Class 5
Class 5
LETS GO !!!
WHAT IS FRIENDSHIP ?
Krishna and Sudama where best of freinds during their days
at the gurukul. When they grew up,krishna become the king
of DWARKA while Sudama remained poor. He married a
noble but poor lady and they had many children. But often
there was no food at home and the family had to starve.
Sudamas wife often remainded him of Krishna , krishna is
Now a great king and has plenty of money . He will suerly
Be happy to help you. why dont you go to Krishna to ask for
Help?
In the beginning , sudama was unwilling . But hard times
Continuedand he had to agree.
Before leaving sudama said to his wife , I,am going to meet a
Friend. How can I go empty handed ? Ishould take some
Offering for him. She gave him a little puffed rice in a small
Bunddle . That was all they could afford .
After walking for many days , Sudama reached DWARKA .
He looked shabby in his tattered clothes . He was tired and his
Feet where sore. As the stood outside krishnas grand palace ,
He wondered wheather krishna was even recognise him . At
One point of time , he even decided to turn back . But the
Thought of his starving children gave him courage and he sent
A message to krishna . Krishna immediately came out ,
Hugged sudama lovingly and took him inside the palace .
Krishnas wife rukmini also welcomed him warmly .together
He washed his feet , made him sit on a throne and served
Hi sumptous meal.
Sudama felt ashamed of the puffed rice he had brought for
Krishna . But Krishna saw the bundle , snatched it from
Sudama and ate the rice with greatb relish .
Sudama stayed with krishna for a long time . But not even
Oncedid he ask for any help . Finally he took leave of krishna
And DWARKA. When he reached his village , he was
Surprised to see a beautifulhouse at the site of his hut . And
his wife came out to receive him wearing beautiful clothes
and jewellery.
WORDS TO LEARN
1. MARRIED
2. OFTEN
3. BEGINNING
4. STARVING
5. CONSITUTE
6. EMPTY
7.AFFORDABLE
8. SHABBY
9. TAYTERED
10. RELISH
11. IMMEDIATELY
12. SUMPTUOUS
13. ASHAME
Word meanings