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English · 2026 · 6 marks
CBSE 2026 · Region 5 · Set 1 · Q10 (A)
How does Lencho's faith in God, as shown in 'A Letter to God' contrast with the skepticism of Kisa Gotami in 'Sermon at Benares'. Support your answer…
How does Lencho's faith in God, as shown in 'A Letter to God' contrast with the skepticism of Kisa Gotami in 'Sermon at Benares'. Support your answer with details from the two texts.
Official answer
Lencho approached God in crisis whereas Kisa Gotami tried to find solution on her own
Lencho did not trust humans whereas Kisa Gotami put her faith in Buddha and the other
people in her village
Lencho believed in divine miracle whereas Kisa Gotami believed in putting in real efforts
Lencho wrote a letter to God whereas Kisa Gotami carried her dead son around finding a
cure
Lencho’s faith got stronger after he received money from God whereas Kisa Gotami
realises the truth/wisdom about life and death
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