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Tanmay_ppt_on_keeping_quiet
Tanmay_ppt_on_keeping_quiet
Tanmay_ppt_on_keeping_quiet
• The term "arms" extends beyond physical limbs to include weaponry that fosters violence and
disrupts peace and harmony.
• Without right intentions guiding actions, differences and unrest will persist, threatening societal
cohesion.
• Humanity often suffers from its own actions. Much of the turmoil on Earth stems from its
relentless pursuit of progress.
• This stance can be seen as authoritarian, potentially seen as an attempt to exert control over
others.
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“Life is what it is about; I want no
truck with death”
• He emphasizes that his message is not about
death in any way. Instead, he urges us to pause
momentarily and experience the peaceful
introspection that comes with positive
reflection, distinct from complete inactivity or
the finality of death.
• He desires that death does not prematurely
interrupt our lives. It should arrive only at the
conclusion of a life lived fully and satisfactorily,
without any regrets.
“If we were not so single-minded
about keeping our lives moving,”
• Every human being tirelessly strives to
complete their tasks, motivated by the
imperative of survival and the fear of death,
resulting in a frantic rush to accomplish
everything.
• The poet critiques humanity's mistaken
concept of progress, which often manifests as
mere mechanical advancement.
“and for once could do nothing, perhaps a huge silence
might interrupt this sadness of never understanding
ourselves and of threatening ourselves with death”
• Taking a moment to pause allows us to appreciate our
accomplishments and can lead to greater happiness
in our lives. Through silence, we gain clarity on the
true purpose of life. Humanity is often moving
towards destruction under the guise of progress.
• In his pursuit of materialism, man neglects his
emotional well-being. The poet regrets not embracing
introspective silence earlier to free his mind from
sadness. His failure to do so brings him closer to the
darkness of despair and mortality.
“Perhaps the earth can teach us as when
everything seems dead and later
proves to be alive”
• The poet proposes that humans should draw
lessons from nature. Just as the Earth
experiences seasonal changes—where winter
freezes everything, rendering it seemingly
lifeless, only to see new life emerge with the
changing seasons—humans, too, need
moments of stillness and quiet to rejuvenate
and awaken their inner life forces, thus
enhancing productivity
“Now I'll count up to twelve and you
keep quiet and I will go.”
• The poet has expressed the essence of his
message. He invites people once more to
pause, count to twelve, and then proceed. He
leaves us reflective and contemplative.
• He encourages us to dwell on the ideas he
has planted. With confidence that readers
will recognize the value of introspection, he
hopes they will integrate it into their daily
lives.