Maharashtra Board Class 6 English The Worth of a Fabric
Chapter Summary :-
The story is about Thiruvalluvar, a great Tamil Saint-poet who lived more than two thousand years ago. Thiruvalluvar was a textile weaver who sold beautiful fabrics and saris in the market. A rich young man in the town wanted to make him angry and picked up a fabric from his shop. He tore the fabric into pieces and asked the price after each tear, but Thiruvalluvar remained calm and reduced the price every time. When the fabric was reduced to rags, Thiruvalluvar refused to name a price and explained to the young man how many people had worked hard to make the fabric. The young man realized his mistake and decided to give up his bad habits. Thiruvalluvar’s words opened the young man’s eyes, and he learned that hasty, thoughtless actions can destroy things that cannot be regained.
Q: Who was Thiruvalluvar and what is his famous book?
A: Thiruvalluvar was a Tamil Saint-poet who lived over two thousand years ago. His famous book is called ‘Thirukkural’ and is still widely respected and loved today.
Q: What was Thiruvalluvar’s profession?
A: Thiruvalluvar was a textile weaver who made and sold beautiful fabrics and saris in the market.
Q: How did the young man try to provoke Thiruvalluvar?
A: The young man picked up a beautiful piece of fabric and tore it into two in front of Thiruvalluvar to try and provoke him.
Q: Did Thiruvalluvar get angry with the young man?
