Wisdom Paves the Way Summary Class 8 English Poorvi
- Introduction to the Play
- Summary of the Play
- Summary of Play in Hindi
- Theme of the Play
- Difficult Words
Chapter 3 Wisdom Paves the Way Explanation Class 8 English
About the Play Wisdom Paves the Way
The play includes four men, A merchant and the King. A road leading to Ujjain, visible in the distance. Later, the King’s court, adorned with rich tapestries, tall pillars, and regal decor. The time is midday.
Quick Revision for the Play
- Ram Datt, Shiv Datt, Har Datt, and Dev Datt are four young men travel to Ujjain in search of employment.
- They look tired but determined. They have been away from their village for ten days.
- Ram Datt believes if they get a chance to meet the King of Ujjain, their talents and intelligence will be recognised and they will get a job.
- Shiv Datt and Dev Datt agree with him, while Har Datt reminds them that meeting the King will not be easy. So, they thought to plan a strategy once they reach the city gates.
- The four men notice fresh camel footprints on the dusty road. They observed the track carefully.
- Each of them man notices something peculiar about the camel. They decide to rest under a large tree to share their findings.
- A worried merchant arrives there. He asked them if they have seen his camel.
- The four men asked him questions and accurately describe the camel as having a lame leg, blind right eye, short tail and stomach pain.
- The merchant got angered when mentioned that they have not actually seen the camel. The merchant believes they must have stolen it. He becomes suspicious and decides to take them to the King’s court for justice.
- The four men agree to go with the merchant, who leads them toward the city gates and then to the palace.
- The King heard the merchant’s complaint and then calmly listens to the explanations given by each young man.
- Each young man’s explanations are based on observation, not guesswork. The King realised that their knowledge comes from wisdom and intelligence, not from theft.
- The king scolds the merchant to look for his camel himself and be mindful of accusations in the future.
- The King scolds the merchant for accusing innocent people without proof. The merchant feels ashamed and leaves the court.
- The King offers all four young men positions of royal advisers which they accept humbly, and their long journey ends in success.
Summary of the Play Wisdom Paves the Way
Scene 1: The Road to Ujjain
Ram Datt, Shiv Datt, Har Datt and Dev Datt are four young men who were travelling on a dusty road towards the city of Ujjain. They have been away from their village for ten days in search for work but without success. Even though they are tired and hungry but they still remain hopeful that they will find employment in King’s court. Ram Datt believes that if they meet the King, he will recognise their abilities and offer them employment. Others agreed but also argued that it will not be easy to reach the King.
On the way, they noticed fresh camel footprints on the road. Each of them carefully observed the marks deduces something unusual about the camel. They decided to share their knowledge about the camel while resting under a tree.
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| Four young men looking at camel footprints |
Soon, a merchant comes running towards them, looking anxious and distressed. The merchant told them that he has lost his camel and asked if they have seen it. The four young men surprise him by correctly describing his camel. They told the camel is lame in one leg, blind in the right eye, have a short tail and suffering from stomach pain.
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| Merchant asking about the camel |
Although the descriptions are accurate, the young men clearly state that they have not seen the camel. The merchant is shocked and cannot believe their words. The merchant becomes angry and suspicious. He believed that they must have stolen it since they know everything about it. He decides to take them to the King’s court for justice. The four friends agreed to go, calm and confident in their innocence.
Scene 2: The King’s Court
The scene shifts to the royal court of Ujjain, a grand hall adorned with rich draperies, tall columns, and a golden canopy. The merchant approached the King with his complaint and accused the four young men for stealing his camel. The King orders the travellers to be brought before him. The Sentry brings the four travellers before the King. They bow respectfully, remaining calm despite the accusations.
The King asked the merchant to clearly state his complaints. He told the King that the young men know every detail of his camel but insist they have never seen it, which makes them suspicious in his eyes. The King asked the questions to the young men individually.
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| Merchant complaint to The King |
Ram Datt explains that he noticed the camel was lame in one leg because only three hoof marks were deep and the fourth mark was faint. Shiv Datt said the camel was blind in the right eye as it ate leaves only from the left side of the road. Har Datt concludes the camel had a short tail by noticing blood drops caused by mosquito bites, which a long tail would have brushed away. Dev Datt noticed that camel has stomach pain from the feet marks. He explained that marks of camel forefeet were deep and clear and hind foot were faint which indicated that the camel was drawing up its hind legs, likely due to discomfort.
The King was impressed by their logical reasoning, insights and observations. He declares that the young men are wise and honest, not thieves. He declares them innocent and scolds the merchant for making false accusations. The merchant, feeling chastened and embarrassed, bows and leaves the court.
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| The King declared the four men as advisers |
The King recognised their intelligence and offers the four young men positions as his advisers. Ram Datt, Shiv Datt, Har Datt, and Dev Datt accept the honour humbly, pledging to serve the King faithfully. The court applauds, celebrating the young men’s success and remarkable insight. Their journey ends with honour and reward, achieved through wisdom.
Summary in Hindi
यह नाटक चार बुद्धिमान युवकों राम दत्त, शिव दत्त, हर दत्त और देव दत्त की कहानी है, जो रोज़गार की तलाश में दस दिनों की कठिन यात्रा के बाद उज्जैन की ओर जा रहे थे। वे थके हुए थे लेकिन काम खोजने के लिए दृढ़ संकल्पित थे। राम दत्त को विश्वास होता है कि यदि उन्हें उज्जैन के राजा से मिलने का अवसर मिला, तो राजा उनकी योग्यता पहचानकर उन्हें काम अवश्य देंगे। बाकी सभी भी उसकी बात सहमत होते हैं पर हर दत्त बोलता है कि राजा से मिलना आसान नहीं होगा और इसके लिए उन्हें एक अच्छी रणनीति बनानी पड़ेगी। वो बोलते हैं कि शहर के गेट के पास पहुँच कर वो अपनी रणनीति बनाएंगे।
शहर के पास रास्ते में उन्हें ऊँट के ताज़ा पदचिह्न दिखता है। चारों युवक उन्हें ध्यान से देखते हैं और अपने-अपने सोच के आधार पर ऊँट के बारे में कुछ निष्कर्ष निकालते हैं। राम दत्त उन्हें ध्यान से देखने का सुझाव देता है, शिव दत्त उनकी ताजगी पर ध्यान देता है, जबकि हर दत्त और देव दत्त असामान्य विवरणों का ध्यान से निरीक्षण करते हैं। वे एक बड़े पेड़ के नीचे बैठकर अपनी खोजों पर चर्चा करने का निश्चय करते हैं। तभी एक परेशान व्यापारी दौड़ता हुआ उनके पास आता है और अपने खोए हुए ऊँट के बारे में उनसे पूछता है।
चारों युवक व्यापारी से प्रश्न पूछते हैं। राम दत्त पूछता है कि क्या वह लंगड़ा है, शिव दत्त पूछता है कि क्या वह एक आंख से अंधा है, हर दत्त इसकी छोटी पूंछ के बारे में पूछता है और देव दत्त उसके पेट की बीमारी की बात कहता है। व्यापारी ऊँट के बारे में उनके पास इतनी सही जानकारी से हैरान हो जाता है। लेकिन जब व्यापारी उन चारों से ऊँट किधर है पूछता है तो चारों कहते हैं कि उन्होंने कोई ऊँट नहीं देखा तो उसे उन लोगों पर शक हो जाता है। वह उन्हें चोर समझकर अपने साथ राजा के पास चलने को कहता है। महल के द्वार पर, व्यापारी एक चौकीदार से बात करता है और उसे महल में जाने की अनुमति मिल जाती है।
दरबार में व्यापारी राजा से शिकायत करता है कि इन चारों ने उसका ऊँट चुरा लिया है, क्योंकि वे उसके बारे में सब कुछ जानते हैं फिर भी उसे देखने से इनकार कर रहे हैं।। राजा चारों युवकों से बारी-बारी पूछताछ करते हैं। राम दत्त कहता है कि ऊँट लंगड़ा था क्योंकि उसके पदचिह्नों पर तीन स्पष्ट निशान दिखाई देते थे, लेकिन एक हल्का था, जो बताता है कि उसने उस पैर पर कम भार डाला था। शिव दत्त का कहना है कि ऊँट अपनी दाहिनी आँख से अंधा था क्योंकि उसने केवल सड़क के बाईं ओर के पत्ते खाए थे। हर दत्त ने बताया कि ऊँट की दुम छोटी थी क्योंकि उसने खून की बूंदें देखीं जो की मच्छरों के काटने के कारण होगा। अगर पूँछ लम्बी होती तो ऊँट उन मच्छरों को अपने शरीर से हटा देता। देव दत्त बताता है कि पिछले पैरों के धुंधले निशान बताते हैं कि ऊँट के पेट में दर्द था।
चारों की चतुराई और समझदारी भरी बातों को सुनकर, राजा बहुत प्रभावित होता है। वह व्यापारी को उन चारों लोगों पर झूठे आरोप लगाने के लिए डाँटता है और चारों युवकों को निर्दोष घोषित कर देता है। उनकी बुद्धिमत्ता से प्रसन्न होकर राजा उन्हें अपने दरबार में सलाहकार बनने का प्रस्ताव देते हैं। चारों युवक इस प्रस्ताव को विनम्रतापूर्वक स्वीकार कर लेते हैं। इस प्रकार यह नाटक यह संदेश देता है कि बुद्धि, तर्क और सच्चाई से जीवन में सफलता और सम्मान प्राप्त होता है।
Theme of the Play
- The theme of Wisdom Paves the Way is wisdom, observation and logical thinking.
- It shows how careful observation and insights can lead to success and respect.
- The play teaches that intelligence is more powerful than strength or wealth and emphasizes the importance of honesty and integrity.
- The value of teamwork and collaboration is also a key theme. The four friends work together and support each other, demonstrating the strength of friendship and unity. Reward for honesty and patience.
Difficult Words
- Grievance: A complaint or a feeling of having been treated unfairly.
- Accuse: To say that someone has done something wrong or illegal.
- Intimidated: Feeling frightened or nervous about something or someone.
- Observation: The act of watching carefully to learn something.
- Insight: The ability to understand something clearly and deeply.
- Chastened: Made to feel sorry or embarrassed, often after doing something wrong.
- Regal: Suitable for a king; royal or majestic.
- Counsel: Advice or guidance, especially in legal or serious matters.
- Impress: To make someone feel admiration or respect.
- Integrity: The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.
- Distressed: Very upset or worried about something.
- Burdened: Weighed down by a heavy load or problem.
More Study Resources for this Chapter
- NCERT Solutions for Wisdom Paves the Way
- Extra Question Answer for Wisdom Paves the Way
