Question

1. One serious problem we all face is anger. The external problems in life come and

go and are usually temporary. But anger is an internal problem which remains

with us all the time till we die.

2. Anger is a serious problem because its negative consequences are many. Not

only does the angry person feel pain, but the victim of anger also suffers pain.

And this pain is not momentary; it lingers for a long time. It immobilizes us and

we are not able to function for long stretches of time. Because of anger hatred

develops and hatred can break even close relationships. Relationships and

friendships are developed over many years and all this can be destroyed by just

one moment of anger. Once a relationship is broken it is almost impossible to

patch up.

3. In anger, we always speak and behave thoughtlessly without discrimination and

often we repent for our angry words and behaviour later. Also, anger disturbs a

peaceful atmosphere and so obstructs spiritual growth. Clearly, anger is a

powerful enemy within us. Anger is also a sign of weakness. It reflects the

mind's incapacity to face difficult situations. So, anger is a symptom. It is a

symptom, 'weakness of mind” which is not able to face difficult situations.

4. If I want to tackle anger, first I must acknowledge this problem and accept my

weakness, I have been justifying my anger by blaming others, their behaviour

and their words. When I justify my weakness, I am closing the door of

improvement and growing out of this weakness. But once I admit my weakness,

I can gradually strengthen my mind by will power, the power of auto

suggestions. I look at myself as a strong person who can face situations, without

being disturbed.

5. I look at myself as a person with patience and readiness to forgive. Patience is

the medicine for anger. I will offer auto-suggestion to myself, I am strong. I will

not be irritated by situations. I will not be provoked or irritated by people. I have

no control over people's behaviour. But I have control over my behaviour. I can

choose to be calm. I am ever calm.a) Answer the following Questions

1. What is the difference between external and internal problems?

2. Why is anger considered a more serious problem?

3. How is anger a powerful enemy within us?

4. Why does the writer call anger a 'symptom'?

5. Explain the term ‘auto-suggestion’ in your own word.

6. Find a word in the passage which means ‘Prejudice”

7. Find a word in the passage which means ‘Mitigating”?

8. With which word can you replace ‘provoked’ given in the passage.

9. Find a word in the passage which is the opposite of ‘agitated’.

10. What do you do to control your anger?​

Answer 1

Answer:

2. Why is anger considered a more serious problem?

3. How is anger a powerful enemy within us?

4. Why does the writer call anger a 'symptom'?

5. Explain the term ‘auto-suggestion’ in your own word.

6. Find a word in the passage which means ‘Prejudice”

7. Find a word in the passage which means ‘Mitigating”?

8. With which word can you replace ‘provoked’ given in the passage.

9. Find a word in the passage which is the opposite of ‘agitated’.

10. What do you do

Answer 2

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