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About the Author
Vyasa is perhaps the greatest sage in the history of India. He is also sometimes called Veda Vyasa (the one who classified the
Vedas). He edited the four Vedas, wrote the eighteen Puranas and composed the epic Mahabharata. Vyasa is considered by Hindus
as Chiranjivi, or immortal, one who is still living and walking the earth for the well-being of his devotees. The festival of Guru
Purnima is dedicated to him. It is also known as Vyasa Purnima, for it is the day believed to be both his birthday and the day he
divided the Vedas.

Time to answer

Answer these questions.

1. What did Draupadi wish for?

She wished to return to the palace.

She wished for more of the flowers she found in the forest.

She wished for a palace in the forest.

She wished for a golden deer.

2. Why did Bhima set off to get the flowers for Draupadi?

3. Why did the animals of the forest flee after seeing Bhima?

4. Describe the huge creature that Bhima saw in the grove.

5. Who was the monkey? Why did Bhima fall at his feet?

Reference to the context

Read the lines from the story and answer the questions that follow.

‘I do not seek your permission. I intend to continue my journey. Please give me way.’

a. Who is the speaker?

i. Draupadi ii. Bhima iii. Nakula iv. Arjuna

b. Which journey is mentioned in the above text?

i. The journey of searching for more golden lotus.

ii. The journey of searching for more gold coins.

iii. The journey of searching for a golden creature.

iv. The journey of searching for a golden chest.

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