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Even–minded endurance is called 'titiksha' in Sanskrit. I have practised this mental neutrality. I have sat and meditated all night long in icy water, in bitterly cold weather. Similarly, I have sat from morning till evening on the burning hot sands of India. I gained great mental strength by doing so. When you have practised such self–discipline, your mind becomes impervious to all disturbing circumstances. If you think you can't do something, your mind is a slave. Free yourself.
I don't mean that you should be rash. Try to rise above disturbances gradually. Endurance is what you must have. Whatever may be your trouble, make a supreme effort to remedy it without worry; and until it is resolved, practice titiksha. Isn't this practical wisdom? If you are young and strong then as you gradually strengthen your will and mind, you can practise more rigid methods of self–discipline as I did.
If you are thinking that the winter weather is coming and you are bound to catch cold, you are not developing mental strength. You have already committed yourself to certain weakness. When you feel you are susceptible to catching a cold, mentally resist it. This is the right mental attitude. In your heart, sincerely do your best at all times, but without anxiety. Worry only paralyses your efforts. If you do your best, God will reach down his hand to help you.
If you do not acknowledge weakness in the face of troubles, and if you refuse to worry about your problems, you will find out how much more successful, peaceful, and happy you are. Make this affirmation daily. "I will be neither lazy nor feverishly active. In every challenge of life I shall do my best without worrying about the future."
Don't grieve for what you don't have. The most materially successful man may have the greatest worries and unhappiness. In contrast, I have seen in humble little huts and caves in India men who were true monarchs. The earthy throne of one such saint was a dried grass mat. He wore only a little loincloth and did not have even a begging bowl. Such are the real kings of the earth. Some of them I have seen in the Himalayas— no food, nothing at all; nor are they beggars. They are richer than the world's millionaires. Because they are the friends of all, people love them, and love to feed them. In bitingly cold weather, I saw one saint in the Himalayas who had nothing on. "Won't you catch cold?" I said. Sweetly he answered, "If I am warm with God's love, how can I feel the cold?" Saints like him are greater than any crowned king. If without food, without any visible means of security, such men can be like kings, peaceful and without worry, why can't you?
Realise that the infinite presence of the Heavenly Father is ever within you. Tell Him: "In life and death, health and sickness, I worry not, O Lord, for I am Thy child evermore."
Q. None of the following statements are true in the context of the passage EXCEPT that:
  • a)
    One should be flexible enough to change his thoughts when faced with adversity.
  • b)
    One should rise above mental disturbances in slipshod manner.
  • c)
    One should bear everything that comes to one's life with ignominy.
  • d)
    One should face the challenges squarely without worrying about the future.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
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The correct answer is (D).
(A) is factually incorrect as nothing in this regard has been stated in the passage.
(B) is incorrect because the author advises to rise above mental disturbances gradually.
(C) is incorrect as the author advises people to face everything in life with the right mental attitude.
(D) is correct as it is mentioned in the passage. The author advises readers not to worry about future and face life by reaffirming "In every challenge of life I shall do my best without worrying about the future."
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Directions: Answer the question based on the following passage.Even–minded endurance is called titiksha in Sanskrit. I have practised this mental neutrality. I have sat and meditated all night long in icy water, in bitterly cold weather. Similarly, I have sat from morning till evening on the burning hot sands of India. I gained great mental strength by doing so. When you have practised such self–discipline, your mind becomes impervious to all disturbing circumstances. If you think you cant do something, your mind is a slave. Free yourself.I dont mean that you should be rash. Try to rise above disturbances gradually. Endurance is what you must have. Whatever may be your trouble, make a supreme effort to remedy it without worry; and until it is resolved, practice titiksha. Isnt this practical wisdom? If you are young and strong then as you gradually strengthen your will and mind, you can practise more rigid methods of self–discipline as I did.If you are thinking that the winter weather is coming and you are bound to catch cold, you are not developing mental strength. You have already committed yourself to certain weakness. When you feel you are susceptible to catching a cold, mentally resist it. This is the right mental attitude. In your heart, sincerely do your best at all times, but without anxiety. Worry only paralyses your efforts. If you do your best, God will reach down his hand to help you.If you do not acknowledge weakness in the face of troubles, and if you refuse to worry about your problems, you will find out how much more successful, peaceful, and happy you are. Make this affirmation daily. "I will be neither lazy nor feverishly active. In every challenge of life I shall do my best without worrying about the future."Dont grieve for what you dont have. The most materially successful man may have the greatest worries and unhappiness. In contrast, I have seen in humble little huts and caves in India men who were true monarchs. The earthy throne of one such saint was a dried grass mat. He wore only a little loincloth and did not have even a begging bowl. Such are the real kings of the earth. Some of them I have seen in the Himalayas— no food, nothing at all; nor are they beggars. They are richer than the worlds millionaires. Because they are the friends of all, people love them, and love to feed them. In bitingly cold weather, I saw one saint in the Himalayas who had nothing on. "Wont you catch cold?" I said. Sweetly he answered, "If I am warm with Gods love, how can I feel the cold?" Saints like him are greater than any crowned king. If without food, without any visible means of security, such men can be like kings, peaceful and without worry, why cant you?Realise that the infinite presence of the Heavenly Father is ever within you. Tell Him: "In life and death, health and sickness, I worry not, O Lord, for I am Thy child evermore."Q.According to the passage, which of the following happens to your mind when you observe self-discipline?

Directions: Answer the question based on the following passage.Even–minded endurance is called titiksha in Sanskrit. I have practised this mental neutrality. I have sat and meditated all night long in icy water, in bitterly cold weather. Similarly, I have sat from morning till evening on the burning hot sands of India. I gained great mental strength by doing so. When you have practised such self–discipline, your mind becomes impervious to all disturbing circumstances. If you think you cant do something, your mind is a slave. Free yourself.I dont mean that you should be rash. Try to rise above disturbances gradually. Endurance is what you must have. Whatever may be your trouble, make a supreme effort to remedy it without worry; and until it is resolved, practice titiksha. Isnt this practical wisdom? If you are young and strong then as you gradually strengthen your will and mind, you can practise more rigid methods of self–discipline as I did.If you are thinking that the winter weather is coming and you are bound to catch cold, you are not developing mental strength. You have already committed yourself to certain weakness. When you feel you are susceptible to catching a cold, mentally resist it. This is the right mental attitude. In your heart, sincerely do your best at all times, but without anxiety. Worry only paralyses your efforts. If you do your best, God will reach down his hand to help you.If you do not acknowledge weakness in the face of troubles, and if you refuse to worry about your problems, you will find out how much more successful, peaceful, and happy you are. Make this affirmation daily. "I will be neither lazy nor feverishly active. In every challenge of life I shall do my best without worrying about the future."Dont grieve for what you dont have. The most materially successful man may have the greatest worries and unhappiness. In contrast, I have seen in humble little huts and caves in India men who were true monarchs. The earthy throne of one such saint was a dried grass mat. He wore only a little loincloth and did not have even a begging bowl. Such are the real kings of the earth. Some of them I have seen in the Himalayas— no food, nothing at all; nor are they beggars. They are richer than the worlds millionaires. Because they are the friends of all, people love them, and love to feed them. In bitingly cold weather, I saw one saint in the Himalayas who had nothing on. "Wont you catch cold?" I said. Sweetly he answered, "If I am warm with Gods love, how can I feel the cold?" Saints like him are greater than any crowned king. If without food, without any visible means of security, such men can be like kings, peaceful and without worry, why cant you?Realise that the infinite presence of the Heavenly Father is ever within you. Tell Him: "In life and death, health and sickness, I worry not, O Lord, for I am Thy child evermore."Q.Which of the following does the author of the passage express that he has practised in his life?

Directions: Answer the question based on the following passage.Even–minded endurance is called titiksha in Sanskrit. I have practised this mental neutrality. I have sat and meditated all night long in icy water, in bitterly cold weather. Similarly, I have sat from morning till evening on the burning hot sands of India. I gained great mental strength by doing so. When you have practised such self–discipline, your mind becomes impervious to all disturbing circumstances. If you think you cant do something, your mind is a slave. Free yourself.I dont mean that you should be rash. Try to rise above disturbances gradually. Endurance is what you must have. Whatever may be your trouble, make a supreme effort to remedy it without worry; and until it is resolved, practice titiksha. Isnt this practical wisdom? If you are young and strong then as you gradually strengthen your will and mind, you can practise more rigid methods of self–discipline as I did.If you are thinking that the winter weather is coming and you are bound to catch cold, you are not developing mental strength. You have already committed yourself to certain weakness. When you feel you are susceptible to catching a cold, mentally resist it. This is the right mental attitude. In your heart, sincerely do your best at all times, but without anxiety. Worry only paralyses your efforts. If you do your best, God will reach down his hand to help you.If you do not acknowledge weakness in the face of troubles, and if you refuse to worry about your problems, you will find out how much more successful, peaceful, and happy you are. Make this affirmation daily. "I will be neither lazy nor feverishly active. In every challenge of life I shall do my best without worrying about the future."Dont grieve for what you dont have. The most materially successful man may have the greatest worries and unhappiness. In contrast, I have seen in humble little huts and caves in India men who were true monarchs. The earthy throne of one such saint was a dried grass mat. He wore only a little loincloth and did not have even a begging bowl. Such are the real kings of the earth. Some of them I have seen in the Himalayas— no food, nothing at all; nor are they beggars. They are richer than the worlds millionaires. Because they are the friends of all, people love them, and love to feed them. In bitingly cold weather, I saw one saint in the Himalayas who had nothing on. "Wont you catch cold?" I said. Sweetly he answered, "If I am warm with Gods love, how can I feel the cold?" Saints like him are greater than any crowned king. If without food, without any visible means of security, such men can be like kings, peaceful and without worry, why cant you?Realise that the infinite presence of the Heavenly Father is ever within you. Tell Him: "In life and death, health and sickness, I worry not, O Lord, for I am Thy child evermore."Q.When would you be considered to have developed a mental weakness?

Directions: Answer the question based on the following passage.Even–minded endurance is called titiksha in Sanskrit. I have practised this mental neutrality. I have sat and meditated all night long in icy water, in bitterly cold weather. Similarly, I have sat from morning till evening on the burning hot sands of India. I gained great mental strength by doing so. When you have practised such self–discipline, your mind becomes impervious to all disturbing circumstances. If you think you cant do something, your mind is a slave. Free yourself.I dont mean that you should be rash. Try to rise above disturbances gradually. Endurance is what you must have. Whatever may be your trouble, make a supreme effort to remedy it without worry; and until it is resolved, practice titiksha. Isnt this practical wisdom? If you are young and strong then as you gradually strengthen your will and mind, you can practise more rigid methods of self–discipline as I did.If you are thinking that the winter weather is coming and you are bound to catch cold, you are not developing mental strength. You have already committed yourself to certain weakness. When you feel you are susceptible to catching a cold, mentally resist it. This is the right mental attitude. In your heart, sincerely do your best at all times, but without anxiety. Worry only paralyses your efforts. If you do your best, God will reach down his hand to help you.If you do not acknowledge weakness in the face of troubles, and if you refuse to worry about your problems, you will find out how much more successful, peaceful, and happy you are. Make this affirmation daily. "I will be neither lazy nor feverishly active. In every challenge of life I shall do my best without worrying about the future."Dont grieve for what you dont have. The most materially successful man may have the greatest worries and unhappiness. In contrast, I have seen in humble little huts and caves in India men who were true monarchs. The earthy throne of one such saint was a dried grass mat. He wore only a little loincloth and did not have even a begging bowl. Such are the real kings of the earth. Some of them I have seen in the Himalayas— no food, nothing at all; nor are they beggars. They are richer than the worlds millionaires. Because they are the friends of all, people love them, and love to feed them. In bitingly cold weather, I saw one saint in the Himalayas who had nothing on. "Wont you catch cold?" I said. Sweetly he answered, "If I am warm with Gods love, how can I feel the cold?" Saints like him are greater than any crowned king. If without food, without any visible means of security, such men can be like kings, peaceful and without worry, why cant you?Realise that the infinite presence of the Heavenly Father is ever within you. Tell Him: "In life and death, health and sickness, I worry not, O Lord, for I am Thy child evermore."Q.What, according to the passage, will make you happy and successful?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the questions that follow:There are two parties to every observation---the observed and the observerWhat we see depends not only on the object looked at, but on our own circumstances---position, motion, or more personal idiosyncrasies. Sometimes by instinctive habit, sometimes by design, we attempt to eliminate our own share in the observation, and so form a general picture of the world outside us, which shall be common to all observers. A small speck on the horizon of the sea is interpreted as a giant steamer. From the window of our railway carriage we see a cow glide past at fifty miles an hour, and remark that the creature is enjoying a rest. We see the starry heavens revolve round the earth, but decide that it is really the earth that is revolving, and so picture the state of the universe in a way which would be acceptable to an astronomer on any other planet.The first step in throwing our knowledge into a common stock must be the elimination of the various individual standpoints and the reduction to some specified standard observer. The picture of the world so obtained is none the less relative. We have not eliminated the observer's share; we have only fixed it definitely.To obtain a conception of the world from the point of view of no one in particular is a much more difficult task. The position of the observer can be eliminated; we are able to grasp the conception of a chair as an object in nature---looked at all round, and not from any particular angle or distance. We can think of it without mentally assigning ourselves some position with respect to it. This is a remarkable faculty, which has evidently been greatly assisted by the perception of solid relief with our two eyes. But the motion of the observer is not eliminated so simply. We had thought that it was accomplished; but the discovery that observers with different motions use different space- and time-reckoning shows that the matter is more complicated than was supposed. It may well require a complete change in our apparatus of description, because all the familiar terms of physics refer primarily to the relations of the world to an observer in some specified circumstances.Whether we are able to go still further and obtain a knowledge of the world, which not merely does not particularise the observer, but does not postulate an observer at all; whether if such knowledge could be obtained, it would convey any intelligible meaning; and whether it could be of any conceivable interest to anybody if it could be understood---these questions need not detain us now. The answers are not necessarily negative, but they lie outside the normal scope of physics.The circumstances of an observer which affect his observations are his position, motion and gauge of magnitude. More personal idiosyncracies disappear if, instead of relying on his crude senses, he employs scientific measuring apparatus. But scientific apparatus has position, motion and size, so that these are still involved in the results of any observation. There is no essential distinction between scientific measures and the measures of the senses. In either case our acquaintance with the external world comes to us through material channels; the observer's body can be regarded as part of his laboratory equipment, and, so far as we know, it obeys the same laws. We therefore group together perceptions and scientific measures, and in speaking of “a particular observer” we include all his measuring appliances.Position, motion, magnitude-scale---these factors have a profound influence on the aspect of the world to us. Can we form a picture of the world which shall be a synthesis of what is seen by observers in all sorts of positions, having all sorts of velocities, and all sorts of sizes?As per the passage, the author believes that

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Directions: Answer the question based on the following passage.Even–minded endurance is called titiksha in Sanskrit. I have practised this mental neutrality. I have sat and meditated all night long in icy water, in bitterly cold weather. Similarly, I have sat from morning till evening on the burning hot sands of India. I gained great mental strength by doing so. When you have practised such self–discipline, your mind becomes impervious to all disturbing circumstances. If you think you cant do something, your mind is a slave. Free yourself.I dont mean that you should be rash. Try to rise above disturbances gradually. Endurance is what you must have. Whatever may be your trouble, make a supreme effort to remedy it without worry; and until it is resolved, practice titiksha. Isnt this practical wisdom? If you are young and strong then as you gradually strengthen your will and mind, you can practise more rigid methods of self–discipline as I did.If you are thinking that the winter weather is coming and you are bound to catch cold, you are not developing mental strength. You have already committed yourself to certain weakness. When you feel you are susceptible to catching a cold, mentally resist it. This is the right mental attitude. In your heart, sincerely do your best at all times, but without anxiety. Worry only paralyses your efforts. If you do your best, God will reach down his hand to help you.If you do not acknowledge weakness in the face of troubles, and if you refuse to worry about your problems, you will find out how much more successful, peaceful, and happy you are. Make this affirmation daily. "I will be neither lazy nor feverishly active. In every challenge of life I shall do my best without worrying about the future."Dont grieve for what you dont have. The most materially successful man may have the greatest worries and unhappiness. In contrast, I have seen in humble little huts and caves in India men who were true monarchs. The earthy throne of one such saint was a dried grass mat. He wore only a little loincloth and did not have even a begging bowl. Such are the real kings of the earth. Some of them I have seen in the Himalayas— no food, nothing at all; nor are they beggars. They are richer than the worlds millionaires. Because they are the friends of all, people love them, and love to feed them. In bitingly cold weather, I saw one saint in the Himalayas who had nothing on. "Wont you catch cold?" I said. Sweetly he answered, "If I am warm with Gods love, how can I feel the cold?" Saints like him are greater than any crowned king. If without food, without any visible means of security, such men can be like kings, peaceful and without worry, why cant you?Realise that the infinite presence of the Heavenly Father is ever within you. Tell Him: "In life and death, health and sickness, I worry not, O Lord, for I am Thy child evermore."Q.None of the following statements are true in the context of the passage EXCEPT that:a)One should be flexible enough to change his thoughts when faced with adversity.b)One should rise above mental disturbances in slipshod manner.c)One should bear everything that comes to ones life with ignominy.d)One should face the challenges squarely without worrying about the future.Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
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Directions: Answer the question based on the following passage.Even–minded endurance is called titiksha in Sanskrit. I have practised this mental neutrality. I have sat and meditated all night long in icy water, in bitterly cold weather. Similarly, I have sat from morning till evening on the burning hot sands of India. I gained great mental strength by doing so. When you have practised such self–discipline, your mind becomes impervious to all disturbing circumstances. If you think you cant do something, your mind is a slave. Free yourself.I dont mean that you should be rash. Try to rise above disturbances gradually. Endurance is what you must have. Whatever may be your trouble, make a supreme effort to remedy it without worry; and until it is resolved, practice titiksha. Isnt this practical wisdom? If you are young and strong then as you gradually strengthen your will and mind, you can practise more rigid methods of self–discipline as I did.If you are thinking that the winter weather is coming and you are bound to catch cold, you are not developing mental strength. You have already committed yourself to certain weakness. When you feel you are susceptible to catching a cold, mentally resist it. This is the right mental attitude. In your heart, sincerely do your best at all times, but without anxiety. Worry only paralyses your efforts. If you do your best, God will reach down his hand to help you.If you do not acknowledge weakness in the face of troubles, and if you refuse to worry about your problems, you will find out how much more successful, peaceful, and happy you are. Make this affirmation daily. "I will be neither lazy nor feverishly active. In every challenge of life I shall do my best without worrying about the future."Dont grieve for what you dont have. The most materially successful man may have the greatest worries and unhappiness. In contrast, I have seen in humble little huts and caves in India men who were true monarchs. The earthy throne of one such saint was a dried grass mat. He wore only a little loincloth and did not have even a begging bowl. Such are the real kings of the earth. Some of them I have seen in the Himalayas— no food, nothing at all; nor are they beggars. They are richer than the worlds millionaires. Because they are the friends of all, people love them, and love to feed them. In bitingly cold weather, I saw one saint in the Himalayas who had nothing on. "Wont you catch cold?" I said. Sweetly he answered, "If I am warm with Gods love, how can I feel the cold?" Saints like him are greater than any crowned king. If without food, without any visible means of security, such men can be like kings, peaceful and without worry, why cant you?Realise that the infinite presence of the Heavenly Father is ever within you. Tell Him: "In life and death, health and sickness, I worry not, O Lord, for I am Thy child evermore."Q.None of the following statements are true in the context of the passage EXCEPT that:a)One should be flexible enough to change his thoughts when faced with adversity.b)One should rise above mental disturbances in slipshod manner.c)One should bear everything that comes to ones life with ignominy.d)One should face the challenges squarely without worrying about the future.Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer? for CAT 2025 is part of CAT preparation. The Question and answers have been prepared according to the CAT exam syllabus. Information about Directions: Answer the question based on the following passage.Even–minded endurance is called titiksha in Sanskrit. I have practised this mental neutrality. I have sat and meditated all night long in icy water, in bitterly cold weather. Similarly, I have sat from morning till evening on the burning hot sands of India. I gained great mental strength by doing so. When you have practised such self–discipline, your mind becomes impervious to all disturbing circumstances. If you think you cant do something, your mind is a slave. Free yourself.I dont mean that you should be rash. Try to rise above disturbances gradually. Endurance is what you must have. Whatever may be your trouble, make a supreme effort to remedy it without worry; and until it is resolved, practice titiksha. Isnt this practical wisdom? If you are young and strong then as you gradually strengthen your will and mind, you can practise more rigid methods of self–discipline as I did.If you are thinking that the winter weather is coming and you are bound to catch cold, you are not developing mental strength. You have already committed yourself to certain weakness. When you feel you are susceptible to catching a cold, mentally resist it. This is the right mental attitude. In your heart, sincerely do your best at all times, but without anxiety. Worry only paralyses your efforts. If you do your best, God will reach down his hand to help you.If you do not acknowledge weakness in the face of troubles, and if you refuse to worry about your problems, you will find out how much more successful, peaceful, and happy you are. Make this affirmation daily. "I will be neither lazy nor feverishly active. In every challenge of life I shall do my best without worrying about the future."Dont grieve for what you dont have. The most materially successful man may have the greatest worries and unhappiness. In contrast, I have seen in humble little huts and caves in India men who were true monarchs. The earthy throne of one such saint was a dried grass mat. He wore only a little loincloth and did not have even a begging bowl. Such are the real kings of the earth. Some of them I have seen in the Himalayas— no food, nothing at all; nor are they beggars. They are richer than the worlds millionaires. Because they are the friends of all, people love them, and love to feed them. In bitingly cold weather, I saw one saint in the Himalayas who had nothing on. "Wont you catch cold?" I said. Sweetly he answered, "If I am warm with Gods love, how can I feel the cold?" Saints like him are greater than any crowned king. If without food, without any visible means of security, such men can be like kings, peaceful and without worry, why cant you?Realise that the infinite presence of the Heavenly Father is ever within you. Tell Him: "In life and death, health and sickness, I worry not, O Lord, for I am Thy child evermore."Q.None of the following statements are true in the context of the passage EXCEPT that:a)One should be flexible enough to change his thoughts when faced with adversity.b)One should rise above mental disturbances in slipshod manner.c)One should bear everything that comes to ones life with ignominy.d)One should face the challenges squarely without worrying about the future.Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer? covers all topics & solutions for CAT 2025 Exam. Find important definitions, questions, meanings, examples, exercises and tests below for Directions: Answer the question based on the following passage.Even–minded endurance is called titiksha in Sanskrit. I have practised this mental neutrality. I have sat and meditated all night long in icy water, in bitterly cold weather. Similarly, I have sat from morning till evening on the burning hot sands of India. I gained great mental strength by doing so. When you have practised such self–discipline, your mind becomes impervious to all disturbing circumstances. If you think you cant do something, your mind is a slave. Free yourself.I dont mean that you should be rash. Try to rise above disturbances gradually. Endurance is what you must have. Whatever may be your trouble, make a supreme effort to remedy it without worry; and until it is resolved, practice titiksha. Isnt this practical wisdom? If you are young and strong then as you gradually strengthen your will and mind, you can practise more rigid methods of self–discipline as I did.If you are thinking that the winter weather is coming and you are bound to catch cold, you are not developing mental strength. You have already committed yourself to certain weakness. When you feel you are susceptible to catching a cold, mentally resist it. This is the right mental attitude. In your heart, sincerely do your best at all times, but without anxiety. Worry only paralyses your efforts. If you do your best, God will reach down his hand to help you.If you do not acknowledge weakness in the face of troubles, and if you refuse to worry about your problems, you will find out how much more successful, peaceful, and happy you are. Make this affirmation daily. "I will be neither lazy nor feverishly active. In every challenge of life I shall do my best without worrying about the future."Dont grieve for what you dont have. The most materially successful man may have the greatest worries and unhappiness. In contrast, I have seen in humble little huts and caves in India men who were true monarchs. The earthy throne of one such saint was a dried grass mat. He wore only a little loincloth and did not have even a begging bowl. Such are the real kings of the earth. Some of them I have seen in the Himalayas— no food, nothing at all; nor are they beggars. They are richer than the worlds millionaires. Because they are the friends of all, people love them, and love to feed them. In bitingly cold weather, I saw one saint in the Himalayas who had nothing on. "Wont you catch cold?" I said. Sweetly he answered, "If I am warm with Gods love, how can I feel the cold?" Saints like him are greater than any crowned king. If without food, without any visible means of security, such men can be like kings, peaceful and without worry, why cant you?Realise that the infinite presence of the Heavenly Father is ever within you. Tell Him: "In life and death, health and sickness, I worry not, O Lord, for I am Thy child evermore."Q.None of the following statements are true in the context of the passage EXCEPT that:a)One should be flexible enough to change his thoughts when faced with adversity.b)One should rise above mental disturbances in slipshod manner.c)One should bear everything that comes to ones life with ignominy.d)One should face the challenges squarely without worrying about the future.Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?.
Solutions for Directions: Answer the question based on the following passage.Even–minded endurance is called titiksha in Sanskrit. I have practised this mental neutrality. I have sat and meditated all night long in icy water, in bitterly cold weather. Similarly, I have sat from morning till evening on the burning hot sands of India. I gained great mental strength by doing so. When you have practised such self–discipline, your mind becomes impervious to all disturbing circumstances. If you think you cant do something, your mind is a slave. Free yourself.I dont mean that you should be rash. Try to rise above disturbances gradually. Endurance is what you must have. Whatever may be your trouble, make a supreme effort to remedy it without worry; and until it is resolved, practice titiksha. Isnt this practical wisdom? If you are young and strong then as you gradually strengthen your will and mind, you can practise more rigid methods of self–discipline as I did.If you are thinking that the winter weather is coming and you are bound to catch cold, you are not developing mental strength. You have already committed yourself to certain weakness. When you feel you are susceptible to catching a cold, mentally resist it. This is the right mental attitude. In your heart, sincerely do your best at all times, but without anxiety. Worry only paralyses your efforts. If you do your best, God will reach down his hand to help you.If you do not acknowledge weakness in the face of troubles, and if you refuse to worry about your problems, you will find out how much more successful, peaceful, and happy you are. Make this affirmation daily. "I will be neither lazy nor feverishly active. In every challenge of life I shall do my best without worrying about the future."Dont grieve for what you dont have. The most materially successful man may have the greatest worries and unhappiness. In contrast, I have seen in humble little huts and caves in India men who were true monarchs. The earthy throne of one such saint was a dried grass mat. He wore only a little loincloth and did not have even a begging bowl. Such are the real kings of the earth. Some of them I have seen in the Himalayas— no food, nothing at all; nor are they beggars. They are richer than the worlds millionaires. Because they are the friends of all, people love them, and love to feed them. In bitingly cold weather, I saw one saint in the Himalayas who had nothing on. "Wont you catch cold?" I said. Sweetly he answered, "If I am warm with Gods love, how can I feel the cold?" Saints like him are greater than any crowned king. If without food, without any visible means of security, such men can be like kings, peaceful and without worry, why cant you?Realise that the infinite presence of the Heavenly Father is ever within you. Tell Him: "In life and death, health and sickness, I worry not, O Lord, for I am Thy child evermore."Q.None of the following statements are true in the context of the passage EXCEPT that:a)One should be flexible enough to change his thoughts when faced with adversity.b)One should rise above mental disturbances in slipshod manner.c)One should bear everything that comes to ones life with ignominy.d)One should face the challenges squarely without worrying about the future.Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer? in English & in Hindi are available as part of our courses for CAT. Download more important topics, notes, lectures and mock test series for CAT Exam by signing up for free.
Here you can find the meaning of Directions: Answer the question based on the following passage.Even–minded endurance is called titiksha in Sanskrit. I have practised this mental neutrality. I have sat and meditated all night long in icy water, in bitterly cold weather. Similarly, I have sat from morning till evening on the burning hot sands of India. I gained great mental strength by doing so. When you have practised such self–discipline, your mind becomes impervious to all disturbing circumstances. If you think you cant do something, your mind is a slave. Free yourself.I dont mean that you should be rash. Try to rise above disturbances gradually. Endurance is what you must have. Whatever may be your trouble, make a supreme effort to remedy it without worry; and until it is resolved, practice titiksha. Isnt this practical wisdom? If you are young and strong then as you gradually strengthen your will and mind, you can practise more rigid methods of self–discipline as I did.If you are thinking that the winter weather is coming and you are bound to catch cold, you are not developing mental strength. You have already committed yourself to certain weakness. When you feel you are susceptible to catching a cold, mentally resist it. This is the right mental attitude. In your heart, sincerely do your best at all times, but without anxiety. Worry only paralyses your efforts. If you do your best, God will reach down his hand to help you.If you do not acknowledge weakness in the face of troubles, and if you refuse to worry about your problems, you will find out how much more successful, peaceful, and happy you are. Make this affirmation daily. "I will be neither lazy nor feverishly active. In every challenge of life I shall do my best without worrying about the future."Dont grieve for what you dont have. The most materially successful man may have the greatest worries and unhappiness. In contrast, I have seen in humble little huts and caves in India men who were true monarchs. The earthy throne of one such saint was a dried grass mat. He wore only a little loincloth and did not have even a begging bowl. Such are the real kings of the earth. Some of them I have seen in the Himalayas— no food, nothing at all; nor are they beggars. They are richer than the worlds millionaires. Because they are the friends of all, people love them, and love to feed them. In bitingly cold weather, I saw one saint in the Himalayas who had nothing on. "Wont you catch cold?" I said. Sweetly he answered, "If I am warm with Gods love, how can I feel the cold?" Saints like him are greater than any crowned king. If without food, without any visible means of security, such men can be like kings, peaceful and without worry, why cant you?Realise that the infinite presence of the Heavenly Father is ever within you. Tell Him: "In life and death, health and sickness, I worry not, O Lord, for I am Thy child evermore."Q.None of the following statements are true in the context of the passage EXCEPT that:a)One should be flexible enough to change his thoughts when faced with adversity.b)One should rise above mental disturbances in slipshod manner.c)One should bear everything that comes to ones life with ignominy.d)One should face the challenges squarely without worrying about the future.Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer? defined & explained in the simplest way possible. Besides giving the explanation of Directions: Answer the question based on the following passage.Even–minded endurance is called titiksha in Sanskrit. I have practised this mental neutrality. I have sat and meditated all night long in icy water, in bitterly cold weather. Similarly, I have sat from morning till evening on the burning hot sands of India. I gained great mental strength by doing so. When you have practised such self–discipline, your mind becomes impervious to all disturbing circumstances. If you think you cant do something, your mind is a slave. Free yourself.I dont mean that you should be rash. Try to rise above disturbances gradually. Endurance is what you must have. Whatever may be your trouble, make a supreme effort to remedy it without worry; and until it is resolved, practice titiksha. Isnt this practical wisdom? If you are young and strong then as you gradually strengthen your will and mind, you can practise more rigid methods of self–discipline as I did.If you are thinking that the winter weather is coming and you are bound to catch cold, you are not developing mental strength. You have already committed yourself to certain weakness. When you feel you are susceptible to catching a cold, mentally resist it. This is the right mental attitude. In your heart, sincerely do your best at all times, but without anxiety. Worry only paralyses your efforts. If you do your best, God will reach down his hand to help you.If you do not acknowledge weakness in the face of troubles, and if you refuse to worry about your problems, you will find out how much more successful, peaceful, and happy you are. Make this affirmation daily. "I will be neither lazy nor feverishly active. In every challenge of life I shall do my best without worrying about the future."Dont grieve for what you dont have. The most materially successful man may have the greatest worries and unhappiness. In contrast, I have seen in humble little huts and caves in India men who were true monarchs. The earthy throne of one such saint was a dried grass mat. He wore only a little loincloth and did not have even a begging bowl. Such are the real kings of the earth. Some of them I have seen in the Himalayas— no food, nothing at all; nor are they beggars. They are richer than the worlds millionaires. Because they are the friends of all, people love them, and love to feed them. In bitingly cold weather, I saw one saint in the Himalayas who had nothing on. "Wont you catch cold?" I said. Sweetly he answered, "If I am warm with Gods love, how can I feel the cold?" Saints like him are greater than any crowned king. If without food, without any visible means of security, such men can be like kings, peaceful and without worry, why cant you?Realise that the infinite presence of the Heavenly Father is ever within you. Tell Him: "In life and death, health and sickness, I worry not, O Lord, for I am Thy child evermore."Q.None of the following statements are true in the context of the passage EXCEPT that:a)One should be flexible enough to change his thoughts when faced with adversity.b)One should rise above mental disturbances in slipshod manner.c)One should bear everything that comes to ones life with ignominy.d)One should face the challenges squarely without worrying about the future.Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?, a detailed solution for Directions: Answer the question based on the following passage.Even–minded endurance is called titiksha in Sanskrit. I have practised this mental neutrality. I have sat and meditated all night long in icy water, in bitterly cold weather. Similarly, I have sat from morning till evening on the burning hot sands of India. I gained great mental strength by doing so. When you have practised such self–discipline, your mind becomes impervious to all disturbing circumstances. If you think you cant do something, your mind is a slave. Free yourself.I dont mean that you should be rash. Try to rise above disturbances gradually. Endurance is what you must have. Whatever may be your trouble, make a supreme effort to remedy it without worry; and until it is resolved, practice titiksha. Isnt this practical wisdom? If you are young and strong then as you gradually strengthen your will and mind, you can practise more rigid methods of self–discipline as I did.If you are thinking that the winter weather is coming and you are bound to catch cold, you are not developing mental strength. You have already committed yourself to certain weakness. When you feel you are susceptible to catching a cold, mentally resist it. This is the right mental attitude. In your heart, sincerely do your best at all times, but without anxiety. Worry only paralyses your efforts. If you do your best, God will reach down his hand to help you.If you do not acknowledge weakness in the face of troubles, and if you refuse to worry about your problems, you will find out how much more successful, peaceful, and happy you are. Make this affirmation daily. "I will be neither lazy nor feverishly active. In every challenge of life I shall do my best without worrying about the future."Dont grieve for what you dont have. The most materially successful man may have the greatest worries and unhappiness. In contrast, I have seen in humble little huts and caves in India men who were true monarchs. The earthy throne of one such saint was a dried grass mat. He wore only a little loincloth and did not have even a begging bowl. Such are the real kings of the earth. Some of them I have seen in the Himalayas— no food, nothing at all; nor are they beggars. They are richer than the worlds millionaires. Because they are the friends of all, people love them, and love to feed them. In bitingly cold weather, I saw one saint in the Himalayas who had nothing on. "Wont you catch cold?" I said. Sweetly he answered, "If I am warm with Gods love, how can I feel the cold?" Saints like him are greater than any crowned king. If without food, without any visible means of security, such men can be like kings, peaceful and without worry, why cant you?Realise that the infinite presence of the Heavenly Father is ever within you. Tell Him: "In life and death, health and sickness, I worry not, O Lord, for I am Thy child evermore."Q.None of the following statements are true in the context of the passage EXCEPT that:a)One should be flexible enough to change his thoughts when faced with adversity.b)One should rise above mental disturbances in slipshod manner.c)One should bear everything that comes to ones life with ignominy.d)One should face the challenges squarely without worrying about the future.Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer? has been provided alongside types of Directions: Answer the question based on the following passage.Even–minded endurance is called titiksha in Sanskrit. I have practised this mental neutrality. I have sat and meditated all night long in icy water, in bitterly cold weather. Similarly, I have sat from morning till evening on the burning hot sands of India. I gained great mental strength by doing so. When you have practised such self–discipline, your mind becomes impervious to all disturbing circumstances. If you think you cant do something, your mind is a slave. Free yourself.I dont mean that you should be rash. Try to rise above disturbances gradually. Endurance is what you must have. Whatever may be your trouble, make a supreme effort to remedy it without worry; and until it is resolved, practice titiksha. Isnt this practical wisdom? If you are young and strong then as you gradually strengthen your will and mind, you can practise more rigid methods of self–discipline as I did.If you are thinking that the winter weather is coming and you are bound to catch cold, you are not developing mental strength. You have already committed yourself to certain weakness. When you feel you are susceptible to catching a cold, mentally resist it. This is the right mental attitude. In your heart, sincerely do your best at all times, but without anxiety. Worry only paralyses your efforts. If you do your best, God will reach down his hand to help you.If you do not acknowledge weakness in the face of troubles, and if you refuse to worry about your problems, you will find out how much more successful, peaceful, and happy you are. Make this affirmation daily. "I will be neither lazy nor feverishly active. In every challenge of life I shall do my best without worrying about the future."Dont grieve for what you dont have. The most materially successful man may have the greatest worries and unhappiness. In contrast, I have seen in humble little huts and caves in India men who were true monarchs. The earthy throne of one such saint was a dried grass mat. He wore only a little loincloth and did not have even a begging bowl. Such are the real kings of the earth. Some of them I have seen in the Himalayas— no food, nothing at all; nor are they beggars. They are richer than the worlds millionaires. Because they are the friends of all, people love them, and love to feed them. In bitingly cold weather, I saw one saint in the Himalayas who had nothing on. "Wont you catch cold?" I said. Sweetly he answered, "If I am warm with Gods love, how can I feel the cold?" Saints like him are greater than any crowned king. If without food, without any visible means of security, such men can be like kings, peaceful and without worry, why cant you?Realise that the infinite presence of the Heavenly Father is ever within you. Tell Him: "In life and death, health and sickness, I worry not, O Lord, for I am Thy child evermore."Q.None of the following statements are true in the context of the passage EXCEPT that:a)One should be flexible enough to change his thoughts when faced with adversity.b)One should rise above mental disturbances in slipshod manner.c)One should bear everything that comes to ones life with ignominy.d)One should face the challenges squarely without worrying about the future.Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer? theory, EduRev gives you an ample number of questions to practice Directions: Answer the question based on the following passage.Even–minded endurance is called titiksha in Sanskrit. I have practised this mental neutrality. I have sat and meditated all night long in icy water, in bitterly cold weather. Similarly, I have sat from morning till evening on the burning hot sands of India. I gained great mental strength by doing so. When you have practised such self–discipline, your mind becomes impervious to all disturbing circumstances. If you think you cant do something, your mind is a slave. Free yourself.I dont mean that you should be rash. Try to rise above disturbances gradually. Endurance is what you must have. Whatever may be your trouble, make a supreme effort to remedy it without worry; and until it is resolved, practice titiksha. Isnt this practical wisdom? If you are young and strong then as you gradually strengthen your will and mind, you can practise more rigid methods of self–discipline as I did.If you are thinking that the winter weather is coming and you are bound to catch cold, you are not developing mental strength. You have already committed yourself to certain weakness. When you feel you are susceptible to catching a cold, mentally resist it. This is the right mental attitude. In your heart, sincerely do your best at all times, but without anxiety. Worry only paralyses your efforts. If you do your best, God will reach down his hand to help you.If you do not acknowledge weakness in the face of troubles, and if you refuse to worry about your problems, you will find out how much more successful, peaceful, and happy you are. Make this affirmation daily. "I will be neither lazy nor feverishly active. In every challenge of life I shall do my best without worrying about the future."Dont grieve for what you dont have. The most materially successful man may have the greatest worries and unhappiness. In contrast, I have seen in humble little huts and caves in India men who were true monarchs. The earthy throne of one such saint was a dried grass mat. He wore only a little loincloth and did not have even a begging bowl. Such are the real kings of the earth. Some of them I have seen in the Himalayas— no food, nothing at all; nor are they beggars. They are richer than the worlds millionaires. Because they are the friends of all, people love them, and love to feed them. In bitingly cold weather, I saw one saint in the Himalayas who had nothing on. "Wont you catch cold?" I said. Sweetly he answered, "If I am warm with Gods love, how can I feel the cold?" Saints like him are greater than any crowned king. If without food, without any visible means of security, such men can be like kings, peaceful and without worry, why cant you?Realise that the infinite presence of the Heavenly Father is ever within you. Tell Him: "In life and death, health and sickness, I worry not, O Lord, for I am Thy child evermore."Q.None of the following statements are true in the context of the passage EXCEPT that:a)One should be flexible enough to change his thoughts when faced with adversity.b)One should rise above mental disturbances in slipshod manner.c)One should bear everything that comes to ones life with ignominy.d)One should face the challenges squarely without worrying about the future.Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer? tests, examples and also practice CAT tests.
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