Answer the following questions to write a paragraph on 'Pastime'.
(a) What does pastime mean? (b) What kinds of pastimes were practised in ancient time? (c) How does if help us? (d) Did the great men of the world enjoy it? (e) How should we enjoy our pastime?
PASTIME
Pastime is something done to pass time pleasantly. It means a hobby. It is one's favourite occupation, but not the main occupation. Pastime differs from man to man. It may be reading books, journals, magazines, travelling, photography, angling, stamp collecting, playing games and unprofessional singing. It may be watching TV, listening to music, playing games on computer, gardening and doing yoga. Pastime is a source of pleasure and relaxation. The people of the present world are very busy with their professional work. They do the work hour after hour. As a result, they feel bore and they lose their mental vigour. So, pastime is needed for their recreation because it removes monotony of work and mental fatigue. It also refreshes our body and mind. It revives our life. One can attain, knowledge by making pastime. Observation is one of them. Many of us like to select bird-watching as their pastime. They can feel the beauty of the birds and above all they can realize the significance of the beautiful creations of the Almighty Allah. Pastime like sports, gardening and yoga are good forms of exercise. There are many kinds of yoga practices which may be regarded as pastime. For example, meditation is an excellent yoga practice. Anybody can practise meditation in his or her pastime. They are beneficial to health. The great people of the world were fond of pastime to enjoy themselves. For example, Rabindranath Tagore enjoyed his pastime through making a journey by boat on the river, Padma. This journey helped him reveal his potentialities. We should have pastime but none should spend time for it neglecting the main occupation.
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