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The document discusses the differences between a forest pool and a muddy pool in the Rajputana desert, highlighting Ranji's experience with the clean and inviting forest pool. It details the conflict between Ranji and Suraj, where Suraj initially acts as a bully but eventually they become friends through mutual support and shared interests in swimming and wrestling. The document also touches on broader themes of conflict resolution, the futility of fighting, and the human tendency to seek superiority over others.

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The document discusses the differences between a forest pool and a muddy pool in the Rajputana desert, highlighting Ranji's experience with the clean and inviting forest pool. It details the conflict between Ranji and Suraj, where Suraj initially acts as a bully but eventually they become friends through mutual support and shared interests in swimming and wrestling. The document also touches on broader themes of conflict resolution, the futility of fighting, and the human tendency to seek superiority over others.

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Questions:

In what way is the forest pool different from the one which Ranji knew in the
Rajputana desert?
In the Rajputana desert, the pools were sticky and muddy where
women washed clothes or buffaloes wallowed. But forest pool was
clean, cold and inviting. So Ranji leapt into the water for swimming.
The other boy asked Ranji to ‘explain’ himself.
(i) What did he expect Ranji to say?
(ii) Was he, in your opinion, right or wrong to ask this question?
(i) The other boy, Suraj, expected Ranji to say ‘sorry’.
(ii) Suraj was a bully. He was wrong to prevent Ranji from using the
pool. The pool was common property
Between Ranji and the other boy, who is trying to start a quarrel? Give a
reason for your answer.
It is Suraj who starts the quarrel. He asks Ranji to run away from
the pool. He even threatens to beat him.

“Then we will have to continue the fight,” said the other.


(i) What made him say that?
(ii) Did the fight continue? If not, why not?
(i) Suraj spoke the above words because he was tired but he did not want to
spare Ranji who refused to accept defeat. So he deferred the fight for the
next day.
(ii) No, the fight didn’t continue the next day. Both Suraj and Ranji needed
each other’s help, so they compromised. Suraj asked Ranji to teach him to
dive and swim under water. While Ranji agreed to become a wrestler with
the help of Suraj.

Comprehension Check (Page 53)


Questions:
What is it that Ranji finds difficult to explain at home?
Ranji had several cuts and bruises on his face and arms. He finds it
difficult to explain the injuries at home.
Ranji sees his adversary in the bazaar.
(i) What does he wish to do?
(ii) What does he actually do, and why?
(i) At first Ranji felt like turning away and look the other way. His second
thought was to hit his enemy with the lemonade bottle.
(ii) He actually stands his ground and only scowls at Suraj.

Ranji is not at all eager for a second fight. Why does he go back to the pool,
then?
Ranji decides to go back to the pool to gain self-respect. If he
surrenders now, he will be beaten for all time

Who was the better swimmer? How do you know it?


Ranji was decidedly the better swimmer. We know it when he swims
across the pool as his opponent says. He dived for long into the
water.

What surprises the warrior?


Ranji executes another perfect dive. Swimming under water, he
circles Suraj and comes upon him from behind. The warrior, Suraj, is
surprised to see Ranji’s skill.

Now that they are at the pool, why don’t they continue the fight?
At the pool, the two contestants forgot to continue the fight. Their
interest shifts to swimming and swinging (diving).

Ranji’s superiority over the other boy is obvious in the following:


Physical strength:, good diving, his being a fighter, sense of humour,
swimming under water, making a good point, willingness to help.
Underline the relevant phrases.
Good diving, swimming under water, willingness to help, sense of
humour.
What, according to you, makes the two adversaries turn into good friends in
a matter of minutes? Explain it as you have understood it.
Ranji and Suraj, two adversaries, turned into good friends in a few
minutes for a couple of reasons. Both were tired of fighting. Both
needed each other’s help, guidance and support. Suraj wanted to
learn diving from Ranji. While Ranji liked the idea of becoming a
strong wrestler with the help of Suraj.

Exercise (Page 54)


Discuss the following topics in small groups.
Question 1:
Is fighting the only way of resolving differences of opinion? What
else can be done to reach a mutually acceptable settlement?
Answer:
Fighting is not the only way to resolve a dispute. The best course is
to start a dialogue with a cool head. In case they fail to agree on
any point, they can appoint an arbiter or middleman acceptable to
both.
Question 2:
Have you ever been in a serious fight only to realise later that it was
unnecessary and futile? Share your experience/views with others
frankly and honestly.
Answer:
People usually quarrel over minor issues which can be resolved over
a cup of tea. Such violent quarrels harm both the parties. In a war,
no party actually wins. Both suffer equally and feel sorry later on.
Every person can recall one or two occasions of this type.
Question 3:
Why do some of us find it necessary to prove that we are better
than others? Will you be amused or annoyed to read the following
sign at the back of the car in front of you?
Answer:
I May be going slow but I am ahead of you.
It is our common weakness to do better than others or to pull
somebody down. Some pretend to be superior to others and try to
hurt them. This is, in fact, a symptom of their inferiority complex.
We should avoid ego clash.

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