THE TABLES TURNED

Reference : These lines are taken from the poem "THE TABLES
TURNED” written by 'William Wordsworth'.
Context : While highlighting the beauty of nature the poet writes
these lines.
Meaning : The table turned is a thought provoking poem written
by 'William Wordsworth'.
Wordsworth explains his strong faith in nature and is
confident of that nature is the best teacher than books. He feels
that books are not a proper source of knowledge. He says that these
books make the reader grow double and therefore losing his
reality. He asks his friend to come out and learn from nature which
is spontaneous of knowledge and ready to bless with a wealth of
wisdom. Wordsworth comments that man is so busy now-a-days
with his books and not getting any time to go outside and spend
some time in nature. In fact the peace and tranquility that nature
offers is of immense value which could not be found in books. He
says that on the basis of bookish knowledge, we may commit
mistakes. He feels that spending time in nature will not only
provide you with mental peace and health but will also teach you
more about humanity, goodness and evil as well. He also feels that
there is no need to face all the struggle and trouble, since there is
an easy way in achieving knowledge from nature. Finally, he opines
that the open heart that is willing to receive and absorb messages
from nature will reap the fruits.
Comment: Nature is the best teacher for getting education and
enlightenment for an individual is aptly described by the poet.

Tranquility => ప్రశాంతత, Immense =>విలువ

 LEARNING FROM THE WEST
Reference: These lines are taken from the lesson
"LEARNING FROM THE WEST" written by 'N.R. Narayana
Murthy.
Context: While comparing the individual's attitude towards
community and self the writer writes these lines.
Meaning: “Learning from the west " is a speech delivered by
'N.R. Narayana Murthy', famous industrialist of India ať Lal
Bahadur Sasthri Institute of Management', New Delhi. In his
speech he says that community is one in many. Our culture is
an ancient one but we are not living up to the values laid
down by our ancestors. Loyalty to the family is tremendous
but the same is not reflected towards the community. In
western countries they give priority to the community
rather than self.
The Another disheartening factor affecting our growth is
'apathy'. Apathy in solving community matters hampers the
growth of the nation. We always believe that public issues
are to be solved by someone else.
He says that we have to learn from the west about their
professionalism. They value profession beyond personal
equations unlike us. They value contractual obligations and
will not allow any violation. Unfortunately we tend to
violate as and when it demands. Accountability is another
value which helps the growth in the west.
Comment: Finally Narayana Murthy opines that
commitment to the common good can make our society
better. We should give up our greed and work for the
common good.

A CHALLENGE TO FATE
Reference: These lines are taken from the poem "A
CHALLENGE TO FATE" written by ‘Sarojini Naidu'.
Context: While describing the ill feelings of fate and its
futile attempts to win over the success of a person the
poet writes these lines.
Meaning: “A CHALLENGE TO FATE” is a beautiful and
inspirational poem written by 'Sarojini Naidu'. It depicts
the strong spirit of the human soul to fight against fate.
She shows an enlightened spirit cannot be defeated by
fate in this poem.
Fate in other terms is destiny which controls a
person in life. So people are afraid of it. The poet says
that fate is always ready with its hateful schemes
against happiness. The poet rebels against fate by
saying that it may get victory by destroying her bright
colorful life. It may takes away the ability to hear the
melodious sounds of life. She says that her emotional
heart sings the songs of hope. She says confidently that
fate cannot restrict her unconquerable and fearless
mind. She says that fate won't get success in its futile
attempts. She says that she never bowed her head in
front of fate.
Comment: Thus the poet inspires human beings to fight
against the problems and sorrows in life instead of
succumbing to fate and its consequences.

OF STUDIES
Reference: This sentence is taken from the lesson "OF
STUDIES” written by 'Francis Bacon', a great essayist of
English Literature.
Context: While describing the importance of studies and
reading books the author mentioned these lines.
Meaning: OF STUDIES is taken from "THE ESSAYS" of
Bacon, who is one of the most famous English Writers,
English Philosopher, Statesman and a pioneer of modern
scientific thought.
Bacon explains that there are three uses of studies. They
give us delight and education. Reading helps us to improve
communicative skills efficiently and effectively. Studies also
help us to improve the skill of judgement to deal successfully
with particular cases. Bacon prescribes some rules of study.
We should not read just to contradict and argue with others.
At the same time we should not study blindly to believe
whatever is there in the books. There are different types of
books and Bacon suggests us to choose the right one. Some
can be read in parts, some to be read completely and some
other may skip through pages. Some books are to be tasted,
others to be swallowed and some few to be chewed and
digested Reading makes the man perfect and writing makes
the man exact, Bacon also says that it is interesting to note
that studies cure several diseases depending on the type of
study and the way of approach.
Comment : Though the essay is very short, the words and
the phrases used by the author are very valuable and
expandable.

THE SECRET OF WORK

Reference: These lines are taken from the lesson "THE SECRET OF
WORK" written by 'Swami Vivekananda'.

Context: To show the solution for various miseries the world is

experiencing, Swami Vivekananda suggested some ideas. While doing so
he mentioned various things to reveal the secret, the author wrote these
lines.

Meaning: The secret of work is an inspirational essay written bySwami

Vivekanand In this essay he explains the nature of work and its related
causes in an interesting way.

He ays that ignorance is the root cause for all the evils and miseries,
the man kind He says that ignorance is the root cause for all the evils and
experience. No physical help can solve the problem until the man's nature
changes. He explains that every work must necessarily be a mixture of good
and evil. A man who thinks good things his character becomes good or
viceversa. Whatever the work we do have an impression on the mind and
the character be moulded accordingly. The word 'SAMSKARA' guides the
inherent tendencies of a person. A person who has control over his inner
forces, like a tortoise in the shell, will achieve freedom which is necessary to
become unattached to the work we do. As soon as we achieve un
attachment with the attached work it becomes a master's work. One should
work like a master to get the enlightenment and therefore the attached
becomes unattached slaves work guides the man to selfish work.

The exercise of might and mercy guides the conduct of man. If man
changes his character and becomes perfect in his attitude, it paves the way
to become pure. If the mankind becomes pure would be the solution for all
the miseries the world is facing. Real existence, believes that real knowledge
and real love are eternally connected with one another. So every act of love
brings happiness. Vivekananda feels that one must work incessantly with
love and liberation without expecting anything in return.

Comment: Work is Worship' one can follow in real terms as this saying
clearly elicited by Vivekananda here.

THE BUILDERS
Reference: These lines are taken from the poem "THE
BUILDERS" written by 'Henry Wadsworth Long Fellow'
Context: While showing the similarities between a building and
an individual life, the poet writes these lines.
Meaning: The poem "THE BUILDERS" written by 'Henry
Wadsworth Long Fellow’. In this poem the poet compares human
beings to builders.
It is a simple metaphor where human life is compared to a
building is about how we and human beings are compared to the
builders.
It is about how we make every day and how we create our
own future. The poet says that each day is a block we lay down to
build the characteristics of our life. The blocks we chose effects
our later lives. To make our life happy, we have to build and
maintain proper character and attitude. Without a strong base
we cannot build multi storeyed building successfully. Similarly,
good conduct and character are necessary to make the life
meaningful. The poet says that we need to be careful in spending
our time on good things. Because our today's stage is a result of
yesterdays and hence what we do how effects our future lives.
Time is the most important thing to build our life carefully. The
poet wants to say that, to build something worthwhile takes time.
Each and every minute, we spend becomes a part of the building
of our life. The poet reiterates at it is imperative to make the
most of what time we do have.
Comment: "Make hay while the sun shines" is aptly suitable in
this context. One should not waste one's time as it is more
valuable, as explained by the poet here.