Chapter-2. The Tiger King Kalki

We need a new system for the age of ecology - a system which is embedded in the care of all people and also in the care of the Earth and all life upon it. Discuss

Can you relate instances of game-hunting among the rich and the powerful in the present times that illustrate the callousness of human beings towards wildlife?

How would you describe the behaviour of the Maharaja's minions towards him? Do you find them truly sincere towards him or are they driven by fear when they obey him? Do we find a similarity in today's political order?

What is the author's indirect comment on subjecting innocent animals to the willfulness of human beings?

The story is a satire on the conceit of those in power. How does the author employ the literary device of dramatic irony in the story?

What will now happen to the astrologer? Do you think the prophecy was indisputably disproved?

How will the Maharaja prepare himself for the hundredth tiger which was supposed to decide his fate?

What will the Maharaja do to find the required number of tigers to kill?

What did the royal infant grow up to be?

What is the general attitude of human beings towards wild animals?

Who is the Tiger King? Why does he get that name?