The Half – Closed Eyes of Buddha and Slowly Sinking Sun | Shankar Lamichhane | Story | Notes | Question Answers
Short Explanation:
This story explains the visit of a tourist with a tourist guide of Nepal; mentioning historical and legendary references of Nepal. As well as it highlights the beauty of Nepal and its significance. This story explains the relationship of Nepal with neighbouring countries, art, legend, history as well as religious tolerance.
Characters:
- Tourist
- Tourist Guide
- Poor Parents
- Paralyzed Child
- Sister of Paralyzed child
Question Answers:
1. According to the tourist, why is the West indebted to the East?
-> According to the tourist, the West is indebted to the East because Eastern countries only know how to give others. It shows Eastern countries as the humble side of the world. He says East has given religion through the Purans, images of brass and ornaments of ivory, manuscripts of palm leaves and inscriptions on copperplate.
Tourist adds that the East has given the wisdom of civilization through the garland of Jasmine flowers to welcome Westerners. Tourist says that the East doesn’t believe in taking but only in giving others. As well as tourist praises the East for not requiring any credit for what have been contributed by it.
2. What glories of Nepal are presented in the story?
-> This story explains some historical and legendary references. They can be listed here:
- Legend of Manjushri, cut the water off Kathmandu valley and made it residential area.
- Palm leaves writing, copperplate writing, mention of the Purans.
- The mention of pincess Bhrikuti and King Amshuverma explains historical tie between Nepal and Tibet.
- Religious tolerance in Nepal presented through Adinath temple.
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