Notes For All Chapters – Balbharati English Class 6
Yonamine and Bushi
Main Characters
Yonamine Chiru
- A strong, intelligent, and beautiful girl from Okinawa.
- Expert in Karate and wrestling.
- Wanted to marry only a man who could defeat her in a fair fight.
Kojo
- A tall and strong wrestler.
- Tried to cheat by attacking Yonamine before the match started.
- Yonamine caught his arm and defeated him easily.
Bushi Kiyo
- A skilled Karate fighter and warrior in the King’s army.
- Smart and brave.
- Fought fairly and won against Yonamine.
- Later, tested Yonamine by disguising as a bandit.
Yonamine’s Challenge
- Yonamine was a powerful girl, admired by many in Okinawa.
- Her father worried about her marriage because she was stronger than most men.
- Yonamine said, “I will only marry a man who can defeat me in a fair fight.”
- Many young men challenged her, but she defeated them all.
Kojo’s Cheating and Defeat
- Kojo, a big and strong wrestler, accepted the challenge.
- Instead of fighting fairly, he punched Yonamine before the match started.
- Yonamine became angry and twisted his arm.
- Kojo fell to the ground and lost.
Bushi Kiyo’s Fair Fight
- Bushi Kiyo was a brave warrior, working as the King’s personal guard.
- His friends encouraged him to fight Yonamine.
- He was confident, skilled, and smart.
- The match was very close—both fought with their best moves.
- At one moment, Yonamine paused for a second, and Bushi took advantage.
- He defeated her with a quick punch.
- Yonamine’s father was very happy, and she married Bushi.
Yonamine’s Strength in Marriage
- Yonamine was kind and caring after marriage.
- She did household chores but remained strong.
- One day, Bushi saw her lift a huge bag of rice with one hand.
- He wondered, “Is she really so strong? Yet, I defeated her…”
The Bandit Test
- Yonamine wanted to visit her parents.
- Bushi warned her, “It is not safe to travel at night.”
- Yonamine laughed and said, “I can fight bandits!”
- Bushi thought she was overconfident and decided to test her.
- He disguised as a bandit, hid behind trees, and attacked her.
Yonamine Defeats the ‘Bandit’
- Yonamine reacted quickly and powerfully.
- She kicked and knocked down the ‘bandit’ (who was actually Bushi).
- She tied him to a tree and left for her parent’s house.
- The next day, she returned and saw him still tied up.
- She untied him, thinking he was just a normal bandit.
The Truth is Revealed
- That evening, Bushi came home looking tired and dull.
- After dinner, he gave Yonamine a white sash (her own sash used to tie him).
- Yonamine was shocked and said, “Oh, was it you?”
- Bushi laughed and said, “You taught me an important lesson: Never underestimate anyone!”
- Yonamine and Bushi laughed together.
Important Lessons from the Story
- Strength is not just physical – Smart thinking and intelligence matter too.
- Fair play is important – Cheating will never lead to real success.
- Respect everyone – Never judge someone by their appearance.
- Women are strong too – Strength and skill are not only for men.
- Never underestimate anyone – Even someone weaker than you might surprise you
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