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Complete the following sentence using your own interpretation: Tagore appeals to God to make his country _______ - English

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Complete the following sentence using your own interpretation:

Tagore appeals to God to make his country _______

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Solution

Tagore appeals to God to make his country heaven where people have good thoughts, say good words and do good actions.

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Where the Mind is Without Fear...
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Chapter 1.1: Where the mind is without fear - English workshop [Page 5]

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Chapter 1.1 Where the mind is without fear
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Where the Mind is Without Fear...

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