ENGLISH [NCERT] UNIT QUE [4M]

As a child, Nelson Mandela saw freedom as the ability to play, run, and live freely. But as he grew older, he realized freedom was not just personal—it also meant freedom for his people from oppression and inequality. His experience taught him that true freedom means dignity, equality, and justice for all, not just for oneself.

Kisa Gautami learned that death is a natural part of life and it comes to all. After searching in vain for a house untouched by death, she realized that grief cannot bring back the dead. This helped her overcome personal sorrow and understand the universality of suffering, a core teaching of Lord Buddha.