Chapter at a glance
An essay encouraging young readers to pursue their dreams with commitment, while thinking honestly about the effort, the support network and the hurdles involved, and accepting that life may change one’s dreams.
What this chapter covers
- Reflect and Respond (pre-reading)
- The lesson text with glossary
- Check Your Understanding
- Language and writing activities
Key points
- This unit pairs the lesson with the poem ‘Believe in Yourself’.
Read the NCERT chapter
Read this chapter in the official NCERT textbook Kaveri (2026-27 edition) for free on ncert.nic.in.
Source: NCERT, Kaveri, Grade 9 (2026-27). NCERT chapter PDF. Spotted a mistake? Email edura.class9.yt@gmail.com. Last updated 11 October 2026.