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Let's think and answer

1. What kind of words did Shruti and Rohan use?
Ans: Shruti and Rohan used hurtful and unkind words. (Himsa words).

2. Was the family happy when they used such words?
Ans: No, the family was not happy when Shruti and Rohan used such words. (No, the family was not happy.)

3. What did Shruti's friend call her?
Ans: Shruti's friend called her by the name Shirin.

4. Was Shruti hurt by her friend's words? Why?
Ans: No, Shruti was not hurt by her friend's words. Shirin's words were kind and helped Shruti control her anger. (No, because Shirin's words were kind and helped Shruti control her anger.)

5. What did Shirin tell Shruti to do?
Ans: Shirin told Shruti to count slowly to 10, take deep breaths, and close her eyes when she felt angry. (Count slowly to 10, take deep breaths, and close her eyes.)

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1. Talk about Himsa phrases and words. How do you feel when someone says them to you?
Ans: Himsa phrases and words are hurtful, unkind, and can make others feel sad or upset. When someone says them to you, it can be painful and create a negative atmosphere.

2. Talk about Ahimsa phrases and words. How do you feel when someone says these words to you?
Ans: Ahimsa phrases and words are kind, healing, and can make others feel happy. When someone says them to you, it creates a positive and loving atmosphere, making you feel valued and cared for.

Let's have fun

How do himsa and Ahimsa people feel? Colour the Himsa feelings red, and the Ahimsa feelings blue.
Ans: Himsa Feelings: Red
Feelings like anger, hatred, jealousy.
Ahimsa Feelings: Blue
Feelings like kindness, love, compassion.
Remember, you do not have to pay for kindness, love, and other Ahimsa words. They are free! Sprinkle them everywhere.

Name three places where you will sprinkle kindness and love:
Ans: 

• School
• Home
• Community

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Life Skills

Identify the Ahimsa children among the following and tick the pictures:

Ans: Do yourself.