Question

On the basis of your reading of the following passage, make notes on it using headings
and subheadings. Use recognizable abbreviations wherever necessary (minimum 4).
Supply an appropriate title to it. Write the summary after this in about 100 words.


To live in harmony with oneself and the environment is the wish of every human. However,
in modem times greater physical and emotional demands are constantly placed upon many
areas of life. More and more people suffer from physical and mental tension such as stress,
anxiety, insomnia, and there is an imbalance in physical activity and proper exercise. This is
why methods and techniques for the attainment and improvement of health, as well as
physical, mental and spiritual harmony, are of great importance, and Yoga meets this
requirement. The word “Yoga” originates from Sanskrit and means “to join, to unite”. Yoga
exercises have a holistic effect and bring body, mind, consciousness and soul into a balance.
In this way Yoga assists us in coping with everyday demands, problems and worries. Yoga
helps to develop a greater understanding of our self, the purpose of life and our relationship
with God.
On the spiritual path, Yoga leads us to supreme knowledge and eternal bliss in the union of
the individual Self with the universal Self. Yoga is that supreme, cosmic principle. It is the
light of life, the universal creative consciousness that is always awake and never sleeps, that
always was, always is, always will be.
Many thousands of years ago in India, Rishis (wise men and saints) explored nature and the
cosmos in their meditations. They discovered the laws of the material and spiritual realms
and gained an insight into the connection within the universe. They investigated the cosmic
laws, the laws of nature and the elements, life on earth and the powers and energies at work
in the universe—both in the external world and on a spiritual level. The unity of matter and
energy, the origin of the universe and the effects of the elementary powers have been
described and explained in the Vedas. Much of this knowledge has been rediscovered and
confirmed by modem science.
From these experiences and insight, a far-reaching and comprehensive system known as
Yoga originated and gave us valuable, practical instructions for the body, breathing,
concentration, relaxation and meditation. The system “Yoga in Daily Life” is taught
worldwide in Yoga Centres, Adult Education Centres, Health Institutions, Fitness and Sports
Clubs, Rehabilitation Centres and Health Resorts. It is suitable for all age groups—the name
itself indicates that Yoga can be and should be used “in Daily Life”.
The exercise levels have been worked out in consultation with doctors and physiotherapists
and can therefore — with observation of the stated rules and precautions—be practiced
independently at home by anyone. “Yoga in Daily Life” is a holistic system, which means it
takes into consideration not only the physical, but also the mental and spiritual aspects.
Positive thinking, perseverance, discipline, orientation towards the Supreme, prayer as well
as kindness and understanding form the way to Self-Knowledge and Self-Realisation.

Answer 1

Answer:

Title- The Difference Between Listening and Hearing

Notes-

 The passage focuses on talking about the difference between listening and hearing

 Passage also talks about the benefits of listening and disadvantages of only hearing.