Read the passage given below carefully and answer the questions that follow:
I‟ve always held the belief that rationale or logic has no place in . If you have in the Supreme then you must also accept that you are not out there to defend your based on any scientific evidence. Those who don‟t share your belief have an equal right to their opinion. What matters is your personal stand. If you feel peaceful and joyous, if you feel inspired to do good deeds by having your , then by all means keep it, there‟* no reason to abandon it.
Einstein once got a letter asking if he believed in the Supreme. Einstein sent a telegram in response stating, “I believe in Spinoza‟ idea of the reveals himself in the orderly harmony of what exists, not in someone who concerns himself with the fates and actions of human beings.” In case you are not familiar, Baruch Spinoza (1632 – 1677) was a Dutch philosopher (yes, not just brilliant engineers, they have philosophers too). An unorthodox and independent thinker, his views were revolutionary at the time. His philosophy is thought-provoking. So, where does that leave us in regards to ****?
To me, is a sentiment, it‟ an emotion. Just like you fall in love and you surrender in love and you find yourself willing to do anything for the person you love, same is with . is love. When you have , you let go your worries of the future, you let go of your guilt of the past, because you have surrendered to the divine will. You remain committed to a life of goodness and action. But, you also recognize that there are other **** forces, of immense scale, in play in the grand scheme of things and it‟ll do you much good to play along.
You gain this courage, zest and zeal to work hard, to excel, to serve. Life looks beautiful and everything looks priceless then, because it truly is. Even our suffering is priceless. It gives you strength, it makes you reflect on you. It is priceless because you appreciate life more, it brings you closer to you, the real you. Don‟t limit yourself by asking petty things from the Supreme. Trust the immensity of nature. **** does not mean all your dreams will come true, it simply means you look upon everything that‟ granted to you as a blessing. Just focus on your deeds, and before long, you‟ll be filled beyond measure
Accepting the transient nature of this world, and its eternal impermanence, is the definitive path to inner peace. Either live in complete surrender or exercise total control. If your boat is neither anchored nor guided, it‟ll just drift then. It‟ll drift in the direction of your thoughts, desires and emotions. Here today, there tomorrow.
Cosmic intelligence is infinitely more subtle, smart, organized and selfless than individual intelligence. Anchor your ship if you are tired of rowing. Have *****.
Why does the writer compare life to a birthday party?
Some gifts you‟ll like, some you won‟t, some you will get repeatedly, but nothing will last. It can‟t. Nothing is designed to last forever.
