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Click the chapters to read: [Ghanshyam Charitra Chapters 25 - 26]

 

Discussion Points:

Group 1: (6-9yrs)

1. Chapter 25 
   1. What did Dharmadev and Ghanshyam see that made them upset?
   2. Why do you think the animals acted wildly and ran towards the king's tent?
   3. The king made a promise to never hurt animals again. Why do you think he changed his mind?
   4. If you were in Ghanshyam’s place, what would you have done?
   5. Why do you think the animals were important to the story? How did they help deliver Ghanshyam’s message?
   6. Why is it important to take care of animals and treat them kindly?
   7. Have you ever seen someone do something wrong? What did you do about it?
2. Chapter 26: 
   1. Why do you think the elephant became so angry with the mahout?
   2. How did Ghanshyam help the mahout and the elephant? What would have happened if he didn’t step in?
   3. The mahout said he would stop stealing the elephant’s food. Why is stealing wrong, even if it’s from an animal?
   4. How do you think the elephant felt when it wasn’t getting its proper food? How do you feel when someone is unfair to you?
   5. What was special about Ghanshyam in this story? Why do you think people believed he was God?
   6. The mahout learned an important lesson. What lesson do you think he learned?
   7. Why do you think it’s important to take care of animals and not harm them?

Group 2: (10-13yrs)

1. Chapter 25:
   1. Ghanshyam used his powers to stop the king’s actions. Do you think it’s okay to use power this way? Why or why not?
   2. What do you think made the king realize he was wrong? Was it fear, Ghanshyam’s words, or something else?
   3. How did Ghanshyam show both strength and compassion in this story?
   4. The king realized his actions were wrong only after seeing the chaos. Do you think people need consequences to understand right and wrong? Why or why not?
   5. Why do you think Ghanshyam didn’t punish the king but instead gave him a chance to change?
   6. How can we show kindness and respect to animals and nature in our daily lives?
   7. If you were one of the king’s soldiers, what would you have thought about the events that happened? Would you have changed your views?
2. Chapter 26: 
   1. Why do you think the mahout stole the elephant’s food? What does this tell us about his character?
   2. The elephant didn’t react immediately but eventually became furious. What does this say about how anger builds up over time?
   3. How do you think Ghanshyam felt about the mahout’s actions and the elephant’s reaction? Why do you think he decided to help?
   4. The mahout promised to never steal again. Do you think people always keep their promises? What can help someone stick to a promise like this?
   5. Why do you think the people on the shore were amazed when they saw Ghanshyam’s actions? How would you have reacted?
   6. Why is it important to stand up for those who cannot speak for themselves, like animals?
   7. Ghanshyam used his powers to help both the mahout and the elephant. If you had the power to fix one thing in the world, what would it be and why?

Creative and Interactive Activities (choose 1):

1. Draw a Picture:

• Ask kids to draw the moment when the animals broke free or when the king made his promise to never harm animals.

1. Make a Promise Tree:

• Create a tree on paper or a board where children can write or draw promises to be kind to animals and nature, inspired by the king’s pledge.

1. Imagine a New Ending:

• What if Ghanshyam didn’t stop the animals? What could have happened? Let kids come up with alternate endings.

1. Discuss “Who Is a Hero?”

• Is Ghanshyam a hero in the story? Why? Let kids describe what makes someone a hero.