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विवेकभ्रष्टानां भवति विनिपात: शतमुख: । Whose sense of judgement destroys, their downfall happens may happen in hundred of ways. This sukti is from Neetishatakam by Bhatrihari. Bottom line:Wisdom is needed to succeed in life.If one loses his/her rationality,sense of judgement then their failure is almost certain.Every action shall result into a catastrophe.Hence,one should be cautious after acquiring power,wealth or fame. This sukti can be used in gs4 questions of wisdom,humility,success,rationality,attitude,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'.

स्वारथ का सब कोई सगा, सारा ही जग जान बिन स्वारथ आदर करे, सो नर चतुर सुजान || 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'.

“An error does not become truth by reason of multiplied propagation, nor does truth become error because nobody sees it.Truth stands, even if there be no public support. It is self sustained.” This quote is of Mahatma Gandhi. Bottom line:One should have the courage of conviction to stand for truth even if there are adverse circumstances.Truth is a universal value which needs to be adhered at all cost.Truth always prevails over falsehood in the longer run. This quote can be used in gs1 questions of fake news,hate speech,gs 4 questions related to truth,ethics as a way of life,qualities of a civil servant and philosophical essays. 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 || 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'.

Parindon ki duniya ka dervesh hoon main ke shaheen banata nahi ashiyana I'm the dervish of the kingdom of birds, the falcon builds no nest. This quote is of Dr. Iqbal. Bottom line:‘Shaheen’ here means an eagle. The metaphor simply means that it is this one bird that does not believe in building a nest and resting in it for too long. It keeps flying at the greatest heights. It is this one bird that flies during storms and flies at its highest during a storm. So,one should confront challenges in life boldly.Action in life is needed rather than procrastination.Self confidence is the key to success. These lines can be used as per the appropriate demand of the question. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

अविद्यानाशिनी विद्या भावना भय नाशिनी । दारिद्र्य नाशनं दानं शीलं दुर्गति नाशनं ॥ Knowledge wards off ignorance and belief in self wards off fear. Sharing wealth with the needy by charity removes poverty, good moral character and integrity wards off misfortune. The specific source of this shloka couldn't be found. Bottom line:Knowledge is the real wealth and it is very necessary for success.One needs to believe in one's capacity.One should always help the poor and the destitute and only knowledge can promote this.Good character is also cultivated by right knowledge and it is the key to a happy life. This shloka can be used in gs 1,2 topics of education,gs 4 topics of character building,ethics as a way of life and similar themes in the essay paper. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

Dear subscribers, Hope your preparations are on at its full pace. Tomorrow,those who are giving mains this year, must be bit anxious before the optional paper.This will be the last shot in mains from your side and remember friends if end is well,all is well. These line we are sharing to give strength and courage in these times. देख कर बाधा विविध, बहु विघ्न घबराते नहीं रह भरोसे भाग के दुख भोग पछताते नहीं काम कितना ही कठिन हो किन्तु उकताते नहीं भीड़ में चंचल बने जो वीर दिखलाते नहीं. These lines are by Ayodhya Singh Upadhyay Hariaudh. Hope it helps. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

“Education breeds confidence. Confidence breeds hope. Hope breeds peace.” 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'.

रितु बंसत याचक भया, हरखि दिया द्रुम पात। ताते नव पल्लव भया, दिया दूर नहिं जात।। When spring season requests all green trees shed their leaves happily Then sooner new leaves come on the trees. This doha is of saint Kabir Das. Bottom line:This doha tries to highlight the importance of charity.One should always have non accumulating attitude towards wealth.Donating wealth translates to inner happiness.Wealth after a certain limit,when all the basic needs of life are satisfied fails to give happiness.If that had been the case the richest in the society would have been the happiest.But,we all know that is not the case.Charity doesn't lead to decrease in one's wealth because all the wealth belongs to the supreme force.Hence,a sense of detachment to worldly objects is the idea which needs to be adhered. This doha can be used in gs1 questions of inequality,poverty,gs4 questions of charity,selflessness,qualities of a civil servant and essay on similar themes. Long live India long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

Dear subscribers,Happy National Youth Day.This day we celebrate the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekanada who placed the Indian culture ,tradition and Hindu religion on a higher pedestal before the world in the Parliament of World's Religions in Chicago in 1893. His message for us is worth mentioning on this occasion: उतिष्ठत। जाग्रत। प्राप्य वरान्निबोधत। Arise. Awake. And stop not till the goal is reached. Bottom line:One should have dedication,perseverance and devotion towards the goal.Action oriented approach towards life is needed.Also,in the hustle and bustle of life one should always have time for introspection,contemplation and self reflection.This promotes spiritualism and hence translates to inner happiness and joy. This sukti can be used in gs 1 questions of society where youth needs to act,gs 4 questions of success,dedication,perseverance,case studies and philosophical essays. If you like our content then please don't forget to share our channel. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

यो मां पश्यति सर्वत्र सर्वं च मयि पश्यति | तस्याहं न प्रणश्यामि स च मे न प्रणश्यति।। For those who see me everywhere and see all things in me, I am never lost, nor are they ever lost to me. This shloka is from Bhagwad Gita,Chapter 6,Verse 30. Bottom line:(Apologies for the long interpretation)To lose God means to let the mind wander away from him, and to be with him means to unite the mind with him. The easy way to unite the mind with God is to learn to see everything in its connection with him. For example, let us say that someone hurts us. It is the nature of the mind to develop sentiments of resentment, hatred, etc. toward anyone who harms us. However, if we permit that to happen, then our mind comes away from the divine realm, and the devotional union of our mind with God ceases. Instead, if we see the Supreme Lord seated in that person, we will think, “God is testing me through this person. He wants me to increase the virtue of tolerance, and that is why he is inspiring this person to behave badly with me. But I will not permit the incident to disturb me.” Thinking in this way, we will be able to prevent the mind from becoming a victim of negative sentiments. It can also be interpreted in a different dimension that if one always sees his/her goal then the goal also comes closer to that person.All divine forces in the cosmos bring the person and the goal closer. This shloka can be used in gs4 questions of success, dedication towards duty, service and goal, emotional intelligence and philosophical essays. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

यथा चित्तं तथा वाचो यथा वाचस्तथा क्रिया । चित्ते वाचि क्रियायां च साधूनामेकरूपता ॥ As is the mind, so is the speech; as is the speech so is the action. Of the good people there is uniformity in mind, speech and action. This shloka is from Nalchampu. Bottom line:One's actions are a reflection of the thoughts of a person.So,one should always think in a positive manner.Good and pure thoughts translates into ethical actions and vice versa.The hallmarks of a person with integrity is synchronisation between thoughts,speech and action.So,right thoughts leads to right conduct. This shloka can be used in gs 4 questions of integrity,qualities of a civil servant,importance of having pure thoughts,ethics as a way of life and philosophical essays. Do spread our initiative. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

Dear subscribers, Hope you're are doing well with your preparations despite the pall of gloom uncovered by the recent surge in Covid-19 cases.Don't let the uncertainty and negativity derail your preparations. Those who are giving mains this year,we understand that today's paper were on the tougher side.You must be feeling anxious as well as tired. We would like to mention a few lines from the famous poem 'Rashmirathi' by Shri Ramdhari Singh 'Dinkar' jee.Hope these words give you strength, courage and motivation in these crucial times: सच है, विपत्ति जब आती है, कायर को ही दहलाती है, शूरमा नहीं विचलित होते, क्षण एक नहीं धीरज खोते, विघ्नों को गले लगाते हैं, काँटों में राह बनाते हैं। मुख से न कभी उफ़ कहते हैं, संकट का चरण न गहते हैं, जो आ पड़ता सब सहते हैं, उद्योग-निरत नित रहते हैं, शूलों का मूल नसाने को, बढ़ खुद विपत्ति पर छाने को। Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

“You are not a drop in the ocean. You are the entire ocean, in a drop.” This quote is of Rumi. Bottom line:One should always try to discover one's inner self.By knowing oneself from inside will bring forth the latent power within us which we ourselves are unware of.Human beings capabilities are boundary less and hence there is a need to open oneself to the wider horizons. This quote can be used in gs4 questions on spirituality,self discovery,self awareness and similar themes in the essay paper. We have shared this quote seeing the question paper of essay,2021.It is nearly impossible to have a quote for every topic which UPSC may ask.However,we need to broaden our knowledge base and try to glance at the quotes which have multifaceted usage. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

Upsc Civil Services Examination,Essay Question Paper,2021.The essay paper has become highly philosophical these days and our unique content acts as a marks booster.Do share your feedback.

तुलसी देखि सुबेषु भूलहिं मूढ़ न चतुर नर | सुंदर केकिहि पेखु बचन सुधा सम असन अहि || Tulsidas ji says that seeing external beauty not only fools but even clever persons can be cheated. Just like the beautiful peacock has such a sweet voice like the nectar but has snake as its food. This doha is of saint Tulsidas Ji. Bottom line:One should not judge a person solely by his/her external looks.One should always try to learn from experience.Wisdom is the ultimate form of knowledge and it is a key ingredient to a happy life. This doha can be used in gs4 questions dealing with materialism,spiritualism,good qualities in a human being and similar themes in the essay paper. Please share our channel if you like our humble initiative. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

Dear subscribers, So here comes the D day for those who are writing the mains examination.We would only like to suggest our subscribers that 'Don't loose your nerves and maintain your cool'.The 'MS Dhoni approach' is needed in the mains examination.With limited resources at your disposal,friends you need to find the optimum output.To win a war focus on each battle.However,it's not necessary and possible that you may win every battle. If we may quote one of the most famous poet,Iqbal: "खुदी को कर बुलंद इतना के हर तकदीर से पहले खुदा बन्दे से खुद पूछे के बता तेरी रज़ा क्या है". Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

नारी अस्य समाजस्य कुशलवास्तुकारा अस्ति Woman is the perfect architect of the society. The specific source of this sukti couldn't be found. Bottom line:In a progressive society women should be placed on equal footing as men in every sphere,be it decision making,implementing policies,political,social or economic sphere.Woman's progress is a crucial element for a society and a nation to progress at large. This sukti can be used in gs1 questions of women,gs4 questions of gender ethics,case studies and essays on women empowerment. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.