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9. Madhu’s Wish
Let us read Let us read
Madhu  loved  food. 
He   always  wanted 
to  eat  different 
kinds  of  food  and 
snacks.  He  was 
never   tired  of  eating. 
Every   day,   at  noon,  he 
would   sit   under  a  banyan 
tree   and  eat   his  lunch.    One  
day,  as  he  was  eating,   an  old 
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Chapter
9. Madhu’s Wish
Let us read Let us read
Madhu  loved  food. 
He   always  wanted 
to  eat  different 
kinds  of  food  and 
snacks.  He  was 
never   tired  of  eating. 
Every   day,   at  noon,  he 
would   sit   under  a  banyan 
tree   and  eat   his  lunch.    One  
day,  as  he  was  eating,   an  old 
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man  came.  Madhu  felt  sorry  for  him  and 
shared   his   food   with  him.  The   old   man 
was  so  happy  that  as  he  was   leaving,   he 
said,  “My   child,   you   have   been  so  kind.   
In  return,  you   can  wish  for  anything 
from  this   tree   and   it  will  be  granted.” 
Madhu felt very happy.
He  thought,   I can ask  for different types of  food, 
and  enjoy  them  forever.  He  
sat  there  and  closing   his 
eyes  said,  “Oh  tree,   let  
me  have  different  types  
of food.  Nothing   else.”
What  do   you think  Madhu will do now?
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Chapter
9. Madhu’s Wish
Let us read Let us read
Madhu  loved  food. 
He   always  wanted 
to  eat  different 
kinds  of  food  and 
snacks.  He  was 
never   tired  of  eating. 
Every   day,   at  noon,  he 
would   sit   under  a  banyan 
tree   and  eat   his  lunch.    One  
day,  as  he  was  eating,   an  old 
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man  came.  Madhu  felt  sorry  for  him  and 
shared   his   food   with  him.  The   old   man 
was  so  happy  that  as  he  was   leaving,   he 
said,  “My   child,   you   have   been  so  kind.   
In  return,  you   can  wish  for  anything 
from  this   tree   and   it  will  be  granted.” 
Madhu felt very happy.
He  thought,   I can ask  for different types of  food, 
and  enjoy  them  forever.  He  
sat  there  and  closing   his 
eyes  said,  “Oh  tree,   let  
me  have  different  types  
of food.  Nothing   else.”
What  do   you think  Madhu will do now?
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What do you think will happen now?
He  heard   a  voice  from  
the  tree.  “You   don’t  want 
anything  else?   Think  it   over.” 
Without  thinking,   Madhu 
said,   “Nothing  else”.  First,  he 
asked   for  laddoos.  At  once,  a 
basket full of laddoos appeared. 
He  happily  started  eating  it.  After  some  time,   he  got 
bored.  Then  he   thought  of   colourful  fruits.  Immediately,  fruit 
in  baskets  appeared.  He  started 
eating  them.   There  were 
grapes,  mangoes,   apples, 
bananas,   jackfruit,  melons, 
guavas,  oranges   and   many 
more.   Then  he  got  bored 
eating  only  fruits.  He   asked  for 
savouries.  Immediately 
savouries   like   matri , 
samosas,   kachori , 
potato   chips   and  vada  
appeared   i n   h u g e 
baskets.   He   happily 
started   eating   them.
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Chapter
9. Madhu’s Wish
Let us read Let us read
Madhu  loved  food. 
He   always  wanted 
to  eat  different 
kinds  of  food  and 
snacks.  He  was 
never   tired  of  eating. 
Every   day,   at  noon,  he 
would   sit   under  a  banyan 
tree   and  eat   his  lunch.    One  
day,  as  he  was  eating,   an  old 
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man  came.  Madhu  felt  sorry  for  him  and 
shared   his   food   with  him.  The   old   man 
was  so  happy  that  as  he  was   leaving,   he 
said,  “My   child,   you   have   been  so  kind.   
In  return,  you   can  wish  for  anything 
from  this   tree   and   it  will  be  granted.” 
Madhu felt very happy.
He  thought,   I can ask  for different types of  food, 
and  enjoy  them  forever.  He  
sat  there  and  closing   his 
eyes  said,  “Oh  tree,   let  
me  have  different  types  
of food.  Nothing   else.”
What  do   you think  Madhu will do now?
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Santoor   ¦  Class 3
What do you think will happen now?
He  heard   a  voice  from  
the  tree.  “You   don’t  want 
anything  else?   Think  it   over.” 
Without  thinking,   Madhu 
said,   “Nothing  else”.  First,  he 
asked   for  laddoos.  At  once,  a 
basket full of laddoos appeared. 
He  happily  started  eating  it.  After  some  time,   he  got 
bored.  Then  he   thought  of   colourful  fruits.  Immediately,  fruit 
in  baskets  appeared.  He  started 
eating  them.   There  were 
grapes,  mangoes,   apples, 
bananas,   jackfruit,  melons, 
guavas,  oranges   and   many 
more.   Then  he  got  bored 
eating  only  fruits.  He   asked  for 
savouries.  Immediately 
savouries   like   matri , 
samosas,   kachori , 
potato   chips   and  vada  
appeared   i n   h u g e 
baskets.   He   happily 
started   eating   them.
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As   he   was  eating,  he  
suddenly  got  hiccups.  He  
wanted  water.   He  looked  
around.  There  was  food  
everywhere but no water!
He  asked  for  water  but 
the  tree   said,  “You   wanted 
only food  not   water.”
“So  what   if  I  don’t  get  
water   I  will   have   sharbat , 
kheer   and  badam   milk  for 
my  thirst,”  thought   Madhu. 
Soon,  all  these  appeared  in 
jugs.
Madhu   drank  them  all  but  the  hiccups  
did  not  stop.  They  became  louder.  He   was 
now desperate  for water.
He  prayed  to  the   tree,  “May  all  this  food  
disappear,   and  let   me  
have water  instead.”
“Are  you   sure?” 
the  voice  from  the  tree 
asked.
“Yes,   I   am   sure.   Now 
I   know   the   importance   of   water.   No   other 
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Chapter
9. Madhu’s Wish
Let us read Let us read
Madhu  loved  food. 
He   always  wanted 
to  eat  different 
kinds  of  food  and 
snacks.  He  was 
never   tired  of  eating. 
Every   day,   at  noon,  he 
would   sit   under  a  banyan 
tree   and  eat   his  lunch.    One  
day,  as  he  was  eating,   an  old 
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man  came.  Madhu  felt  sorry  for  him  and 
shared   his   food   with  him.  The   old   man 
was  so  happy  that  as  he  was   leaving,   he 
said,  “My   child,   you   have   been  so  kind.   
In  return,  you   can  wish  for  anything 
from  this   tree   and   it  will  be  granted.” 
Madhu felt very happy.
He  thought,   I can ask  for different types of  food, 
and  enjoy  them  forever.  He  
sat  there  and  closing   his 
eyes  said,  “Oh  tree,   let  
me  have  different  types  
of food.  Nothing   else.”
What  do   you think  Madhu will do now?
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What do you think will happen now?
He  heard   a  voice  from  
the  tree.  “You   don’t  want 
anything  else?   Think  it   over.” 
Without  thinking,   Madhu 
said,   “Nothing  else”.  First,  he 
asked   for  laddoos.  At  once,  a 
basket full of laddoos appeared. 
He  happily  started  eating  it.  After  some  time,   he  got 
bored.  Then  he   thought  of   colourful  fruits.  Immediately,  fruit 
in  baskets  appeared.  He  started 
eating  them.   There  were 
grapes,  mangoes,   apples, 
bananas,   jackfruit,  melons, 
guavas,  oranges   and   many 
more.   Then  he  got  bored 
eating  only  fruits.  He   asked  for 
savouries.  Immediately 
savouries   like   matri , 
samosas,   kachori , 
potato   chips   and  vada  
appeared   i n   h u g e 
baskets.   He   happily 
started   eating   them.
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As   he   was  eating,  he  
suddenly  got  hiccups.  He  
wanted  water.   He  looked  
around.  There  was  food  
everywhere but no water!
He  asked  for  water  but 
the  tree   said,  “You   wanted 
only food  not   water.”
“So  what   if  I  don’t  get  
water   I  will   have   sharbat , 
kheer   and  badam   milk  for 
my  thirst,”  thought   Madhu. 
Soon,  all  these  appeared  in 
jugs.
Madhu   drank  them  all  but  the  hiccups  
did  not  stop.  They  became  louder.  He   was 
now desperate  for water.
He  prayed  to  the   tree,  “May  all  this  food  
disappear,   and  let   me  
have water  instead.”
“Are  you   sure?” 
the  voice  from  the  tree 
asked.
“Yes,   I   am   sure.   Now 
I   know   the   importance   of   water.   No   other 
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drink   can   replace   water. 
Please   give   me   just   water.”
A   jug  of   water  appeared.  Thirsty, 
Madhu  drank  as  though  he  had 
never   seen  water.   His  hiccups  stopped.   
He  was no longer thirsty.
— Sudha Murty
New words 
forever   immediately  appeared  savouries  hiccups 
disappear  instead  replace  thirsty
Note to the teacher
Ask  children that when  they  get  hiccups, what  do   their  
parents and  elders  suggest to them.
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1. What is the main theme of Madhu's Wish?
Ans. The main theme of "Madhu's Wish" revolves around the desire for fulfillment and the importance of dreams. It showcases how Madhu wishes for something special and the journey she undertakes to realize her dreams, highlighting the values of hope and determination.
2. Who are the main characters in Madhu's Wish?
Ans. The main character in "Madhu's Wish" is Madhu herself, who is a young girl with big dreams. Other important characters may include Madhu's family and friends who support her in her journey, helping to illustrate the themes of friendship and encouragement.
3. What lesson can children learn from Madhu's Wish?
Ans. Children can learn several valuable lessons from "Madhu's Wish," including the importance of believing in oneself, the significance of perseverance, and that dreams can come true with hard work and support from loved ones. It also teaches the importance of having aspirations.
4. How does Madhu feel about her wish throughout the story?
Ans. Throughout the story, Madhu experiences a range of emotions regarding her wish. Initially, she may feel excited and hopeful about her dreams. As the story progresses, she might face challenges that test her determination, leading to moments of doubt but ultimately reinforcing her belief in her aspirations.
5. Why is the setting important in Madhu's Wish?
Ans. The setting in "Madhu's Wish" is important as it provides context to Madhu's experiences and dreams. It reflects her environment, influences her wishes, and helps to convey the emotions and challenges she faces. A rich setting enhances the storytelling, making Madhu's journey relatable and engaging for readers.
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