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

शठे शाठ्यं समाचरेत्। Shrewd should be dealt with shrewdness. This shloka is from Neetishatakam. Bottom line:One should deal with a person in the same manner as a person's character is.One should not lower the guards while dealing with a cunning person.If one trusts a person blindly then there are chances that he/she may get betrayed.Also it can be interpreted that a good person can be trusted and one should not cheat an honest person. This shloka can be used in gs 4 questions of qualities of a civil servant,life skills,case studies and essay paper. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

रजस्तमश्चाभिभूय सत्त्वं भवति भारत | रज: सत्त्वं तमश्चैव तम: सत्त्वं रजस्तथा|| Sometimes goodness (sattva) prevails over passion (rajas) and ignorance (tamas), O scion of Bharat. Sometimes passion (rajas) dominates goodness (sattva) and ignorance (tamas), and at other times ignorance (tamas) overcomes goodness (sattva) and passion (rajas). This shloka is from Bhagwad Gita Verse 10,Chapter 14. Bottom line:The three guṇas are present in the material energy, and our mind is made from the same energy. Hence, all the three guṇas are present in our mind as well. They can be compared to three wrestlers competing with each other. Each keeps throwing the others down, and so, sometimes the first is on top, sometimes the second, and sometimes the third. In the same manner, the three guṇas keep gaining dominance over the individual’s temperament, which oscillates amongst the three modes.If sattva guṇa dominates, one becomes peaceful, content, generous, kind, helpful, serene, and tranquil. When rajo guṇa gains prominence, one becomes passionate, agitated, ambitious, envious of others success, and develops a gusto for sense pleasures. When tamo guna becomes prominent, one is overcome by sleep, laziness, hatred, anger, resentment, violence, and doubt. This shloka can be used according to the demand of the question. Please share our channel if you like the content.Let others get benefitted too. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

Dear subscribers, Thank you for making us reach 1K milestone.Today we feel a bit emotional when we remember the day when we started this initiative.There were people who opposed our initiative,tried to malign us, what else and what not.But today we see down the memory lanes that you all have made it possible. Thank you once again. Now those who have given prelims today,we suggest to take a break for a day or two and start preparing for mains. Best wishes

Hello friends. This message is for those who are giving the preliminary examination tomorrow.Till now most of you would have received your dose of 'talk' from various sources.So why one more! Friends just have a 'Ms Dhoni approach' or the 'cool approach'.Whatever needed to be done has been done.Nothing more could be done,so it's better to relax and enjoy.Accept the verdict whatever it shall be with dignity. All the best.God is on your side.

काहू से नहि राखिये, काहू विधि की चाह। परम संतोषी हूजिये, रहिये बेपरवाह॥ Don't have from any person any type of attachment Having contentment feeling inside,one can be carefree. This doha is of Charan Das Ji. Bottom line:One should have a sense of detachment towards wordly objects and sensual pleasures.Happiness is a state of mind and is not a function of power,status or economic condition.Contentment with what one has is the key to a happy life else we all shall be a rat in the rat-race. This doha can be used in gs 4 questions of life-skills,attitude,greed, corruption,selflessness,qualities of a civil servant and similar themes in the essay paper. If you like our content then please recommend our channel. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

यत्र नार्यस्तु पूज्यंते रमंते तत्र देवताः। यत्र तास्तु न पूज्यंते तत्र सर्वाफलक्रियाः ॥ Where women are worshipped there God reside Where they are not worshipped then even good actions don't bear fruits. This shloka is from Manusmriti. Bottom line:Women should be have equal status,dignity and respect in society.For a society to prosper and progress, women empowerment is necessary.Just like a cart can't move on one wheel and a bird can't fly with one wing,similarly a nation and society can't progress if half the population is marginalised. This shloka is very handy in gs 1 questions on women,gs 2 questions on women role in local governance,gs 4 questions on feminist ethics,case studies on sexual harassment,gender equality and similar topics in the essay paper. Please recommend if our channel slightly helps you. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

Democracy necessarily means a conflict of will and ideas, involving sometimes a war of the knife between different ideas. This quote is of Mahatma Gandhi. Bottom line:Elections should be won by parties on the basis of ideology rather than rhetoric.One should be free to express their views however differences in ideas and vision should not translate to schisms in society.Debate,dialogue,discussion and dissent are the hallmarks of a vibrant democracy. This quote can be used in gs 1 questions of democratic values in society,gs 2 questions of culture of debate,gs 4 questions of democratic ethics,values and attitude 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. 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'.

कृषितोनास्ति दुर्भिक्षं Effort of hardwork will never get wasted. The specific source of this sukti couldn't be found. 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'.

प्रलये भिन्नमर्यादा भवन्ति किल सागराः। सागरा भेदमिच्छन्ति प्रलयेऽपि न साधवः॥ During calamity even sea crosses their limit The sea breaks the coast,erodes the sea-land divide but great person even in times of huge troubles don't cross their limits. This shloka is from Chanakya Neeti. Bottom line:One should always adhere to the ethical path even in times of trouble.The real test of a person's character,virtue and ethics is in times of trouble.The restrictions imposed on us by our inner conscience are the best way to do the right thing. This shloka can be used in gs 4 questions of ethics as a way of life,qualities of a civil servant,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'.

Good morning our dear subscribers. For those who are giving prelims this year,you must be filled with complex emotions.Most of you would have reached the centre by this time the next Sunday.So what to do this upcoming week is the question. First and the foremost, make yourself understand that you have read well and have given enough tests to ace the exam.Secondly, don't read anything new.There may be a few topics which you haven't covered.Our suggestion would be leave them.The areas which you have covered need to be revised so that you don't commit mistakes in topics which are your strength.Revise as much as possible in this week and make sure you revise the basic books. Eat clean and healthy this week.Stay away from unnecessary gossips,arguments.Stay calm and talk to your loved ones.Take a break before the exam and watch a good,inspiring and motivational movie.(Comment below if anyone of you have good suggestions). The lines of the poem Invictus by William Earnest Henley are worth mentioning: "I am the master of my fate I am the captain of my soul". Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

Happy Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti to all our dear subscribers!

पलटू सुभ दिन सुभ घड़ी, याद पड़ै जब नाम। लगन महूरत झूठ सब, और बिगाड़ैं काम॥ Paltudas says all such day and time are auspicious in which there is God's name Auspicious day and time are a lie and they spoil the good initiative. This doha is of Saint Paltudas ji. Bottom line:One should not wait for the auspicious day or time to begin working towards their goal.One should have an action-oriented approach.Rather than merely planning to achieve something will not work.Planning is necessary but mere planning without any action is futile.Often we want to leave our ill habits but rather than starting from today we procrastinate it to the next day.The next day becomes the next and so on and so forth.However,the key to success is to act from the present moment itself.This lesson works well for almost all persons from various walks of life, be it student,entrepreneur,teacher,employee to mention a few. This doha could be used in gs 4 questions regarding attitude,qualities of a civil servant,life skills,success and failure and essay on similar topics. Please recommend our channel if our channel motivates you and carves a better version of yourself besides leaving the scope for fetching a few marks extra in the examination.Let others get benefitted too. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

श्रध्दा ज्ञानं ददाति । नम्रता मानं ददाति । (किन्तु) योग्यता स्थानं ददाति । Devotion gives knowledge, humility gives respect, but the ability gives position. The specific source of this sukti couldn't be found. Bottom line:One should always try to develop one's abilities and knowledge.By gaining the ability,success shall come knocking one's door.One should always trust their teacher and have a humble attitude but one should always focus on developing their ability.This shall help a person to live a life one cherishes and values. This shloka is generic in nature and can be used according to the demand of the question. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

"The end-product of education should be a free creative man, who can battle against historical circumstances and adversities of nature." This quote is of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. Bottom line:Education is not about rote-learning but it should develop rationality,critical thinking,the mental faculties,innovation,curiousity and imaginative power of individuals.Education should lead to the liberation of the citizens.Education translates into empowerment and citizen empowerment is the kernel of good governance.Hence,the government should focus on universalization of quality education. This quote can be used in gs 1,gs 2 questions on education,gs 4 questions on socialisation,role of education,case studies and similar topics in essay paper. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

तुलसी साथी विपत्ति के,विद्या विनय विवेक। साहस सुकृति सुसत्यव्रत, राम भरोसो एक॥ Tulsidas says in troublesome times knowledge,humility,your wisdom Courage,good deeds,habit to speak truth and belief in God will help you. This doha is of Tulsidas ji. Bottom line:One should not crumble and accept defeat while facing troubles rather one should face them boldly.One should rely on one's own knowledge,wisdom and courage in difficult times.One should always do good deeds,have a good character and have a positive mindset.One's faith in the invisible force can give courage in difficult times. This shloka can be used in gs 4 questions of dealing with problems,life skills,case studies and similar topics in the essay paper. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

बन्धुरात्मात्मनस्तस्य येनात्मैवात्मना जित: | अनात्मनस्तु शत्रुत्वे वर्ते तात्मैव शत्रुवत् || 6|| For those who have conquered the mind, it is their friend. For those who have failed to do so, the mind works like an enemy. This shloka is from Bhagwad Gita,Verse 6,Chapter 6. Bottom line:We dissipate a large portion of our thought power and energy in combating people whom we perceive as enemies and potentially harmful to us. The Vedic scriptures say the biggest enemies—lust, anger, greed, envy, illusion, etc.—reside in our own mind. These internal enemies are even more pernicious than the outer ones. The external demons may injure us for some time, but the demons sitting within our own mind have the ability to make us live in constant wretchedness.When we nourish hatred in our mind, our negative thoughts do more damage to us than the object of our hatred. It has been very sagaciously stated: “Resentment is like drinking poison and hoping that the other person dies.” The problem is that most people do not even realize that their own uncontrolled mind is causing them so much harm.However, the same mind has the potential of becoming our best friend, if we bring it under control of the intellect, through spiritual practice. The more powerful an entity is, the greater is the danger of its misuse, and also the greater is the scope for its utilization. Since the mind is such a powerful machine fitted into our bodies, it can work as a two-edged sword. Thus, those who slide to demoniac levels do so because of their own mind while those who attain sublime heights also do so because of their purified minds. Accordingly, Franklin D. Roosevelt, former President of America, expressed this very nicely: “Men are not prisoners of fate, but only prisoners of their own minds.” This shloka can be used in gs 4 questions of power of thoughts, shunning negative emotions and thinking positive, action oriented life and similar topics in the essay paper. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

सेवितव्यो महावृक्ष: फ़लच्छाया समन्वित:। यदि देवाद फलं नास्ति,छाया केन निवार्यते।। One should take care of a big tree because it give both fruit and shade. If due to ill luck it doesn't give fruit then nobody can stop its shade. The source of this shloka couldn't be found. Bottom line:One should take protect the environment because it has multitude of benefits for us.Our sustainability as human race is dependent upon the sutainability of the biodiversity and the environment as there is infinite interdependence and interelatedness between the species. This shloka can be used in gs 2,gs 3 questions of sustainable development goals,gs 4 questions of environmental ethics and essay topics on nature and environment. Please spare a few precious seconds and recommend our channel so that others too get benefitted. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

Hello friends and warm good morning on this pleasant Sunday. Hope your preparations for prelims are going good.Now,it's time to give final touches to your preparations.Be calm and don't lose you cool.Stay away from distractions as much as possible. Also,revise the contents posted in the free time so that they get internalised.Only,then you can reproduce it in the mains examination. Also,take care of your health as the crucial phase has begun.Eat healthy,eat safe. If you have any doubts regarding your preparations do write us to thesteelframeacademy@gmail.com. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

रहीमन विपदा ही भली ,जो थोड़े दिन होय। हित अनहित या जगत में, जानि परत सब कोय॥ Rahim says that problems are good if they are for a few days One can know both well-wisher and non-well wisher in the world,one can know everyone. This doha is of Saint Rahim Das. Bottom line:Trials and tribulations in life are like a litmus test for differentiating between the good and the bad.It helps us to see the real face of the person.As it is often said that "Fortune brings us friends and adversity tries them."Only those who stand beside us in times of need are our true friends and we should keep such persons close.Such persons can give moral support,motivation and courage in difficult times.So one should not always see adversities in a negative way. This doha can be used in gs 4 questions of courage in difficult times,life skills, problem-solving attitude,case studies and similar topics in the essay. Please do share our channel if it helps you to carve a better person out of yourselves besides helping in the examinations. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.