CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is – The message of the quote from the Buddha’s sermon, “Not from weeping nor from grieving will anyone obtain peace of mind, ” can be used to help the boy in “The Ball Poem” cope with the loss of his ball.

Detailed explanation-2: -Nobody can get peace of mind by weeping or mourning. Rather his pain will increase and his body will suffer. He will be sick and pale, yet the dead cannot be saved from his expression of sorrow.

Detailed explanation-3: -According to Gautama Buddha, how can a person get a peace of mind? Answer: A person can get peace of mind only if he draws out the arrows of lamentation, complaint and grief. Those who overcome all sorrows become free from disillusion, get peace of mind and be blessed.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ans. Weeping and grieving bring no gains. It rather spoils one’s health and gives truer ‘, I Only you take out the arrow of lamentation and get composed you will get peace of overcome sorrow, become free of sorrow.

Detailed explanation-5: -To obtain peace of mind, one should raise himself above the pains of the world by getting rid of the feelings of complaint, and grief. If one decides to clear away all the pain and suffering from the body, he will feel tranquility. Eventually, he will obtain peace of mind.