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

एक घड़ी आधी घड़ी ,आधी की पुनि आध , तुलसी संगत साधु की ,काटे कोटि अपराध। Little time,half of that little time and half of that too Tulsidas says company of good persons even for little time liberates from the much greater amount of sins. This doha is of Saint Tulsidas. Bottom line:One should always try to learn the wisdom,knowledge from great men.Alternatively,company of evil people leads to pollution of thoughts and opinions.So,one needs to learn wisdom,knowledge and truth from great personalities and it is the wisdom which is the source of eternal bliss. This doha can be used in gs4 questions of social influence,persuasion,attitudinal change,'nudge theory',case studies to solve a social issue and philosophical essays. Don't forget to share our channel,even if you like our content in a tiny way. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

आपत्काले तु संप्राप्ते यन् मित्रं मित्रमेव तत् । वृद्धिकाले तु संप्राप्ते दुर्जनोऽपि सुहृद् भवेत् ॥ Friend in need/distress is a friend indeed. During prosperity, a wicked person also becomes your friend. This shloka is from Panchtantra. Bottom line:One should never forget their close ones,relatives,friends etc. who stood by in tough times.Such persons are truly your well wisher and if one needs a good advice, they should consult them.People who come in good times can never be true well wishers.This shloka is very generic in nature. Stating specific usage would be difficult.Kindly use according to the demand of the question. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

तस्मात्त्वमुत्तिष्ठ यशो लभस्व जित्वा शत्रून्भुङ् क्ष्व राज्यं समृद्धम् | मयैवैते निहता: पूर्वमेव निमित्तमात्रं भव सव्यसाचिन् ।। Therefore, arise and attain honor! Conquer your foes and enjoy prosperous rulership. These warriors stand already slain by Me, and you will only be an instrument of My work, O expert archer. This shloka is from Bhagwad Gita,Chapter 11,Verse 33. Bottom line:Shree Krishna has revealed to Arjun his will that the Kauravas should perish and the kingdom of Hastinapur should be administered by the Pandavas in accordance with rules of dharma. He has already decided the annihilation of the unrighteous and the victory of the righteous as the outcome of the battle. His grand scheme for the welfare of the world cannot be averted by any means. He now informs Arjun that he wishes him to be the nimitta-mātram, or the instrument of his work. God does not need the help of a human for his work, but humans attain eternal welfare by working to fulfill God’s wish. Opportunities that come our way to accomplish something for the pleasure of the Lord are a very special blessing. It is by taking these opportunities that we attract his special grace, and achieve our permanent position as the servant of God.So,we should be detached from the wordly pleasures,objects,postion,power and fruits of action.(In case if its difficult to memorize the whole shloka,just remember the last line,the keyword is Nimitta-Matram) This shloka can be used gs4 questions of success,ethical actions,case studies where right actions may result into adverse consequences and similar topics in the essay paper. Hope,you liked our content.If yes,then please share our initiative. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

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God, give us grace to accept with serenity the things that cannot be changed, Courage to change the things which should be changed, and the Wisdom to distinguish the one from the other. These lines are from the poem Serenity Prayer by Reinhold Niebuhr. Bottom line:Things which are not in our control should not torment and worry us.However,we need to have courage to stand against the wrongs happening in and around us.We should try to act in our zone where things can be changed and accept the things which can't be changed.This shall reduce our worry and there shall be peace in our inner world.Peace shall culminate into inner happiness and joy. These lines can be used in gs4 questions of happiness,calmness,wisdom,courage,case studies where ethical dilemmas are present and essay based on similar themes. Please do share our channel.It is your recommendation on which we solely depend for our increase in our numbers.Let others know about our unique, first-of-its-kind initiative too. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

कबीर मनिषा जनम दुर्लभ है, देह न बारंबार। तरवर थैं फल झड़ि पड्या, बहुरि न लागै डार।। Kabir says birth as human is rare,one doesn't get it again and again Just like a leaf can't be attached again even after multiple effort after detachment from the tree. This doha is of Kabir Das. Bottom line:Human life is a gift to us and we should strive to make the optimum utilisation of life.Life should have a meaning and pupose.One should do whatever one can to contribute to the building of a developed and progressive society.Also,nature needs to protected because once it is destroyed it gets difficult to revert it to the original state. This doha can be used in gs4 questions of environmental ethics,purpose of life,success,ethical way of life and essay based on similar themes. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

"लेकिन नौका तट छोड़ चली, कुछ पता नहीं किस ओर चली यह बीच नदी की धारा है, सूझता न कूल-किनारा है ले लील भले यह धार मुझे, लौटना नहीं स्वीकार मुझे..." These lines are from the poem Rashmirathi by Ramdhari Singh Dinkar. Bottom line:One should exercise his/her due wisdom,sense of judgement before deciding a goal.But when one decides the goal one should not think about the challenges in achieving it.It is the best effort put by the individual in the achievement of the goal that matters not the result.Even if one fails in the accomplishment of the goal there would be a sense of satisfaction present in the person. This poem can be used in gs4 questions of success,failure,dealing with challenges,case studies and similar topics in the essay paper. Please share our channel if our content motivates you beside helping in writing answers in mains. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

'You can’t cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the water.’ This quote is of Rabindra Nath Tagore. Bottom line:To achieve a higher order goal one needs to take risk.The actions should be in proportion to the goal.One may procrastinate action and be satisfied with formulating a plan of action.Execution of the plan of action matters,though formulation is also important.There are deadlines to meet and goals to achieve, but nothing will get done till you do it. Achieving a workplace goal isn’t just about defining it; you will need to deploy the right strategies to achieve it. This quote can be used in gs4 questions of success,qualities of a civil servant,attitude,risk taking,facing challenges and essay on similar themes. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

श्रद्धावान् लभते ज्ञानं तत्पर: संयतेन्द्रिय: | ज्ञानं लब्ध्वा परां शान्तिमचिरेणाधिगच्छति ।। Those whose faith is deep and who have practiced controlling their mind and senses attain divine knowledge. Through such transcendental knowledge, they quickly attain everlasting supreme peace. This shloka is from Bhagwad Gita, Chapter 4,Verse 39. Bottom line:Faith on the guru is needed for attaining true knowledge.True knowledge leads to a sense of detachment from wordly objects and also our senses can then be controlled.It is the divine knowledge which leads to inner happiness and peace.Such a person is unaffected by the external circumstances.He/she is in a constant state of happiness in his/her inner world. This shloka can be used in gs4 questions of happiness,spirituality,faith,socialisation process,role of teacher,religion in inculcation of values and similar topics in the essay paper. Please recommend our channel to your known ones.Let the knowledge spread! Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

यथा ह्येकेन चक्रेण न रथस्य गतिर्भवेत् | एवं परुषकारेण विना दैवं न सिद्ध्यति || 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'.

Dear subscribers, Good morning to all. Hope you're in pink of your health and preparations are also going good. Please utilise this Sunday to revise the shlokas,dohas,quotes posted.Write it them in your notebook and be selective in your approach.To be honest,to memorize all of them is nearly impossible and a waste of time. If you can't remember a particular item then don't be worried.In that case,try to grasp the crux of it. Also,use the shlokas,doha in day-to-day conversation.Thus,it shall help to internalise the content as well makes the other person aware too, provided he/she isn't acquainted,before hand.Please share our channel with them too.😊 Regards Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

''ईशावास्यमिदं सर्वं'' God resides in everything and is everywhere. This sukti is from Mantra 1,Ishavasya Upanishad. Bottom line:One should try to realise the presence of the divine force in everything.The essence in each and everything is the same.It is the supreme force which is one and is manifested in the real world in different forms. This sukti can be used in gs4 questions of environmental ethics,spirituality,corporate social responsibility where companies should consider ecological well being too and philosophical essays. Please recommend our unique initiative which shares the knowledge in our ancient Sanskrit texts,dohas with the UPSC aspirants relevant for the examination as well as to carve a better individual out of it. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

दया, गरीबी, बन्दगी, समता सील निधान। तेते लक्षण संत के, कहत कबीर सुजान॥ Compassion,poverty(non-accumulating tendency,humility,equality,modesty Are the qualities of a good person,says Saint Kabir. This doha is of Kabir Das. Bottom line:It is the presence of good qualities in a person that makes the difference.The character of a person is judged by his/her actions.However,these are determined by the socialisation process.Hence,the educational curriculum should focus on the character development and ethical training of the child which should result in the blossoming of the human personality. This doha can be used in gs4 questions of qualities of a civil servant,ethics as a way of life,compassion,humility,cases studies,human personality and philosophical essays. Please share our channel.Our channel depends solely on the word-to-mouth recommendations. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short; but in setting our aim too low, and achieving our mark. This quote is of the great Italian sculptor Michelangelo. Bottom line:One should always keep aim high in life as this means that one should always act commensurately.Courage of conviction,self confidence and faith in the invisible divine forces are needed to set larger goals.The narrow selfish goals will not add real meaning to our lives and shall not lead to satisfaction.There is always a scope for improvement in any sphere and one should always try to upgrade themselves.Complacency leads to stagnation and underperformance, which is to be eschewed as the desire to excel brings out your best. This quote can be used in gs4 questions of success,self confidence,ethical actions,attitude and philosophical essays. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

The last line of the above shloka is the national motto of Nepal.We as Indians,should indeed be proud of our rich ancient heritage and glory.

मित्राणि धन धान्यानि प्रजानां सम्मतानिव जननी जन्म भूमिश्च स्वर्गादपि गरीयसी। अपि स्वर्णमयी लङ्का न मे लक्ष्मण रोचते जननी जन्मभूमिश्च स्वर्गादपि गरीयसी।। Friends, riches and grains are highly honoured in this world. (But) mother and motherland are superior even to heaven. Lakshmana, even this golden Lanka does not appeal to me. Mother and motherland are superior even to heaven. This shloka is from Ananda Ramayana and the last line is the national motto of Nepal. Bottom line:These lines were said by Lord Rama to Lakshamana when he suggested that Rama should rule Lanka as it is beautiful country.Lord Rama said that this land of wealth doesn't attract him and he wishes to return to his motherland.The emotions for the motherland are sine qua non for it to progress and prosper.Only then the citizens will shun their parochial views and act dutifully and responsibly to work together for the larger idea of 'India',that is 'Bharat'. This shloka can be used in gs 4 questions of patriotism,duties as a citizen,ethics as a way of life,brain drain,case studies and similar topics in the essay paper. This Republic Day just take a moment to contemplate if you are acting as a good citizen.If you are, and want to contribute to the progress of our nation,do you act as per the fundamental law of the land,the Constitution.Do you want to act for the upliftment of the downtrodden and the marginalised? Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

Dear subscribers, Happy Republic Day.Hope,your preparations are going on.Those who have given mains this year can take a few more days break and then again start the preparations.Others kindly finish mains relevant topics by mid-March.Your hard work shall pay off. Take care of your health and family members too.Stay safe,stay healthy. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

अनभ्यासे विषं विद्या Without practice knowledge is poison. This sukti is from Chanakya Neeti. Bottom line:One should always practice knowledge so that it gets ingrained in their minds.The internalisation of knowledge is crucial and it can only be acquired by hard rigorous practices.Good habits when pursued over a large span of time,becomes a part of the character and hence it is always reflected in the actions of the such people.Hence,the nurturing and socialisation process of a child should incorporate the scope for practice of virtues,good habits and actions. This sukti can be used in gs 4 questions of socialisation,virtue etics,character formation,discipline,case studies and philosophical essays on similar themes. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

परोपकाराय फलन्ति वृक्षाः परोपकाराय वहन्ति नद्यः । परोपकाराय दुहन्ति गावः परोपकारार्थ मिदं शरीरम् ॥ Trees give fruits for welfare of others,rivers also flow for the welfare of others,cow gives milk for others (Similarly)human body is for welfare of others. The specific source of this shloka couldn't be found. Bottom line:In the hustle and bustle of life we are so busy with our small-small problems that we fail to look the outside world from the viewpoint of others.Most people live for their self but only those who live to make a difference in the life of others are great.Such people have a sense of purpose and direction in life.One should strive to strike the right balance in life between acting for self and for welfare of other fellow beings. This shloka can be used in gs4 questions of empathy,charity,selflessness,emotional intelligence,purpose of life,success,case studies and similar topics in the essay paper. Please do share our channel.Let the ancient knowledge and heritage spread. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.