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“Most of the arguments are like this-unrelated to reality. None of the three could have done what he proposed to do. Yet he was eager to prove the superiority of his method over the other methods.What is more important, there was a method different from theirs-a simple and healthy method. That was to give their identity to the sentries and request them to open the gates. They would rather cling to their false and unreal methods than thinking of the simple and true method,” observed the guru.The two disciples kept quiet. They understood ) what the guru had in mind-their conduct. Many beliefs are imposed on others in the name of religion which are insignificant. Controversies resulting from discussion over such issues are meaningless and avoidable.Often ignorance and ego are the major barriers (blocks) in solving complex situations; whereas a humble mind can avoid unnecessary debate and present a simple solution to even complex issues.(1) Why were most of the arguments made c by the three men unrelated to reality?(2) What was each of the three men trying to do?(3) What was the simplest method for them to get their purpose solved?(4) What are the major barriers in solving complex situations?(5) What can a humble mind do in critical situations . |
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Answer» (1) Most of the arguments made by the three men were unrelated to reality because s since they were not practicable, none of the three ; could have done what they proposed to do. (2) Each of the three men was trying to prove the superiority of his method over the other methods. (3) The simplest method for them to get their purpose solved was to give their identity to the sentries and request them to open the s gates for them. (4) Often ignorance and ego are the major barriers in solving complex situations. (5) A humble mind can avoid unnecessary debate and present a simple solution to even complex issues. |
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