Birbal Goes to Heaven Chapter Notes | English Class 2 ICSE PDF Download

Introduction

This chapter tells a fun story about Akbar, "a young emperor who became ruler at the age of fourteen, and his clever friend Birbal, who was one of his ministers. The story shows how Birbal uses his smart thinking to escape a tricky situation created by the royal barber. It teaches us about friendship, intelligence, and how to handle problems wisely. The tale also invites us to share other stories about Akbar and Birbal with our friends.

Key Points

• The story is about Birbal’s cleverness in solving a dangerous problem.
  • It shows how a young emperor, Akbar, trusts his friend Birbal.
• The story shows how a jealous barbertries to trick Birbal..
  • It teaches the importance of using intelligence to escape trouble.
• The story highlights the strong friendship between Akbar and Birbal.
  • It is about staying calm and patient when facing challenges.

Explanation

The story begins with Akbar, the third Mughal emperor, who became a ruler at fourteen. Birbal, his intelligent minister and friend, was always there to help. One day, the royal barber, who did not like Birbal, came up with a bad idea. 

He told Akbar about a dream where Akbar's father in heaven needed someone funny to cheer him up. Akbar, wanting his father to be happy, agreed to send Birbal to heaven with a magician's help. Birbal agreed but asked for time to prepare. Secretly, he dug a tunnel in a garden near his house. 

After two weeks, he told Akbar he was ready and suggested the garden as the path to heaven. On the planned day, while everyone gathered, Birbal escaped through the tunnel and stayed hidden for many months. He let his hair and beard grow long.. When he returned, he told Akbar that his father was happy but needed a barber because his hair had grown long. 

The barber realized his plan had failed and begged for forgiveness. Akbar saw through the barber's trick, ordered his arrest, and praised Birbal for his smartness and patience, giving him a reward.

Message

The story teaches us to use our intelligence and patience to solve problems. It shows how Birbal's clever thinking saved him from danger and turned the situation in his favor. It also tells us to be careful of people with bad intentions and to value true friends like Birbal who support us.

New Words with Meanings

• Emperor: A person who rules over many countries or kingdoms.
• Wicked: Something bad or evil.
• Jahapanah: A respectful way to address a ruler, a Persian word.
• His Majesty: A title used to talk to or about a king.
• Witty: Being smart and able to make others laugh or enjoy.
• Entertain: To make someone happy or amused.
• Magician: A person who can do magic tricks or has magical powers.
• Court: The official place where a king or queen works.
• Summons: To order someone to come to a place.
• Tunnel: A long passage made under the ground.
• Courtier: A person who stays with a king or queen at the royal court.
• Rewards: Gifts given for doing something good.
• Patience: The ability to stay calm and not complain even when things are tough.