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'''''Lottery''''' ({{lang-hi|लॉटरी}}, {{lang-ur|منشی پریم چند}}) is a [[Hindustani language|Hindustani]] [[short story]] written by the Indian author [[Premchand]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goodbooks.in/premchand-selected-stories-1-2%20|title=the lottery |publisher=Goodbooks.in |date= |accessdate=2012-08-22}}</ref> The story is told in narrative form from the voice of an unnamed school teacher.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telugupeople.com/content/Content.asp?ContentID=16813&catID=16 |title=Review of Premchand Story, Lottery |publisher=telugupeople.com |date= |accessdate=2012-08-22}}</ref> The story has been adapted to plays, with theatrical performances presented by Lalit Parimoo's Natsamaj Theatre Group, as well as Mujeeb Khan's Ideal Drama and Entertainment Academy.
'''''Lottery''''' ({{lang-hi|लॉटरी}}, {{lang-ur|منشی پریم چند}}) is a [[Hindustani language|Hindustani]] [[short story]] written by the Indian author [[Premchand]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goodbooks.in/premchand-selected-stories-1-2%20|title=the lottery |publisher=Goodbooks.in |date= |accessdate=2012-08-22}}</ref> The story is told in narrative form from the voice of an unnamed school teacher.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telugupeople.com/content/Content.asp?ContentID=16813&catID=16 |title=Review of Premchand Story, Lottery |publisher=telugupeople.com |date= |accessdate=2012-08-22}}</ref> The story has been adapted to plays, with theatrical performances presented by Lalit Parimoo's Natsamaj Theatre Group, as well as Mujeeb Khan's Ideal Drama and Entertainment Academy.


<span class="google-src-text" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left">== Plot summary == ''Lottery'' is told in first person, from the point of view of a school teacher.</span> == प्लॉट सारांश == '' लॉटरी '' एक स्कूल शिक्षक की दृष्टि से, पहले पुरुष में बताया गया है.<<span class="google-src-text" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left">The story presents experiences of the school teacher, his friend Vikram's, and Vikram's extended family's.</span> कहानी, स्कूल के शिक्षक के, उसके दोस्त विक्रम के और विक्रम के बड़े परिवार के अनुभवों को प्रस्तुत करता है, .<span class="google-src-text" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left">The teacher and Vikram discuss the lottery and speculate over their actions if either were to win a prize worth ten [[lakh]]s of [[Indian rupee]]s.</span> या तो [[भारतीय रुपया]] एस के दस [[लाख]] लायक एक पुरस्कार जीतने के लिए थे अगर शिक्षक और विक्रम लॉटरी पर चर्चा और उनके कार्यों पर अटकलें.</span> <span class="google-src-text" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left">Vikram states that if he won the lottery, he would take a trip around the world, in order to analyze the traditions and religions of the different countries.</span> विक्रम वह लॉटरी जीती है, वह विभिन्न देशों की परंपराओं और धर्मों का विश्लेषण करने के क्रम में, दुनिया भर में एक यात्रा ले जाएगा कि राज्यों.</span> <span class="notranslate" onmouseover="_tipon(this)" onmouseout="_tipoff()"><span class="google-src-text" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left">He would also establish a large public library, which would offer the world's finest books.</span> उन्होंने यह भी दुनिया के बेहतरीन पुस्तकों की पेशकश करेगा, जो एक बड़े सार्वजनिक पुस्तकालय, की स्थापना होगी.</span> <span class="notranslate" onmouseover="_tipon(this)" onmouseout="_tipoff()"><span class="google-src-text" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left">The teacher shared with his friend that rather than touring the world, he would deposit all of the money in the bank, in return for the accumulated interest.</span> बल्कि दुनिया के दौरे से, वह संचित ब्याज के बदले में, बैंक में पैसे की सभी जमा होगा कि अपने दोस्त के साथ साझा शिक्षक.</span> <span class="notranslate" onmouseover="_tipon(this)" onmouseout="_tipoff()"><span class="google-src-text" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left">When Vikram realizes that he lacked the funds to purchase a ticket, he approached the teacher and suggested that they pool their funds and buy a ticket together.</span> विक्रम वह एक टिकट की खरीद के लिए धन का अभाव है कि एहसास है, वह शिक्षक से संपर्क किया और वे अपने धन पूल और एक साथ एक टिकट खरीदने का सुझाव दिया.</span> <span class="notranslate" onmouseover="_tipon(this)" onmouseout="_tipoff()"><span class="google-src-text" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left">The teacher and Vikram each raised five rupees to buy the ticket.</span> शिक्षक और विक्रम प्रत्येक टिकट खरीदने के लिए पांच रुपए उठाया.</span> <span class="notranslate" onmouseover="_tipon(this)" onmouseout="_tipoff()"><span class="google-src-text" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left">While they agreed to divide any and all winnings, Vikram purchased the ticket in his name.</span> वे किसी भी और सभी जीत विभाजित करने के लिए सहमत हो गए हैं, विक्रम उसके नाम पर टिकट खरीदा.</span> <span class="notranslate" onmouseover="_tipon(this)" onmouseout="_tipoff()"><span class="google-src-text" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left">While the teacher and his friend purchase their lottery ticket, Vikram's father, Bade Thakur Sahib;</span> शिक्षक और उनके दोस्त उनके लॉटरी टिकट, विक्रम के पिता, बड़े ठाकुर साहिब खरीद जबकि;</span> <span class="notranslate" onmouseover="_tipon(this)" onmouseout="_tipoff()"><span class="google-src-text" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left">uncle, Chhote Thakur Sahib (real brother of Vikram's father);</span> चाचा, छोटे ठाकुर साहिब (विक्रम के पिता का सगा भाई);</span> <span class="notranslate" onmouseover="_tipon(this)" onmouseout="_tipoff()"><span class="google-src-text" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left">and elder brother (Prakash) also each buy their own tickets.</span> और बड़े भाई (प्रकाश) भी एक अपने ही टिकट खरीदते हैं.</span> <span class="notranslate" onmouseover="_tipon(this)" onmouseout="_tipoff()"><span class="google-src-text" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left">When Vikram's family learns that he had purchased a ticket with the teacher, they are not happy and begin scolding Vikram and questioning the teachers motive in partnering with Vikram.</span> विक्रम के परिवार वह शिक्षक के साथ एक टिकट खरीदा था कि सीखता है, वे खुश नहीं हैं और विक्रम डांट और विक्रम के साथ साझेदारी में शिक्षकों मकसद पूछताछ शुरू.</span> <span class="notranslate" onmouseover="_tipon(this)" onmouseout="_tipoff()"><span class="google-src-text" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left">At the same time, they all begin fighting over what they would do if any of them were to win the lottery.</span> एक ही समय में, वे सभी उनमें से किसी को लॉटरी जीतने के लिए गए थे कि वे क्या करना होगा पर लड़ शुरू करते हैं.</span> <span class="notranslate" onmouseover="_tipon(this)" onmouseout="_tipoff()"><span class="google-src-text" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left">In anticipation of winning the lottery, the different members of Vikram's family begins to contemplate their actions.</span> लॉटरी जीतने की प्रत्याशा में, विक्रम के परिवार के विभिन्न सदस्यों को उनके कार्यों को सोचने के लिए शुरू होता है.</span> <span class="notranslate" onmouseover="_tipon(this)" onmouseout="_tipoff()"><span class="google-src-text" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left">Vikram's father and uncle, both of whom were confirmed [[atheist]]s, began attending temple on a regular basis.</span> [[नास्तिक]] एस की पुष्टि की थी, दोनों जिनमें से विक्रम के पिता और चाचा, एक नियमित आधार पर मंदिर में भाग लेने के लिए शुरू किया.</span> <span class="notranslate" onmouseover="_tipon(this)" onmouseout="_tipoff()"><span class="google-src-text" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left">They also began competing to see who would donate more money to charity.</span> उन्होंने यह भी दान करने के लिए और अधिक धन दान करेंगे जो देखने के लिए होड़ शुरू हो गई.</span> <span class="notranslate" onmouseover="_tipon(this)" onmouseout="_tipoff()"><span class="google-src-text" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left">If one brother donated a specific amount of money, then the other would donate double the amount.</span> एक भाई पैसे की एक विशेष राशि दान में दी है, तो अन्य डबल राशि दान करेंगे.</span> <span class="notranslate" onmouseover="_tipon(this)" onmouseout="_tipoff()"><span class="google-src-text" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left">Prakash, also began increasing his faith and began visiting several local monasteries.</span> प्रकाश ने भी अपने विश्वास में वृद्धि शुरू हुई और कई स्थानीय मठों का दौरा शुरू किया.</span> <span class="notranslate" onmouseover="_tipon(this)" onmouseout="_tipoff()"><span class="google-src-text" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left">Vikram's mother, who generally prided herself on wearing the latest fashion, began fasting and praying.</span> आम तौर पर नवीनतम फैशन पहनने पर खुद को गर्व है जो विक्रम की मां, उपवास और प्रार्थना शुरू कर दिया.</span> <span class="notranslate" onmouseover="_tipon(this)" onmouseout="_tipoff()"><span class="google-src-text" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left">As the day of the lottery drawing approached, Vikram and the teacher become suspicious of each other.</span> लॉटरी के दिन से संपर्क ड्राइंग के रूप में, विक्रम और शिक्षक दोनों एक दूसरे पर शक हो गया है.</span> <span class="notranslate" onmouseover="_tipon(this)" onmouseout="_tipoff()"><span class="google-src-text" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left">The teacher begins to question whether or not Vikram would keep their agreement to equally share the winnings.</span> शिक्षक विक्रम समान रूप से जीता साझा करने के लिए उनकी सहमति रखना होगा या नहीं, सवाल करने के लिए शुरू होता है.</span> <span class="notranslate" onmouseover="_tipon(this)" onmouseout="_tipoff()"><span class="google-src-text" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left">The teacher realized that he had not signed an agreement with Vikram acknowledging that they had gone into a partnership to purchase a ticket with the intention of sharing any money won.</span> शिक्षक वह विक्रम वे जीता कोई पैसा बांटने के इरादे से एक टिकट की खरीद के लिए एक साझेदारी में चला गया था स्वीकार करते हैं कि साथ एक समझौते पर हस्ताक्षर नहीं किया था कि एहसास हुआ.</span> <span class="notranslate" onmouseover="_tipon(this)" onmouseout="_tipoff()"><span class="google-src-text" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left">Everything relied on Vikram's honesty as his friend.</span> सब कुछ अपने दोस्त के रूप में विक्रम की ईमानदारी पर भरोसा किया.</span> <span class="notranslate" onmouseover="_tipon(this)" onmouseout="_tipoff()"><span class="google-src-text" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left">At one point, Vikram expressed that he would be sorry if they won, because he would have to share the money.</span> एक बिंदु पर, विक्रम वे जीत अगर वह पैसे साझा करना होगा, क्योंकि वह खेद होगा कि व्यक्त की.</span> <span class="notranslate" onmouseover="_tipon(this)" onmouseout="_tipoff()"><span class="google-src-text" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left">They ended up arguing and the teacher demanded that his friend sign a document, acknowledging that they had entered into an agreement.</span> वे बहस को समाप्त हो गया है और शिक्षक अपने दोस्त वे एक समझौते में प्रवेश किया था स्वीकार करते हैं कि, एक दस्तावेज पर हस्ताक्षर की मांग की.</span> <span class="notranslate" onmouseover="_tipon(this)" onmouseout="_tipoff()"><span class="google-src-text" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left">When Vikram dismissed his friend's demands, the teacher realized that he could no longer trust his friend and stated that if Vikram refused to sign an agreement, it would be the end of their friendship.</span> विक्रम अपने दोस्त की मांग को खारिज कर दिया है, तो शिक्षक वह अब उसके दोस्त पर भरोसा कर सकता है और विक्रम एक समझौते पर हस्ताक्षर करने से इनकार कर दिया, तो यह उनकी दोस्ती का अंत हो जाएगा कि कहा गया है.</span> <span class="notranslate" onmouseover="_tipon(this)" onmouseout="_tipoff()"><span class="google-src-text" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left">The teacher additionally implied that there would be legal recourse if necessary.</span> शिक्षक इसके अतिरिक्त यदि आवश्यक कानूनी सहारा होगा कि निहित.</span> <span class="notranslate" onmouseover="_tipon(this)" onmouseout="_tipoff()"><span class="google-src-text" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left">At the same time that Vikram and the teacher were arguing, Vikram's father and uncle were doing the same, with his mother attempting to mediate between the two brothers.</span> विक्रम और शिक्षक बहस कर रहे थे कि उसी समय, विक्रम के पिता और चाचा उसकी मां दोनों भाइयों के बीच मध्यस्थता करने के प्रयास के साथ, एक ही कर रहे थे.</span> <span class="notranslate" onmouseover="_tipon(this)" onmouseout="_tipoff()"><span class="google-src-text" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left">While the arguments began to escalate, with various members of the family shouting threats back and forth, Vikram's brother, Prakash arrives home, limping as he walks in the room with injuries to his head and hand.</span> तर्क, आगे और पीछे विक्रम के भाई खतरों चिल्ला परिवार के विभिन्न सदस्यों के साथ ख़राब करने लगे, वहीं प्रकाश में वह अपने सिर और हाथ जख्मी साथ कमरे में चलता है के रूप में लंगड़ा, घर आता है.</span> <span class="notranslate" onmouseover="_tipon(this)" onmouseout="_tipoff()"><span class="google-src-text" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left">When his father asks him what had happened, he says that he had gone to Jhakkar Baba, who has a power to grant wishes.</span> उसके पिता क्या हुआ था उसे पूछता है, वह इच्छाओं को अनुदान के लिए एक शक्ति है जो Jhakkar बाबा, के लिए गया था कि कहते हैं.</span> <span class="notranslate" onmouseover="_tipon(this)" onmouseout="_tipoff()"><span class="google-src-text" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left">Prakash shared with his family that before Jhakkar Baba grants wishes, he tests them by throwing rocks at them.</span> प्रकाश Jhakkar बाबा इच्छाओं अनुदान से पहले, वह उन पर पत्थर फेंकने से उन्हें जांचता है कि अपने परिवार के साथ साझा की है.</span> <span class="notranslate" onmouseover="_tipon(this)" onmouseout="_tipoff()"><span class="google-src-text" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left">While most visitors run away, those that withstand the attack will have their wishes granted.</span> सबसे अधिक आगंतुकों दूर चला, वहीं हमले झेलने कि उन उनकी इच्छाओं दी पड़ेगा.</span> <span class="notranslate" onmouseover="_tipon(this)" onmouseout="_tipoff()"><span class="google-src-text" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left">When Prakash survived the stoning, he was assured that he would be the sole winner of the lottery.</span> प्रकाश पत्थरवाह बच गया तो उन्होंने कहा कि वह लॉटरी की एकमात्र विजेता होगा आश्वासन दिया था कि.</span> <span class="notranslate" onmouseover="_tipon(this)" onmouseout="_tipoff()"><span class="google-src-text" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left">Regardless of their belief in Jhakkar Baba, when the winner of the lottery is announced, a man from Africa wins, rather than any of the characters in the story.</span> भले ही लॉटरी के विजेता की घोषणा की है जब Jhakkar बाबा में उनकी आस्था, की, अफ्रीका से एक आदमी नहीं बल्कि कहानी में पात्रों में से किसी से जीतता है.</span> <span class="notranslate" onmouseover="_tipon(this)" onmouseout="_tipoff()"><span class="google-src-text" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left">The plot is a [[dramatic irony]], with the story ending with [[plot twist|surprise ending]] and a moral message.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/21072/stories-relevance.html |title=Stories of relevance |publisher=Deccanherald.com |date= |accessdate=2012-08-20}}</ref></span> साजिश कहानी के साथ समाप्त होने के साथ, एक [[नाटकीय विडंबना]] है [[साजिश मोड़ | आश्चर्य] को समाप्त हुए] और एक नैतिक संदेश <रेफरी> {{वेब हवाला देते | यूआरएल = नि:. //www.deccanherald.com/ सामग्री / 21072 / कहानियों-relevance.html | शीर्षक = प्रासंगिकता की कहानियां | प्रकाशक = Deccanherald.com | दिनांक = | accessdate = 2012/08/20}} </ ref></span>
== Plot summary ==
''Lottery'' is told in first person, from the point of view of a school teacher. The story presents experiences of the school teacher, his friend Vikram's, and Vikram's extended family's. The teacher and Vikram discuss the lottery and speculate over their actions if either were to win a prize worth ten [[lakh]]s of [[Indian rupee]]s. Vikram states that if he won the lottery, he would take a trip around the world, in order to analyze the traditions and religions of the different countries. He would also establish a large public library, which would offer the world's finest books. The teacher shared with his friend that rather than touring the world, he would deposit all of the money in the bank, in return for the accumulated interest. When Vikram realizes that he lacked the funds to purchase a ticket, he approached the teacher and suggested that they pool their funds and buy a ticket together. The teacher and Vikram each raised five rupees to buy the ticket. While they agreed to divide any and all winnings, Vikram purchased the ticket in his name.

While the teacher and his friend purchase their lottery ticket, Vikram's father, Bade Thakur Sahib; uncle, Chhote Thakur Sahib (real brother of Vikram's father); and elder brother (Prakash) also each buy their own tickets. When Vikram's family learns that he had purchased a ticket with the teacher, they are not happy and begin scolding Vikram and questioning the teachers motive in partnering with Vikram. At the same time, they all begin fighting over what they would do if any of them were to win the lottery.

In anticipation of winning the lottery, the different members of Vikram's family begins to contemplate their actions. Vikram's father and uncle, both of whom were confirmed [[atheist]]s, began attending temple on a regular basis. They also began competing to see who would donate more money to charity. If one brother donated a specific amount of money, then the other would donate double the amount. Prakash, also began increasing his faith and began visiting several local monasteries. Vikram's mother, who generally prided herself on wearing the latest fashion, began fasting and praying.

As the day of the lottery drawing approached, Vikram and the teacher become suspicious of each other. The teacher begins to question whether or not Vikram would keep their agreement to equally share the winnings. The teacher realized that he had not signed an agreement with Vikram acknowledging that they had gone into a partnership to purchase a ticket with the intention of sharing any money won. Everything relied on Vikram's honesty as his friend. At one point, Vikram expressed that he would be sorry if they won, because he would have to share the money. They ended up arguing and the teacher demanded that his friend sign a document, acknowledging that they had entered into an agreement. When Vikram dismissed his friend's demands, the teacher realized that he could no longer trust his friend and stated that if Vikram refused to sign an agreement, it would be the end of their friendship. The teacher additionally implied that there would be legal recourse if necessary. At the same time that Vikram and the teacher were arguing, Vikram's father and uncle were doing the same, with his mother attempting to mediate between the two brothers.

While the arguments began to escalate, with various members of the family shouting threats back and forth, Vikram's brother, Prakash arrives home, limping as he walks in the room with injuries to his head and hand. When his father asks him what had happened, he says that he had gone to Jhakkar Baba, who has a power to grant wishes. Prakash shared with his family that before Jhakkar Baba grants wishes, he tests them by throwing rocks at them. While most visitors run away, those that withstand the attack will have their wishes granted. When Prakash survived the stoning, he was assured that he would be the sole winner of the lottery.

Regardless of their belief in Jhakkar Baba, when the winner of the lottery is announced, a man from Africa wins, rather than any of the characters in the story. The plot is a [[dramatic irony]], with the story ending with [[plot twist|surprise ending]] and a moral message.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/21072/stories-relevance.html |title=Stories of relevance |publisher=Deccanherald.com |date= |accessdate=2012-08-20}}</ref>


== Compilations and adaptations ==
== Compilations and adaptations ==

Revision as of 17:22, 21 August 2014

"Lottery
लॉटरी"
Short story by Premchand
LandIndien
SpracheHindi
Genre(s)short story fiction
Publication
Published inZamana, Satsahitya Prakashan
Publication date1933

Lottery (Hindi: लॉटरी, Urdu: منشی پریم چند) is a Hindustani short story written by the Indian author Premchand.[1] The story is told in narrative form from the voice of an unnamed school teacher.[2] The story has been adapted to plays, with theatrical performances presented by Lalit Parimoo's Natsamaj Theatre Group, as well as Mujeeb Khan's Ideal Drama and Entertainment Academy.

== Plot summary == Lottery is told in first person, from the point of view of a school teacher. == प्लॉट सारांश ==  लॉटरी  एक स्कूल शिक्षक की दृष्टि से, पहले पुरुष में बताया गया है.<The story presents experiences of the school teacher, his friend Vikram's, and Vikram's extended family's. कहानी, स्कूल के शिक्षक के, उसके दोस्त विक्रम के और विक्रम के बड़े परिवार के अनुभवों को प्रस्तुत करता है, .The teacher and Vikram discuss the lottery and speculate over their actions if either were to win a prize worth ten lakhs of Indian rupees. या तो भारतीय रुपया एस के दस लाख लायक एक पुरस्कार जीतने के लिए थे अगर शिक्षक और विक्रम लॉटरी पर चर्चा और उनके कार्यों पर अटकलें. Vikram states that if he won the lottery, he would take a trip around the world, in order to analyze the traditions and religions of the different countries. विक्रम वह लॉटरी जीती है, वह विभिन्न देशों की परंपराओं और धर्मों का विश्लेषण करने के क्रम में, दुनिया भर में एक यात्रा ले जाएगा कि राज्यों. He would also establish a large public library, which would offer the world's finest books. उन्होंने यह भी दुनिया के बेहतरीन पुस्तकों की पेशकश करेगा, जो एक बड़े सार्वजनिक पुस्तकालय, की स्थापना होगी. The teacher shared with his friend that rather than touring the world, he would deposit all of the money in the bank, in return for the accumulated interest. बल्कि दुनिया के दौरे से, वह संचित ब्याज के बदले में, बैंक में पैसे की सभी जमा होगा कि अपने दोस्त के साथ साझा शिक्षक. When Vikram realizes that he lacked the funds to purchase a ticket, he approached the teacher and suggested that they pool their funds and buy a ticket together. विक्रम वह एक टिकट की खरीद के लिए धन का अभाव है कि एहसास है, वह शिक्षक से संपर्क किया और वे अपने धन पूल और एक साथ एक टिकट खरीदने का सुझाव दिया. The teacher and Vikram each raised five rupees to buy the ticket. शिक्षक और विक्रम प्रत्येक टिकट खरीदने के लिए पांच रुपए उठाया. While they agreed to divide any and all winnings, Vikram purchased the ticket in his name. वे किसी भी और सभी जीत विभाजित करने के लिए सहमत हो गए हैं, विक्रम उसके नाम पर टिकट खरीदा. While the teacher and his friend purchase their lottery ticket, Vikram's father, Bade Thakur Sahib; शिक्षक और उनके दोस्त उनके लॉटरी टिकट, विक्रम के पिता, बड़े ठाकुर साहिब खरीद जबकि; uncle, Chhote Thakur Sahib (real brother of Vikram's father); चाचा, छोटे ठाकुर साहिब (विक्रम के पिता का सगा भाई); and elder brother (Prakash) also each buy their own tickets. और बड़े भाई (प्रकाश) भी एक अपने ही टिकट खरीदते हैं. When Vikram's family learns that he had purchased a ticket with the teacher, they are not happy and begin scolding Vikram and questioning the teachers motive in partnering with Vikram. विक्रम के परिवार वह शिक्षक के साथ एक टिकट खरीदा था कि सीखता है, वे खुश नहीं हैं और विक्रम डांट और विक्रम के साथ साझेदारी में शिक्षकों मकसद पूछताछ शुरू. At the same time, they all begin fighting over what they would do if any of them were to win the lottery. एक ही समय में, वे सभी उनमें से किसी को लॉटरी जीतने के लिए गए थे कि वे क्या करना होगा पर लड़ शुरू करते हैं. In anticipation of winning the lottery, the different members of Vikram's family begins to contemplate their actions. लॉटरी जीतने की प्रत्याशा में, विक्रम के परिवार के विभिन्न सदस्यों को उनके कार्यों को सोचने के लिए शुरू होता है. Vikram's father and uncle, both of whom were confirmed atheists, began attending temple on a regular basis. नास्तिक एस की पुष्टि की थी, दोनों जिनमें से विक्रम के पिता और चाचा, एक नियमित आधार पर मंदिर में भाग लेने के लिए शुरू किया. They also began competing to see who would donate more money to charity. उन्होंने यह भी दान करने के लिए और अधिक धन दान करेंगे जो देखने के लिए होड़ शुरू हो गई. If one brother donated a specific amount of money, then the other would donate double the amount. एक भाई पैसे की एक विशेष राशि दान में दी है, तो अन्य डबल राशि दान करेंगे. Prakash, also began increasing his faith and began visiting several local monasteries. प्रकाश ने भी अपने विश्वास में वृद्धि शुरू हुई और कई स्थानीय मठों का दौरा शुरू किया. Vikram's mother, who generally prided herself on wearing the latest fashion, began fasting and praying. आम तौर पर नवीनतम फैशन पहनने पर खुद को गर्व है जो विक्रम की मां, उपवास और प्रार्थना शुरू कर दिया. As the day of the lottery drawing approached, Vikram and the teacher become suspicious of each other. लॉटरी के दिन से संपर्क ड्राइंग के रूप में, विक्रम और शिक्षक दोनों एक दूसरे पर शक हो गया है. The teacher begins to question whether or not Vikram would keep their agreement to equally share the winnings. शिक्षक विक्रम समान रूप से जीता साझा करने के लिए उनकी सहमति रखना होगा या नहीं, सवाल करने के लिए शुरू होता है. The teacher realized that he had not signed an agreement with Vikram acknowledging that they had gone into a partnership to purchase a ticket with the intention of sharing any money won. शिक्षक वह विक्रम वे जीता कोई पैसा बांटने के इरादे से एक टिकट की खरीद के लिए एक साझेदारी में चला गया था स्वीकार करते हैं कि साथ एक समझौते पर हस्ताक्षर नहीं किया था कि एहसास हुआ. Everything relied on Vikram's honesty as his friend. सब कुछ अपने दोस्त के रूप में विक्रम की ईमानदारी पर भरोसा किया. At one point, Vikram expressed that he would be sorry if they won, because he would have to share the money. एक बिंदु पर, विक्रम वे जीत अगर वह पैसे साझा करना होगा, क्योंकि वह खेद होगा कि व्यक्त की. They ended up arguing and the teacher demanded that his friend sign a document, acknowledging that they had entered into an agreement. वे बहस को समाप्त हो गया है और शिक्षक अपने दोस्त वे एक समझौते में प्रवेश किया था स्वीकार करते हैं कि, एक दस्तावेज पर हस्ताक्षर की मांग की. When Vikram dismissed his friend's demands, the teacher realized that he could no longer trust his friend and stated that if Vikram refused to sign an agreement, it would be the end of their friendship. विक्रम अपने दोस्त की मांग को खारिज कर दिया है, तो शिक्षक वह अब उसके दोस्त पर भरोसा कर सकता है और विक्रम एक समझौते पर हस्ताक्षर करने से इनकार कर दिया, तो यह उनकी दोस्ती का अंत हो जाएगा कि कहा गया है. The teacher additionally implied that there would be legal recourse if necessary. शिक्षक इसके अतिरिक्त यदि आवश्यक कानूनी सहारा होगा कि निहित. At the same time that Vikram and the teacher were arguing, Vikram's father and uncle were doing the same, with his mother attempting to mediate between the two brothers. विक्रम और शिक्षक बहस कर रहे थे कि उसी समय, विक्रम के पिता और चाचा उसकी मां दोनों भाइयों के बीच मध्यस्थता करने के प्रयास के साथ, एक ही कर रहे थे. While the arguments began to escalate, with various members of the family shouting threats back and forth, Vikram's brother, Prakash arrives home, limping as he walks in the room with injuries to his head and hand. तर्क, आगे और पीछे विक्रम के भाई खतरों चिल्ला परिवार के विभिन्न सदस्यों के साथ ख़राब करने लगे, वहीं प्रकाश में वह अपने सिर और हाथ जख्मी साथ कमरे में चलता है के रूप में लंगड़ा, घर आता है. When his father asks him what had happened, he says that he had gone to Jhakkar Baba, who has a power to grant wishes. उसके पिता क्या हुआ था उसे पूछता है, वह इच्छाओं को अनुदान के लिए एक शक्ति है जो Jhakkar बाबा, के लिए गया था कि कहते हैं. Prakash shared with his family that before Jhakkar Baba grants wishes, he tests them by throwing rocks at them. प्रकाश Jhakkar बाबा इच्छाओं अनुदान से पहले, वह उन पर पत्थर फेंकने से उन्हें जांचता है कि अपने परिवार के साथ साझा की है. While most visitors run away, those that withstand the attack will have their wishes granted. सबसे अधिक आगंतुकों दूर चला, वहीं हमले झेलने कि उन उनकी इच्छाओं दी पड़ेगा. When Prakash survived the stoning, he was assured that he would be the sole winner of the lottery. प्रकाश पत्थरवाह बच गया तो उन्होंने कहा कि वह लॉटरी की एकमात्र विजेता होगा आश्वासन दिया था कि. Regardless of their belief in Jhakkar Baba, when the winner of the lottery is announced, a man from Africa wins, rather than any of the characters in the story. भले ही लॉटरी के विजेता की घोषणा की है जब Jhakkar बाबा में उनकी आस्था, की, अफ्रीका से एक आदमी नहीं बल्कि कहानी में पात्रों में से किसी से जीतता है. The plot is a dramatic irony, with the story ending with surprise ending and a moral message.[3] साजिश कहानी के साथ समाप्त होने के साथ, एक नाटकीय विडंबना है [[साजिश मोड़ | आश्चर्य] को समाप्त हुए] और एक नैतिक संदेश <रेफरी> Template:वेब हवाला देते </ ref>

Compilations and adaptations

Lottery appears in Indian textbooks and in compilation's of moral education books. It is also included in a compilation of Premchand's writing, entitled The Premchand Reader, Selected Stories 2, as translated and adapted by Anupa Lal. The story has also been adapted into several plays, including performances by Lalit Parimoo's Natsamaj Theatre Group[4] and Mujeeb Khan's Ideal Drama and Entertainment Academy.[5]

References

  1. ^ "the lottery". Goodbooks.in. Retrieved 2012-08-22.
  2. ^ "Review of Premchand Story, Lottery". telugupeople.com. Retrieved 2012-08-22.
  3. ^ "Stories of relevance". Deccanherald.com. Retrieved 2012-08-20.
  4. ^ "Plays". Lalitparimoo.com. Retrieved 2012-08-20.
  5. ^ "Romancing the WORDSMITH". Indian Express. 2010-08-13. Retrieved 2012-08-20.

Further reading

  • Premchand. Lottery, Satsahitya Prakashan, 24 pages, 2009. ISBN 978-8185830223
  • Premchand; and Anupa Lal (translator). The Premchand Reader, Selected Stories 2, Ratna Sagar, 96 pages, 1995. ISBN 978-8170702146