Chapter 9 Flashcards
Who was Ramanatha?
The son of a rich landlord.
What did Ramanatha inherit from his father?
A large tract of land.
What was Ramanatha’s unusual belief?
That there exists a magic potion that turns objects into gold.
What did Ramanatha spend all his time doing?
Trying to learn more about the magic potion.
How did people treat Ramanatha regarding his quest for the potion?
They cheated him, promising to tell him about the potion.
What was Madhumati’s concern?
She was worried they would soon be left paupers.
Who was Mahipati?
A famous sage who came to Ramanatha’s town.
What did Mahipati say about the magic potion?
He claimed to know how to make it, but it was a difficult process.
What was the first step in making the magic potion according to Mahipati?
Plant a banana tree and water it regularly.
What was required to collect for the potion?
Five litres of dew from the banana tree leaves.
Fill in the blank: Ramanatha did not spend even one day looking after his _______.
land.
True or False: Ramanatha believed the magic potion was easy to make.
False.
