Chapter 2: Moral Dilemmas, Humour, and Historical Insights: Jalebis & Ancient Education System of India

• The Great Stone Face: A story of character over fame, showing that we become what we admire.
• The Last Bargain: A philosophical poem by Tagore about finding liberation in simplicity.
• The School Boy: William Blake’s critique of how formal education can stifle a child's natural joy.
• Jalebis: A witty tale about the consequences of impulse and guilt.
• Ancient Education: An overview of the Gurukul system and the sacred bond between teacher and student.

This module invites students to reflect on the external and internal forces that shape a person. Through the lens of The Great Stone Face, we see how virtue is grown through quiet meditation. In the poetry of Tagore and Blake, we investigate the definition of freedom, contrasting the soul's liberation with the "cages" of labor and schooling. Finally, we contrast the moral trials of childhood (Jalebis) with the structured, holistic wisdom of ancient Indian Gurukuls, providing a broad perspective on how education and ethics intersect.