Steel Frame Academy (UPSC Saatvik for GS1,2,3,GS4,Essay)

“Life may not be going well for you now, but as long as you are here, as long as you press forward, anything is possible.” (Revision) This quote is of Nick Vujicic. Bottom line:One should not give up in life.The challenges,problems are bound to come.But sooner or later one can achieve success if one has perseverance and dedication. This quote can be used in gs 4 questions of success,qualities of a civil servant and similar topics in the essay paper. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

मंजिलें मिले न मिले, ये तो मुकद्दर की बात है, हम कोशिश ही न करे, ये तो गलत बात है। जिंदगी ज़ख्मों से भरी है, वक़्त को मरहम बनाना सीख लो। हारना है तो एक दिन मौत से, फ़िलहाल जिंदगी जीना सीख लो।। जिंदगी जब ज़ख्म पर दे, ज़ख्म तो हंसकर हमें। आजमाइश की हदों को आजमाना चाहिए।। अभी मुठ्ठी नहीं खोली है मैंने, आसमां सुन ले। तेरा बस वक़्त आया है, मेरा तो दौर आएगा।। हुकूमत बाजुओं के ज़ोर पर, तो कोई भी कर ले। जो सबके दिल पे छा जाए, उसे इंसान कहते हैं।। हम भी दरिया हैं, हमें अपना हुनर मालूम है। जिस तरफ़ भी चल पड़ेगे, रास्ता हो जाएगा।। These lines are of Harivansh Rai Bachchan. Bottom line:It is the karma or the actions which matter rather than the fruits of action.The actions should be whole hearted and one should give his/her best.The results should not deter the person.Sooner or later that person shall float in the clouds of success. As the interview of CSE are about to be over and the prelims examination is around the corner,so it is normal to expect that one would be slightly anxious.Hope these lines give you strength to move forward. Please share our unique, first-of-its-kind its initiative if you like the content. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

ज्ञानं तेऽहं सविज्ञानमिदं वक्ष्याम्यशेषत: | यज्ज्ञात्वा नेह भूयोऽन्यज्ज्ञातव्यमवशिष्यते ।। I shall now reveal unto you fully this knowledge and wisdom, knowing which nothing else remains to be known in this world. This shloka is from Bhagwad Gita,Chapter 7,Verse 2. Bottom line:One should have both theoretical and practical knowledge of anything.Both are equally important for success.Jñāna is the knowledge learned by applying the mind, senses, and intellect. In contrast, vijñāna (wisdom) is the knowledge gained through spiritual practice, it is a direct experiential realization; and should not be misunderstood for intellectual knowledge. An example to explain this is honey kept in a sealed jar. We have heard that honey has the sweetest taste that is incomparable to any other sweet. But unless we open the jar and taste it, we will not get the experiential realization of its sweetness. This shloka can be used in gs4 questions of knowledge, wisdom, spirituality and similar topics in the essay paper. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

दीर्घसूत्री विनश्यति। Who does unnecessary delay in work gets destroyed. This sukti is from Shanti Parwa,Mahabharata. Bottom line:One should shun procrastination and act quickly.Just planning the course of action without action is futile.Planning is necessary,but so is action.Acting quickly doesn't mean one shouldn't do the SWOT analysis of the situation,but means action should be in a swift manner. Stating specific usage of this sukti is difficult,so please use according to the demand of the question. Please share our humble initiative if you like the content. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

मूढ़ तहाँ ही मानिये, जहाँ न पंडित होय । दीपक को रवि के उदै, बात न पूछै कोय ॥ Give respect to fools only where wise men are not present Just like a lamp is not valued when the sun rises. This doha is of Vrind Kavi. Bottom line:One should always keep company of wise persons as one can learn from them.The selection of companions should not be on the basis of materialistic factors but wisdom. This doha can be used in gs4 questions of wisdom,knowledge,ethics as a way of life and similar topics in the essay paper. We are sorry that we couldn't post due to unavoidable reasons on Saturday. Please do share our channel if you like the content. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

I am not bound to win, but I am bound to be true. I am not bound to succeed, but I am bound to live by the light that I have. I must stand with anybody that stands right, and stand with him while he is right, and part with him when he goes wrong. (Revision) This quote is of Abraham Lincoln. Bottom line:One should always stand on the side of truth and justice.Even if one's near and dear ones are on the wrong path then one should not support them.Conversely,if a person's adversary is on the right side of some issue then one should support him/her. This quote can be used in gs4 questions of truth,justice,qualities of a civil servant,case studies and similar topics in the essay paper. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

नर हो, न निराश करो मन को कुछ काम करो, कुछ काम करो। जग में रह कर कुछ नाम करो। यह जन्म हुआ किस अर्थ अहो, समझो जिसमें यह व्यर्थ न हो। कुछ तो उपयुक्त करो तन को नर हो, न निराश करो मन को। These line are of Maithilisharan Gupt. Bottom line:One should try to give meaning to one's life.Doing noble deeds should be the mantra. As prelims is near many of you would be anxious and a bit tensed.We hope these lines give you strength and motivation. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

You have to grow from the inside out. None can teach you, none can make you spiritual. There is no other teacher but your own soul. This quote is of Swami Vivekananda. Bottom line:One should introspect oneself and reflect upon their day to day actions.Human beings have the milk of inner goodness and one can know if their actions are right or wrong.It is the inner spiritual elevation is the real marker of a great person. This quote can be used in gs 4 questions of spirituality,goodness,wisdom,conscience and similar topics in the essay paper. Please share our initiative if you like the content.Let other get benefitted too. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

न हि कश्चित्क्षणमपि जातु तिष्ठत्यकर्मकृत् | कार्यते ह्यवश: कर्म सर्व: प्रकृतिजैर्गुणै: ।। (Revision) There is no one who can remain without action even for a moment. Indeed, all beings are compelled to act by their qualities born of material nature (the three guṇas). This shloka is from Bhagwad Gita Chapter 3,Verse 5. Bottom line:Some people think that action refers only to professional work, and not to daily activities such as eating, drinking, sleeping, waking and thinking. So when they renounce their profession, they think they are not performing actions. But Shree Krishna considers all activities performed with the body, mind, and tongue as actions. Hence, he tells Arjun that complete inactivity is impossible even for a moment. If we simply sit down, it is an activity; if we lie down, that is also an activity; if we fall asleep, the mind is still engaged in dreaming; even in deep sleep, the heart and other bodily organs are functioning. Thus Shree Krishna declares that for human beings inactivity is an impossible state to reach, since the body-mind-intellect mechanism is compelled by its own make-up of the three guṇas (sattva, rajas, and tamas) to perform work in the world.Broadly,it can be interpreted as one should always do his/her duty(dharma).We should always act on improving our inner goodness and discarding evils. Stating specific use of this shloka would be a bit difficult.Kindly use as per the demand of the question in gs4 or essay. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

दुर्जनेषु च सर्पेषु वरं सर्पो न दुर्जनः। सर्पो दंशति कालेन दुर्जनस्तु पदे-पदे ॥ (Revision) Between an evil person and a snake,snake is better not the evil person. Snakes bite only once but evil persons bite again and again. This shloka is from Chanakya Neeti. Bottom line:One should always have their guards on as evil persons are often present in the garb of a well wisher.An evil person stays close to a person only for extraction of benefits and soon change their ways when they see a larger benefit.This thought is valid even in governance as if person of bad character are present in the administration,they shall sap the vitality and hollow the system from within. This shloka can be used in gs4 questions of character,qualities of a civil servant,case studies and similar topics in the essay paper. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

मन के हारे हार है मन के जीते जीत । कहे कबीर हरि पाइए मन ही की परतीत । If you think you are defeated you will be defeated,if you think you are winner then you will win Kabir says just like communion with God is a state of mind. This doha is of Saint Kabir Das. Bottom line: Success and failure are a state of mind and it differs person to person.If a person thinks he/she is defeated then it is most likely they will be defeated.If one has a postive mindset then even after failures in different spheres one shall not get discouraged.Often people after achieving success in their public life don't feel the inner happiness.This is because happiness is a state of mind. This doha can be used in gs4 questions of attitude,success,life skills, emotional intelligence,case studies and similar topics in the essay paper. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

Dear subscribers, Most of you would be busy in prelims preparation so there must a bit of anxiety and stress.This is quite normal and is somewhat necessary too.We advice that make a revision plan for the next twenty days.Have some breaks in between too.If you revise and be calm and patient your performance shall increase by leaps and bounds. Don't think that others preparation are better than yours.You are doing really good and carry on the hard work. In case you have questions regarding preparation strategy write us at thesteelframeacademy@gmail.com.Best wishes. Regards

“The highest education is that which does not merely give us information, but makes our life in harmony with all existence.” This quote is of Rabindra Nath ragore. Bottom line:The purpose of education is to develop the personality of a child and shape a well balanced person.Education should be such that persons have empathy,compassion and integrity.Human beings should also think of others before thinking their self interest. This quote can be used in gs 4 questions of empathy,compassion,environmental ethics,socialisation of child,role of education,wisdom and similar topics in the essay paper. Please share our unique, first-of-its-kind initiative if you like the content. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

समय पाय फल होत है, समय पाय झरी जात. सदा रहे नहिं एक सी, का रहीम पछितात (Revision) At the appropriate time fruits come,at the appropriate time leaves shed Time doesn't always remain the same so there is no need to regret. This doha is of Rahimdas. Bottom line:One should have patience in tough times.Tough times are sooner or later going to be over.So,one should keep working hard with dedication and perseverance. This doha can be use in gs 4 questions of patience,attitude,qualities of a civil servant and similar topics in the essay paper. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

The quality of decision is like the well-timed swoop of a falcon which enables it to strike and destroy its victim. (Revision) This quote is by Sun Tzu in The Art of War. Bottom line:Broadly it means one should take decision only after considering the pros and cons.One should think with a calm mind and should weigh in all the probabilities and alternatives.Everything has a right time,it is just that we should have the wisdom to find it. This quote can be used gs 4 questions of decision making,qualities of a civil servant,emotional intelligence,case studies and similar topics in the essay paper. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

यथा ह्येकेन चक्रेण न रथस्य गतिर्भवेत् | एवं परुषकारेण विना दैवं न सिद्ध्यति || (Revision) Just like a chariot can't move on one wheel Similarly without hardwork one cannot achieve success. The specific source of this shloka couldn't be found. Bottom line:Hard work is sine qua non to achieve success in life.One shouldn't rely just on fate and not act.If one acts whole heartedly then the goal also tries to come closer to the person. This shloka can be used in gs4 questions of hardwork,success,qualities of a civil servant,attitude and philosophical essays. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

स्वारथ का सब कोई सगा, सारा ही जग जान बिन स्वारथ आदर करे, सो नर चतुर सुजान || (Revision) Because of self interest people become friends,the whole worlds almost functions like it But those who respects(loves) others without self interest then such a person is only wise. This doha is of Saint Kabir Das. Bottom line:One should always be selfless in their relationships.The warmth in relationships should be based on mutual respect,non-reciprocity and humanity.Such a person develops healthy relationships with all fellow beings and hence contributes to a healthy society. This doha can be used in gs4 questions of selflessness(First principle of Nolan Comittee recommendations),qualities of a civil servant,case studies,attitude,emotional intelligence and philosophical essays. Please share our humble initiative to fellow aspirants if you like our content. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

“The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom.” (Revision) This quote is by the famous science fiction writer Issac Asimov. Bottom line:With the rapid changes in the field of technology there is a need of values in society.Without values the ship of the society shall sail to uncharted and dangerous waters.So science should have values as the core and the usage should be for the larger good. This quote can be used in gs 4 questions of science with values, value based education system, socialization,gs 2 data protection laws,gs 3 questions of cybercrime and essay on similar topics. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.