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The document discusses a story about a cracked pot that feels ashamed of its flaws for leaking water, believing it is inefficient. The water bearer encourages the pot by showing how its leak has nurtured beautiful flowers along the path, demonstrating that flaws can have unique purposes. Additionally, it includes a section on handling various situations and emphasizes the importance of embracing one's uniqueness and imperfections.

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MSC, CH - 7 PDF

The document discusses a story about a cracked pot that feels ashamed of its flaws for leaking water, believing it is inefficient. The water bearer encourages the pot by showing how its leak has nurtured beautiful flowers along the path, demonstrating that flaws can have unique purposes. Additionally, it includes a section on handling various situations and emphasizes the importance of embracing one's uniqueness and imperfections.

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Msc Ch - 7

A. Tick the correct option

1. The cracked pot was ashamed of itself because

Answer: (b) it could only achieve half of what it had been designed to do.

2. The cracked pot apologised to the water bearer because

Answer: (a) it felt that the water bearer could not get full value because of its flaws.

3. The water bearer made good use of the pot's flaw by

Answer: (a) planting flower seeds on its side of the path.

4. The cracked pot felt he was a failure because

Answer: (a) he thought he was inefficient and useless.

5. The water bearer used the blooming flowers to

Answer: (b) decorate his master's table with their beauty.

B. Answer the following questions

1. Why was the cracked pot sad and ashamed of its flaw?

Answer: The cracked pot was sad and ashamed because its flaw caused half the water to leak
out during the long walk from the stream to the master's house, making it feel imperfect and
only half-useful.

2. How did the water bearer encourage the cracked pot inspite of its flaw?

Answer: The water bearer encouraged the cracked pot by pointing out the beautiful flowers
growing only on the pot's side of the path. The water bearer explained that she had planted
flower seeds there, which the pot's leak had watered every day for two years, highlighting its
unique purpose and contribution.

3. How did the cracked pot prove to be useful to the water bearer?

Answer: The cracked pot proved useful by watering the flower seeds the water bearer had
planted along the path. This resulted in a beautiful row of flowers that the water bearer could
cut and use to decorate her master's table.
What would you do if.

1. Your parents cancel a vacation you were looking forward to?

Answer: (b) Tell your parents you all could plan a vacation sometime later.

2. You have a test the next day but you feel you may not score that well?

Answer: (a) Do your best and hope for the best.

3. You have to wear your old dress for your friend's party as the new one hasn't been ironed and
you are in a hurry

Answer: (b) Understand that attending your friend's party is more important than the dress.

Fill in the blanks

1. Each one of us has our uniqueness.

2. Sometimes, our flaws turn out to be blessings in disguise.

3. Understand that nothing is wasted if we use your abilities.

4. Be proud of your talents.

5. Except your imperfections.

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