का चेहरा या उसकी भावाभिव्यक्ति
- Panting – out of breath, हाफना
- Distressed – extremely worried, व्याकुल
- Pauses – (here) halts, रूकना
- Anxiously – with worry, चिंता से
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- Astray – away from the correct path or direction, भटकना
- Lame – defect in one leg, लगंड़ा
- Blind – unable to see, अंधा
- Precisely – without any error or vagueness, सही और सटीक तरीके से
- Astonished – extremely surprised, हैरान
- Healer – one who cures illnesses, चिकित्सक
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- Indignant – angry at unfairness, क्रोधित
- Deceivers – liars, cheater, झूठे, धोखेबाज़
- Yonder – at that place, उधर
- Sentry – guard, पहरेदार
- Leads – takes inside, अंदर ले जाता है
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- Throne – a king’s ceremonial chair, राजगद्दी
- Courtiers – advisers to the king in his royal court, राजा के शाही दरबार में सलाहकार
- Adorned – decorated beautifully, सजा हुआ
- Draperies – curtains or clothing hanging in loose folds, पर्दे या कपड़े ढीले तहो में लटके हुए
- Canopy – a cover that hangs over a seat for decoration, सजावट के लिए सीट पर लटकाया जाने वाला कवर
- Intently – keenly, संकल्पपूर्वक
- Bow – bend head or body to show respect, झुकना
- Grievance – a real or imagined cause for complaint, protest, or unfair treatment, शिकायत
- Forth – forward, सामने
- Accusations – a statement saying that somebody has done something wrong, आरोप
- Tolerate – accept something that you do not like or agree with, बरदाश्त करना
- Insist – demand firmly, दृढ़ता से बोलना
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- Deduce – to form an opinion using the facts that you already know, ज्ञान तथ्यों के आधार पर निष्कर्ष निकालना
- Distinct – clear, noticeable, स्पष्ट
- Impressions – marks, निशान
- Faint – barely visible, धुँधला
- Indicating – showing or suggesting, संकेत करना
- Pattern – repeated arrangement, ढ़ाँचा
- Creature – living being, जीव/प्राणी
- Bear – carry, वज़न उठाना
- Nodding – moving head up / down in agreement, सिर हिलाना
- Discern – to see or notice something with difficulty, कठिनाई से किसी वस्तु को देख पाना
- Majesty – title for a king/queen, महामहिम
- Nibbled – took small bites, टुकड़े-टुकड़े कर के खाना
- Foliage – all the leaves of a tree or a plant, किसी पेड़ या पौधे के सब पत्ते
- Hung – remained dangling, लटकना
- Undisturbed – not disturbed; calm, peaceful, or uninterrupted, शांत, बिना विघ्न के
- Well-reasoned – presented in a clear, logical and careful manner, अच्छी तरह से तर्क देना
- Conclusion – the end or final part of something, समापन
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- Fended-off – to defend against, अपने को बचाना
- Pests – harmful insects, कीट
- Specks – tiny spots , marks or particles, कण
- Lacking – missing, not having, अभाव होना
- Impressed – admiring deeply, प्रभावित
- Insight – deep understanding or clear perception of a situation, person, or problem, अंतर्दृष्टि
- Forefeet – front feet, अगले पैर
- Sound – (here) healthy and strong, स्वस्थ और सशक्त
- Hind foot – back foot – पिछला पैर
- Burdened – weighed down – दबा हुआ
- Belly – stomach – पेट
- Marvelling – being amazed – अचंभित होना
- Extraordinary – exceptional – असाधारण
- Intimately – thoroughly – पूरी तरह से
- Reasoning – logical thinking – तर्कशक्ति
- Flawless – without any imperfection, निर्दोष
- Baseless – not based on facts or good reasons, तर्कहीन
- Misguided – judged a situation badly, आँकने में भूल के कारण
- Thieves – robbers, चोर
- Chastened – made to feel sorry, लज्जित
- Embarrassed – to be shy of something silly you have done, लज्जित अनुभव करना
- Counsel – to tell somebody what you think he/she should do, परामर्श देना
- Beacon – guiding beam of light, प्रकाश स्तम्भ
- Humbled – not proud, grounded, घमंडी नहीं, विनम्रता
- Grateful – showing thanks, कृतज्ञ
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- Privilege – a special right or advantage available only to a specific group, विशेषाधिकार
- Erupts – suddenly begins, अचानक शुरू होना
- Applause – clapping to show praise, प्रशंसा की ताली
- Advisers – people who give expert advice or guidance, सलाहकार
- Journey – an act of travelling from one place to another, सफर
- Anticipated – to expect or predict something beforehand, पूर्वानुमान लगाना