Practicing Success
The Gandatindu Jataka narrates the hardships faced by the subjects of a tyrannical king. Among them were elderly men and women, cultivators, herders, village boys, and even animals. In an attempt to assess his reputation, the king disguised himself and sought the opinions of his suffering subjects about him. Each person cursed him for their miseries, expressing grievances of being attacked by robbers at night and subjected to oppressive tax collectors during the day. The unbearable circumstances forced the people to abandon their village and seek refuge in the forest. |
The relationship between the king and his subjects, especially the rural population, can be best characterized by which of the followig pair of words? |
Friendship and camaraderie Tolerance and understanding Harmony and cooperation Strain and tension |
Strain and tension |
The Gandatindu Jataka narrates the hardships faced by the subjects of a tyrannical king. Among them were elderly men and women, cultivators, herders, village boys, and even animals. In an attempt to assess his reputation, the king disguised himself and sought the opinions of his suffering subjects about him. Each person cursed him for their miseries, expressing grievances of being attacked by robbers at night and subjected to oppressive tax collectors during the day. The unbearable circumstances forced the people to abandon their village and seek refuge in the forest. |