The story “A Bottle of Dew” from the Class 6 NCERT revolves around Rama Natha, who is convinced that a magical potion can transform objects into gold. However, his journey takes a meaningful turn when he discovers the significance of hard work and persistence. By planting banana trees and gathering morning dew, Rama Natha learns that true success comes from dedication and effort, not shortcuts. The story beautifully emphasizes the value of perseverance and the rewards of sincere labor.
Introduction
- Rama Natha, the son of a wealthy landlord, inherited vast tracts of land.
- He neglected his responsibilities, obsessed with finding a magic potion to turn objects into gold.
- His wife, Madhumati, worried about their finances as Rama Natha spent money on false promises.
The Sage’s Advice
- A sage named Mahipati visited their town.
- Rama Natha asked the sage about the magic potion.
- The sage instructed him to plant banana plants, water them, and collect dew from the leaves.
- He needed to collect five liters of dew and do all the work himself.
- Rama Natha was initially disheartened, as it would take years to collect the dew.
The Journey of Hard Work
- With Madhumati’s help, Rama Natha began cultivating a banana plantation.
- He tended to the plants and collected dew every morning.
- Madhumati sold the bananas in the market.
- Over six years, their hard work transformed the neglected land into a thriving plantation.
- Rama Natha finally collected five liters of dew and brought it to the sage.
The Sage’s Revelation
- The sage chanted over the dew and returned it to Rama Natha, asking him to test it.
- The potion failed to turn a copper vessel into gold.
- Rama Natha was angry and accused the sage of cheating him.
- The sage showed Rama Natha and Madhumati the gold coins they had earned from selling bananas.
- He explained that their wealth came from hard work, not magic.
- The sage had tricked Rama Natha to teach him the value of diligence and perseverance.
Imp Points
- Rama Natha’s initial belief in a magic potion led him to neglect his responsibilities.
- The sage’s task was designed to teach the value of hard work.
- Through consistent effort, Rama Natha and Madhumati built a successful banana plantation.
- The story emphasizes that true wealth comes from effort and dedication, not shortcuts or magic.
English Concepts
Vocabulary
- Words like inherited, preoccupied, charity, diligence, and perseverance.
Grammar
- Use of past tense (e.g., “Rama Natha inherited land,” “He was obsessed”).
Moral and Theme
- moral: “Hard work is the key to success.”
- theme : Perseverance and its importance in life.
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