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बुद्धिर्यस्य बलं तस्य निर्बुद्धेस्तु कुतो बलम् । वने सिंहो मदोन्मत्तः शशकेन निपातितः ॥ He who has wisdom has strength. Where is that strength for the foolish? The intoxicated lion in the forest got thrown down by the rabbit. (In the panchatantra story of The Lion and the Rabbit.) This shloka is from Chanakya Neeti. Bottom line:Wisdom is needed to succeed.Hard work is important in life,however,it should be in the right direction.Also,a powerful individual should have humility else sooner or later his/her arrogance and power shall be destroyed. This shloka can be used in gs4 questions of wisdom,humility,attitude and similar topics in the essay paper. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

न ही कश्चित् विजानाति किं कस्य श्वो भविष्यति। अतः श्वः करणीयानि कुर्यादद्यैव बुद्धिमान्॥ No one knows what is going to happen tomorrow. So doing all of tomorrow's task today is a signature of wise. The source of this shloka couldn't be found. Bottom line:Action in life is needed.Procrastination,laziness are the enemies that need to defeated.One shouldn't think that one should start from tomorrow, as present moment is the right one.The circumstances are always challenging, however,we need to face it. This shloka can be used in philosophical essays. Please share the channel if you like our content. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

आया था किस काम को, तू सोया चादर तान । सूरत सम्हाल ऐ गाफिल, अपना आप पहचान ॥ For which purpose you were born,you are still asleep in bed So the unmindful recognise your self and act. This doha is of Saint kabir Das. Bottom line:One should try to introspect and find the larger purpose of line.Just acting without direction and unmindfully for seeking materialistic pleasures is of no use ultimately.The life is a gift and should be used in a manner for the larger interest of the society. This doha can be used in gs 4 questions of spirituality,art of living and philosophical essays. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

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“Some of you say, “Joy is greater than sorrow,” and others say, “Nay, sorrow is the greater.” But I say unto you, they are inseparable. Together they come, and when one sits alone with you at your board, remember that the other is asleep upon your bed.” These lines are from The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran. Bottom line:Joy and sorrow are a part and parcel of life.Most of the times the advent of joy or sorrow is beyond one's control.However,how one reacts to it is within the control of the individual.One has to maintain a constant in life;say if one is feeling immense joy then that feeling should be moderated as sooner or later sorrow shall come.That doesn't mean that one should not put effort as action in life is sine qua non for a healthy life.This quote can be used in gs4 questions of joy,sorrow,art of living and similar topics in the essay paper. Friends,congratulations to those who have cleared mains examination this time.Those who couldn't clear don't feel disheartened.Don't question your entire preparation as you have managed to give mains.Take a break and jot down your drawbacks on a piece of paper.Also,note what else is required.Believe in yourself and rest everything shall fall into place.If you face any issues or feel dejected do write us at thesteelframeacademy@gmail.com. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

‘शरीरमाद्यं खलु धर्म साधनम्’ "The body is indeed the primary instrument of dharma." This sukti from Upanishad. Bottom line:One should take good care of his/her health.It is the real asset which one possesses.If one has a good health, then the one shall have right thoughts and hence right actions too.Hence,it is the prime duty of an individual to take care of his/her body which God has bestowed. This sukti is also the motto of AIIIMS.It can be used in gs2 questions of health and essay on similar topics. Please share our channel if our content pleases you. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

अपि चेत्सुदुराचारो भजते मामनन्यभाक् | साधुरेव स मन्तव्य: सम्यग्व्यवसितो हि स:।। (Revision) Even if the vilest sinners worship Me with exclusive devotion, they are to be considered righteous because they have made the proper resolve. This shloka is from Bhagwad Gita,Chapter 9,Verse 30. Bottom line:Shree Krishna declares that even if the vilest sinners begin worshipping God exclusively, they should no longer be designated as sinners.They have made a pure resolve and should thus be considered righteous due to their sublime spiritual intention. So,one should not hate anyone just because he/she has committed a mistake in the past.If one decides to reform oneself then it is the bounden duty of society to give them a fair chance to correct their mistakes. This shloka can be used in gs1,gs2 questions of prison reforms,death penalty,criminal justice system,gs4 questions of ethics as way of life,spirituality and similar topics in the essay paper. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

यद् दूरं यद् दुराराध्यं यच्च दूरे व्यवस्थितम् । तत्सर्वं तपसा साध्यं तपो हि दुरतिक्रमम् ॥ (Revision) That thing which is distant, that thing which appears impossible, and that which is far beyond our reach, can be easily attained through tapasya (religious austerity)(hardwork), for nothing can surpass austerity(hardwork). This shloka is from Chanakya Neeti. Bottom line:With perseverance,hardwork one can achieve even the impossible.Not acting towards the goal and just thinking will not help achieve the goal.Action is important and that too one should act with full dedication.Success is bound to come in such cases sooner or later. This shloka can be used in gs4 questions of importance of hardwork,success,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'.

“Education breeds confidence. Confidence breeds hope. Hope breeds peace.” (Revision) This quote is of Confucius. Bottom line:Education is necessary for a dignified and meaningful life.It improves the quality of life and gives a sense of purpose of life.It is one of the most potent tool to ensure social stability,peace and progress.Hence,the government apparatus needs to ensure the access of quality education for all stakeholders. This quote can be used in gs1 questions of education,gs4 questions related to character development,socialisation,ethics as a way of life and similar themes in the essay paper. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

मुण्डे मुण्डे मतिर्भिन्ना कुंडे कुंडे नवं पयः | जातौ जातौ नवाचाराः नवा वाणी मुखे मुखे || (Revision) All individuals intelligence and mental capacities are different,like in the same village different wells have water of different taste. Just like people of different cultures(castes) have different customs,traditions and like the same incident every person describes in a different way. This shloka is from Vayu Purana. Bottom line:We need to appreciate the diversity in opinions,thoughts and ideas.Not all people will have the same set of opinions.Also,the mental capacities of person are different and this translates to different viewpoints.The social morality of a society varies with time and space and hence a tolerant,accommodative approach with rationality is required for progress.The viewpoints of individuals are shaped by their experiences and hence there is a scope for subjectivity.For example-if one had an excellent significant other he/she may a positive opinion about marriage or relationship and vice versa. This shloka can be used in gs1 questions of society dealing with social morality,gs 4 questions of attitude,emotional intelligence,understanding the diverse viewpoints in case studies and similar themes in the essay paper. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

हतो वा प्राप्स्यसि स्वर्गं जित्वा वा भोक्ष्यसे महीम् | तस्मादुत्तिष्ठ कौन्तेय युद्धाय कृतनिश्चय: ।। (Revision) O son of Kunti, either you will be killed on the battlefield and attain the heavenly planets, or you will conquer and enjoy the earthly kingdom. Therefore get up and fight with determination. This shloka is from Bhagwad Gita,Chapter2,Verse 37. Bottom line:While facing difficult situation one should not think of the consequences rather one should focus oneself in giving the best they can.Even if one doesn't achieve the goal he/she will not regret as they did their best.Something or other good things happen to such person sooner or later.If one achieves the goal then one can live with satisfaction and enjoy the materialistic pleasures with a sense of detachment.So as a ' true UPSC aspirant' believe in yourself and exploit your potential to the fullest.You may still not know what wonders you're capable of doing. The first line of the shloka is very famous and source for inspiration for many, hence try to memorize it. This shloka can be used in gs4 questions on success,failure,perseverance,dedication,qualities of a civil servant,case studies and essay based on life skills. Do you slightly like our content?If yes,then don't hesitate to share our channel with others. 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'.

“Raise your words, not voice. It is rain that grows flowers, not thunder.” (Revision) This quote is of Rumi. Bottom line:One should always maintain his/her calm in tough situations.Maintaining calm helps to come up with a viable solution.A person who loses his/her temper in an argument loses it then and there.Arguing in cordial manner helps to give reasoned arguments and also facilitates understanding the viewpoint of others.Even others shall try to listen to a calm person.It is the regulation of emotions which is the marker of a mature personality. This quote can be used in gs4 questions of emotional intelligence,social influence,persuasion,qualities of a civil servant and similar topics in the essay paper. Kindly share our channel if you like our content. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

तावद् भयेषु भेतव्यं यावद्भयमनागतम्। आगतं तु भयं दृष्टवा प्रहर्तव्यमशङ्कया॥ Fear problems only till they have not come But if problems comes attack the problem without doubt. (Revision) This shloka is from Chanakya Neeti. Bottom line:One should be prepared for challenges and problems in life.One shouldn't cry and be broken when one faces problems in life.Rather one should have the courage and boldness to face the problem and try to solve it.This bounce-back attitude is the hallmark of great men.The world being on the cusp of transformative changes and with advent of breakthrough technologies human beings are forced to update and upgrade their skills.Failure in some sphere of life is certain sooner or later.But one needs to face them.Tough times don't last long but tough men do. This shloka can be used in gs 4 questions of courage,life-skills,case studies where problem solving approach is required. Like our content.If yes then please do share our initiative with your friends.Let others reap the benefits too. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

"I had not to spend a lifetime in England, I said to myself. What then was the use of learning elocution? And how could dancing make a gentleman of me? The violin I could learn even in India. I was a student and ought to go on with my studies. I should qualify myself to join the Inns of Court. If my character made a gentleman of me, so much the better. Otherwise I should forego the ambition." Above is the passage from the prose 'Playing the English Gentlemen' by Mahatma Gandhi.He wanted to change his costumes,mannerisms and had a desire to learn skills which were valued in the so called polite society of England.But later he realised it is the character of the person which makes a difference. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

The widest road leading to the solution of all our problems is education. (Revision) This quote is of Rabindra Nath Tagore. Bottom line:Education is the sum of all experiences in our life.It helps us to modify our responses for individual and societal benefit.Any problem can be solved by right education.Education should develop the innate capacities of a person and develop qualities of head,hand and heart. This quote can be used in gs 4 questions of socialisation,ethics,education,social problems,environmental problems,case studies and similar topics in the essay paper. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

पाछी उड़ा गगन को, धड़ रहा परदेस, पानी पीवे चोंच बिन, भूल गया वा देस (Revision) This doha is of Saint Kabir. The swan flew up the unknown skies, free from her gross form. Beakless, she drank water there, forgetting her earthly home. Bottom line:You think you belong to the Earth, and as long as you are the body, you are right in what you think. Yes, the body belongs to the Earth. But that’s not where your thirst would be quenched. Kabir Das is saying, let the body belong to the Earth, you fly up to the sky. That’s where you will drink without the body. There is a water, that is for the body. There is a water that is drank through the beak. And there is a water that is drank without the beak. It is the heavenly water. It is the water of the skies. There is the water of the earth, that can placate at most the body. The body is thirsty, the water of the earth helps. But we are not the body, therefore the water of the earth will not suffice for you. You need some other water. So, let the one who is really thirsty fly over up to the skies and there he shall be really quenched. You will forget about all earthly pleasures and attachments. The body will still remain on the earth, but you will remain with your beloved, and that’s the way of living. Let the body belong to the earth, you stay belonging to your beloved. This doha can be used in gs4 questions of spirituality,shunning materialism,having a sense of detachment and essay on similar themes. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

हारनिद्राभयमैथुनं च सामान्यमेतत्पषुभिर्निराणाम् । धर्मो हि तेषामधिको विशेषो धर्मेण हीनाः पशुभिः समानाः ।। Eating, Sleep, Fear and Sex; these habits are common between human beings and animals. It is the Dharma which is the special quality of the human beings. Without the Dharma, they are similar to the animals. This shloka is from Mahabharata. Bottom line:Dharma is a concept of central importance in Indian philosophy and religion. It has multiple meanings in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. It is difficult to provide a single concise definition for dharma, as the word has a long and varied history and straddles a complex set of meanings and interpretations. There is no equivalent single-word synonym for dharma in western languages.However,broadly it means action within the framework of ethics.It also means duties and responsibilities a person has to perform by the virtue of his/her position.It means righteous conduct. This shloka can be used in gs4 questions of ethical actions,duty ethics,case studies and essay based on similar themes. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

येषां न विद्या न तपो न दानं ज्ञानं न शीलं न गुणो न धर्मः । ते मर्त्यलोके भुवि भारभूता मनुष्यरूपेण मृगाश्चरन्ति ॥ (Revision) Those who have neither knowledge nor penance, nor liberty, nor wisdom, nor good conduct, nor virtue, nor the observance of duties, pass their life in this world of mortals like beasts in human form and are only a burden on the planet. This shloka is from Neetishatakam by Bhatrihari. Bottom line:Life is only fruitful and meaningful when one attains knowledge,has good conduct,attains wisdom and fulfils his/her duties.One should hence try to attain these qualities in life. This shloka can be used in gs 4 questions of emotional intelligence,qualities of a civil servant,case studies and similar topics in the essay paper. Please share our channel if you like our content.Do spread our humble initiative. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

प्राता रत्नं प्रातरित्वा दधाति । An early riser earns good health. This sukti is from Rig Veda. Bottom line:Most successful people from different walks of life wake up early.Hence,they can plan things for the day and take a headstart from others in completing their tasks.On a philosophical perspective one should be start any task as early as possible.Procrastination leads to delays and failures. Stating specific usage of this sukti is difficult. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.