Notes For All Chapters – English Poorvi Class 8th
Chapter Summary
The story is a play about four wise young men: Ram Datt, Shiv Datt, Har Datt, and Dev Datt.
They travel to Ujjain in search of work.
On the way, they study camel tracks and deduce its features (lame, blind in one eye, short tail, stomach pain).
A merchant accuses them of stealing his camel because they know so much about it.
They are brought to the King’s court.
Each man explains his observation logically.
The King praises their sharp intelligence and makes them his advisors.
The merchant feels ashamed for falsely accusing them.
The story teaches wisdom, observation skills, reasoning, and justice.
Key Characters
Ram Datt – notices the camel is lame.
Shiv Datt – deduces it is blind in its right eye.
Har Datt – concludes it has a short tail.
Dev Datt – realises it has a stomach problem.
Merchant – loses his camel and wrongly accuses the men.
King of Ujjain – fair, wise ruler who values intelligence over suspicion.
Important Points
Knowledge is facts; wisdom is using those facts with judgement.
The men use logic and observation instead of guesswork.
The King demonstrates fairness by listening to all sides before deciding.
The merchant learns not to judge without proof.
The dusty road to Ujjain shows the difficult journey of the men.
Observation skills can be powerful and even life-changing.
The King rewards intelligence by making the men advisors.
The play encourages students to think deeply and notice small details.
Moral: Wisdom and reasoning are stronger than assumptions.
Key Vocabulary (with meanings)
Scrutinise – examine carefully.
Eludes – difficult to get.
Devise – plan or think of.
Countenance – facial expression.
Chastened – feeling sorry or ashamed.
Beacon – guiding light.
Deduce – reach a conclusion using reasoning.
Values & Lessons
Always think carefully before making accusations.
Observation and reasoning are valuable life skills.
Fair leadership listens to all sides before judgment.
Hard work and patience can lead to success.
True wisdom combines knowledge with good judgement.
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