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Time to listen

Listen to an extract from the Ramayana that recounts the event that took place as King
Dasaratha and his retinue were returning after the wedding of Rama and Sita.*

Now, complete these sentences on the basis of what you just heard.

1. On their way back, Dasaratha and his party

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2. Parasurama stood before them

.

3. Parasurama wanted Rama to

.

4. Parasurama was vengeful because

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5. Rama asked Parasurama whether

Time to speak

Imagine you were present as a courtier in King Janaka’s court when Rama lifted the bow
and won Sita’s hand. Narrate the sequence of events that led to the wedding from the
time Viswamitra came to the court with the two princes.

Time to write

A notice is usually written to inform people about an event or an activity, such as a competition,
a picnic, a meeting, a show or an exhibition.

You are Pranjal, the Head Boy of Amity School, Dehradun. Your school is organising a
play on Lord Rama’s life. Draft a notice informing the students about the date, timings
and venue of the event.

* For listening text, turn to page 167.

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