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येषां न विद्या न तपो न दानं ज्ञानं न शीलं न गुणो न धर्मः । ते मर्त्यलोके भुवि भारभूता मनुष्यरूपेण मृगाश्चरन्ति ॥ 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'.

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पाछी उड़ा गगन को, धड़ रहा परदेस, पानी पीवे चोंच बिन, भूल गया वा देस 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'.

If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor. If an elephant has its foot on the tail of a mouse and you say that you are neutral, the mouse will not appreciate your neutrality. This quote is of anti-apartheid icon Desmond Tutu who passed away recently. Bottom line:One should always be on the side of truth and justice even if the circumstances and consequences are adverse.The idea of "Justice for All" is ingrained in the DNA of the Constitution of India. This quote can be used in gs1 questions of social justice,gs4 questions of justice,qualities of a civil servant,good governance,whistle blower action,case studies and essay on similar themes. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

शुरू-शुरू में सब यही चाहते हैं कि सब कुछ शुरू से शुरू हो, लेकिन अंत तक पहुँचते-पहुँचते हिम्मत हार जाते हैं। हमें कोई दिलचस्पी नहीं रहती कि वह सब कैसे समाप्त होता है जो इतनी धूमधाम से शुरू हुआ था हमारे चाहने पर। दुर्गम वनों और ऊँचे पर्वतों को जीतते हुए जब तुम अंतिम ऊँचाई को भी जीत लोगे— जब तुम्हें लगेगा कि कोई अंतर नहीं बचा अब तुममें और उन पत्थरों की कठोरता में जिन्हें तुमने जीता है— जब तुम अपने मस्तक पर बर्फ़ का पहला तूफ़ान झेलोगे और काँपोगे नहीं— तब तुम पाओगे कि कोई फ़र्क़ नहीं कुछ जीत लेने में और अंत तक हिम्मत न हारने में। These lines are from the poem Antim Unchai by Kunwar Narayan. Friends who are giving mains examination this year must be filled with varied amounts of anxiety. Don't worry friends,this too shall pass.There are only two possibilities:in or out.However,your results shall not impact this larger cosmos even in the tiniest way.Everything shall go on at its own pace.So,try to calm yourselves.A cool head above the shoulders works well in cricket as well as in exams. Hope this poem and article touches a part of you. Regards Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

मधुर बचन तैं जात मिट उत्तम जन अभिमान। तनिक सीत जल सौं मिटै जैसे दूध उफान॥ Sweet words can destroy the ego even of big persons Just like few drops of water cools boiling milk. This doha is of Kavi Vrind. Bottom line: One should always speak polite words as even wicked and crooked persons can be won by it.Sweet words are liked by all. This doha can be used in gs4 questions of qualities of a civil servant,controlling anger,emotional intelligence,case studies and similar topics in the essay paper. Please share our channel if you feel our content is good. 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'.

सर्वे गुणा कांचनम् आश्रयन्ते All qualities reside in wealth. This sukti is from Neetishatakam by Bhatrihari. Bottom line: Wealth is necessary for fulfilling the basic needs of life.Wealth leads to improvement in health, education and skill development.It improves the human capital of the nation.Hence, government should expand its tax kitty and use that wealth for larger good. This sukti can be used gs 1 questions of poverty,hunger,health,gs 4 questions of good governance, corruption, ethical governance,case studies and similar topics in the essay paper. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

एक आदमी रोटी बेलता है एक आदमी रोटी खाता है एक तीसरा आदमी भी है जो न रोटी बेलता है, न रोटी खाता है वह सिर्फ़ रोटी से खेलता है मैं पूछता हूँ-- 'यह तीसरा आदमी कौन है ?' मेरे देश की संसद मौन है। These lines are from the poem Roti aur Sansad by Sahitya Academy Award winner Sudama Pandey 'Dhoomil'. Bottom line:These lines highlight the role of Parliament as the voice of the marginalised and the downtrodden.The idea of justice enunciated in the Constitution exhorts the government machinery to give the citizens a corruption free country. This poem can be used in gs 2 questions dealing with role of the Parliament,gs 3 questions where elimination of middlemen are needed,gs4 questions of good governance,case studies and similar topics in the essay paper. Please share if you like our unique,first of its kind channel. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

Generosity is giving more than you can, and pride is taking less than you need. This quote is of Kahlil Gibran from the book "Sand and Foam". Bottom line:One should have a generous attitude in life.Charity promotes inner satisfaction and peace.Also, humility in life is needed for a happy and successful life. This shloka can be used in gs4 questions of charity, selflessness,humility,case studies and similar topics in the essay paper. Long live India,long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

विद्या धन उद्यम बिना, कहो जू पावै कौन। बिना डुलाये ना मिलै, ज्यौं पंखा की पौन॥ Wealth like knowledge without hard work,who has acquired them. Without moving one doesn't get air from the fan. This doha is of Vrind Das. (Revision) Bottom line:Without hard work success cannot be achieved.Knowledge is the real wealth and to achieve that one should put efforts.Discipline,dedication and perseverance is needed in the process of acquiring knowledge. This doha can be used in gs4 questions of importance of hardwork,knowledge,case studies related to improvement in education,motivation,socialisation,life skills and philosophical topics in the essay paper. Please share the channel if you like our content. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

भले- बुरे सब एक से, जौ लौं बोलत नाहिं। जान परंतु है काक-पिक, रितु बसंत का माहिं। Good and evil both are similar,until they speak When they speak in spring season one can know the difference between a cuckoo and a crow. (Revision) This doha is of Vrind Kavi. Bottom line: Qualities makes a person different and one should differentiate between persons on the basis of the qualities.The focus of life should be to inculcate good values and be an ethical person. This doha can be used in gs4 questions of 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'.

वज्रादपि कठोराणि मृदूनि कुसुमादपि। लोकोत्तराणां चेतांसि को नु विज्ञातुमर्हति।। Like Indra's vajra hard and soft like a flower (This) Exceptional quality whosoever has is entitled to fame. (Revision) The specific source of this shloka couldn't be found. Bottom line:Illustrious and noble persons become firm like the 'Vajra' the weapon of God Indra and very gentle like a flower depending upon the prevailing situation. They are famous because of this special trait in them.So one should be flexible according to the situations.If there are troubles one should deal with them in a bold manner.If others are in sorrow or trouble one should have empathy for them. This shloka can be used in gs 4 questions of life-skills,qualities of a civil servant,empathy,compassion and similar themes in the essay paper. Please share our channel if you like our content.Let others get benefitted too. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

यदा विनियतं चित्तमात्मन्येवावतिष्ठते | नि:स्पृह: सर्वकामेभ्यो युक्त इत्युच्यते तदा || 18|| With thorough discipline, they learn to withdraw the mind from selfish cravings and rivet it on the unsurpassable good of the self. Such persons are said to be in Yog, and are free from all yearning of the senses. This shloka is from Bhagwad Gita, Chapter 6,Verse 18. Bottom line:When does a person complete the practice of Yog? The answer is when the controlled chitta (mind) becomes fixed and focused exclusively on God. It is then simultaneously and automatically weaned away from all cravings of the senses and desires for worldly enjoyment. At that time one can be considered as yukt, or having perfect Yog. This shloka can be used in gs 4 questions dealing with spirituality,shunning materialism,controlling greed,case studies and similar topics in the essay paper. Please share our channel if you like our content. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

Gandhiji has beautifully noted that "It is not a mistake to commit a mistake, for no one commits a mistake knowing it to be one. But it is a mistake not to correct the mistake after knowing it to be one. If you are afraid of committing a mistake, you are afraid of doing anything at all. You will correct your mistakes whenever you find them." Long live India, long live and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

Correction: कृषितोनास्ति दुर्भिक्षं Cultivation eliminates famine. This sukti literal meaning was posted erroneously as "Effort of hardwork will never get wasted". Sincere apologies from our side.Thank you to our dear subscribers who pointed it out. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

कृषितोनास्ति दुर्भिक्षं Effort of hardwork will never get wasted. The specific source of this sukti couldn't be found. (Revision) Bottom line:One should work hard to achieve one's goal.Sooner or later one shall reap the fruits of hard labour.Perseverance and discipline in life is needed. This sukti can be used in gs 4 questions of hard work,life skills, qualities of a civil servant and similar topics in the essay paper. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

उत्तम विद्या लीजिए, जदपि नीच पै होय। परयो अपावन ठौर में, कंचन तजप न कोय॥ Great knowledge should be gained from, even if it is with a lowly person. Gold even if it is in an impure place,nobody wants to depart with it. This doha is of Kavi Vrind. (Revision) Bottom line:One should always try to acquire knowledge in life without bothering about the source of knowledge.One can learn from anyone irrespective of socio-economic factors of the person with knowledge.However,to acquire that humility is required.Learning is a life-long process.Learning promotes happiness and contentment in life. This doha can be used in gs 4 questions of attitude,learning,happiness,qualities of a civil servant and similar topics in the essay paper. Kindly share our channel if our content helps you even if be it in a tiny way. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

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