Moral Stories 145
The falsehood and betrayal of the merchant were exposed at the
query of the king. The merchant confessed his guilt and wanted to
return the pair of scales to Jirnadhan. Then Jirnadhan also gave the
son of the merchant back. Jirnadhan got his pair of scales back. The
merchant got his son back. But the merchant had to pay fine for his
betrayal.
Betrayal is an evil deed. The person who does not keep his word is
called a betrayer. No one likes a betrayer. Betrayal is a great sin.
We shall never break our trust.
Exercise
Answer the following questions:
a. What did Jirnadhan deposit to the merchant and why?
b. What did the merchant say when Jirnadhan wanted his
scales back?
c. Why did Jirnadhan keep the son of the merchant in
hiding?
d. What was the judgment of the king?
Answer the following questions in short:
a. What did Jirnadhan say to his friend merchant before he
went abroad?
b. What did the merchant say when Jirnadhan wanted his
pair of scales black?
c. What did Jirnadhan say about the absence of his friend's
son?
d. What did Jirnadhan reply to the king?
e. What is the moral of the 'Story of a Traitor Merchant'?
Fill in the blanks:
a. In his house he had a pair of ____ scales of his
ancestors.
b. My friend, I've decided to go ____.
c. The merchant friend was very ____.