Passage 15

In English

During one of those days, the headlines of some leading newspapers carried an open challenge by a . He dared to challenge to perform some absurd feats like swallowing a living fish, eating glass pieces, drinking acid and walking on water. He claimed that he would perform the above-mentioned feats with ease. This angered and pained the devotees all over. The devotees requested to give a fitting reply to the challenge. I answered, “Foolish fellows! It is not mandatory to reply to his challenge. In fact, replying only shows one’s weakness.” The devotees said, “, if you don’t reply, we shall do it.” was on his toes to reply.