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Imagine this scenario — A stranger knocks at your door at midnight. It is raining heavily outside, and the stranger seeks shelter for the night claiming that his car broke down while he was driving in the vicinity. Your family goes into a huddle to discuss the pros and cons of letting a stranger into the house at night. Form two groups to discuss the arguments for and against in this scenario.

Correct Answer

Arguments for letting the stranger in include humanitarian concern for someone in distress and the duty to help a fellow human being in need.

The principle of treating guests with kindness and the possibility that the stranger genuinely needs help also support welcoming them into the home.

Arguments against include safety concerns about letting an unknown person into the house at night. There is also the risk of potential harm to family members and the possibility of deception or criminal intent.

The need to verify the stranger's claims before offering shelter is an important consideration that balances compassion with caution.

This discussion question introduces students to the theme of the chapter about India as a home for refugees and persecuted communities. The chapter opens with the quote from Hitopadeśha about 'vasudhaiva kutumbakam' (the whole world is family) and Sri Sarada Devi's message that 'No one is a stranger, my child; the whole world is your own.'

This activity helps students understand the complexities involved when countries consider welcoming refugees.

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Explanation

This discussion question introduces students to the theme of the chapter about India as a home for refugees and persecuted communities. The chapter opens with the quote from Hitopadeśha about 'vasudhaiva kutumbakam' (the whole world is family) and Sri Sarada Devi's message that 'No one is a stranger, my child; the whole world is your own.' This activity helps students understand the complexities involved when countries consider welcoming refugees.

Solution Steps

  1. Humanitarian concern for someone in distress

  2. Duty to help a fellow human being in need

  3. Principle of treating guests with kindness

  4. Possibility that the stranger genuinely needs help

  5. Safety concerns about letting an unknown person into the house at night

  6. Risk of potential harm to family members

  7. Possibility of deception or criminal intent

  8. Need to verify the stranger's claims before offering shelter

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