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प्रश्न
Visit a library:
Read the biographies of other Indian Saints. Share at least one story from their life with your friends. What message does it contain?
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उत्तर
Story of Saint Kabir: The Power of Forgiveness
Saint Kabir, one of India’s greatest mystics and poets, lived a simple and virtuous life. He often emphasized love, humility, and unity among people. One day, a group of angry villagers approached Kabir with stones and sticks. They were upset because Kabir's teachings challenged their rigid practices and prejudices.
Instead of retaliating, Kabir calmly sat down and greeted them with kindness. He said, "You may harm my body, but hatred cannot touch my soul." His peaceful demeanor and words melted the villagers' anger. They realized their mistake and sought his forgiveness. Kabir forgave them and continued spreading his message of love and unity.
Message:
This story teaches the power of forgiveness and non-violence. Kabir’s actions show that responding to anger and hatred with love and compassion can transform even the hardest hearts. It inspires us to practice patience and understanding in our daily lives.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow:
Wear skins peeped through by bones and spectacles of steel
With mended glass, life bottle bits on stones.
(b) Explain: 'slag heap'.
(c) What future awaits these children?
(d) Name the figure of speech used in the third line.
Answer any four of the following questions in 30 - 40 words each:
(a) What does the poet's smile in the poem, 'My Mother at Sixty-six' show?
(b) Listening to them, I see two distinct worlds ... ." In the context of Mukesh, the bangle maker's son, which two worlds is Anees Jung referring to ?
(c) Though the sharecroppers of Champaran received only one-fourth of the compensation, how can the Champaran struggle still be termed a huge success and victory?
(d) Which article in McLeery's suitcase played perhaps the most significant role in Evans' escape and how?
(e) Why does Derry’s mother not want him to go back to visit Mr. Lamb?
(f) What considerations influenced the Tiger King to get married?
Comment on the influence of English – the language and the way of life – on Indian life as reflected in the story. What is the narrator's attitude to English?
How does Forster trace the human interest in the story to primitive times?
Read the extract 'Being Neighborly' and complete the following statement:
Jo swept a path around the garden for ________________.
In Gujarat, the kite - festival is celebrated to welcome the Spring.
The tongue justifies the possession of the spectacles on behalf of the nose. Pick up the expressions from the poem that argues in favour of the Nose and complete the following web diagram.
Hold a mock trial for the following offence. There should be a complainant, a defendant, and lawyers to argue the case on behalf of them. The whole class can vote to pass the judgment. On what occasions will you plead for justice? What punishment will you suggest? When will you plead for mercy?
A very poor and honest servant has broken a vase while cleaning it. The vase was valuable and the employer liked it very much.
Discuss how you will measure the worth of a journey.
Who were the guest to Kani’s home?
