Chapter 8: Thank God!
Chapter Introduction
“Thank God!” is an interesting and meaningful story about a hardworking farmer and a playful king. The farmer grows many fruits on his farm with great care. When the fruits are ready, he decides to gift the best fruit to the king.
On reaching the palace, something unexpected happens. The king throws grapes at the farmer playfully. Instead of getting angry, the farmer thanks God. His wise reply teaches everyone an important lesson about gratitude and positive thinking.
This story shows that sometimes what seems like a small problem may actually be a blessing.
Detailed Notes (Explanation)
Once upon a time, there was a farmer who loved fruits. He worked very hard on his farm and grew many fruits. He took special care of grapes and watermelons.
When the fruits were ripe and ready, he decided to gift the best fruit to the king. His wife said that the best fruits were grapes and watermelons. The farmer thought carefully. Since the palace was far away, he chose grapes because watermelons were too heavy to carry.
He filled a basket with bunches of grapes and went to the king’s palace. The palace guard took him to the royal garden. The king was playing with the princess.
When the king sat down to rest, the guard told him about the farmer’s gift. The king was in a playful mood. He ate some grapes and then threw a grape at the farmer.
The grape hit the farmer’s forehead. Instead of feeling angry, the farmer said, “Thank God!”
The king was surprised and threw another grape. Again, the farmer said, “Thank God! I am blessed!”
The king asked why he was thanking God. The wise farmer smiled and said that he had also grown watermelons. If he had brought watermelons instead of grapes, it would have hurt much more!
The king understood the farmer’s wisdom. The farmer showed that even in small troubles, we should feel thankful.
Message of the Story:
We should always be thankful.
Think positively in difficult situations.
Wisdom is greater than anger.
Hard work and patience bring respect.
Word Meanings
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Journey | A trip from one place to another |
| Guard | A person who protects |
| Royal | Related to a king or queen |
| Popped | Put quickly into the mouth |
| Wise | Clever and thoughtful |
| Blessed | Thankful and lucky |
Question & Answers
1. What did the farmer grow on his farm?
The farmer grew many fruits, especially grapes and watermelons.2. What did the farmer decide to gift the king?
He decided to gift the best fruit from his farm.3. Why did the farmer choose grapes instead of watermelons?
He chose grapes because watermelons were too heavy to carry on a long journey.4. Where did the palace guard take the farmer?
The palace guard took him to the royal garden.5. What was the king doing when the farmer arrived?
The king was playing with the princess.6. What did the king do playfully?
The king threw grapes at the farmer.7. What did the farmer say when the grape hit him?
He said, “Thank God!”8. Why was the king surprised?
The king was surprised because the farmer was thanking God instead of getting angry.9. Why did the farmer say ‘Thank God’?
He said it because if he had brought watermelons, it would have hurt more.10. What quality of the farmer do you like the most?
I like his wisdom and positive thinking.11. Was the farmer angry at the king?
No, he stayed calm and thankful.12. What lesson do we learn from this story?
We learn to be thankful even in difficult situations.13. Why is gratitude important?
Gratitude helps us stay happy and peaceful.14. What else can a farmer grow besides fruits?
A farmer can grow vegetables, grains, and flowers.15. If you met a farmer, what would you say?
I would thank the farmer for growing food for us.