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सहसा विदधीत न क्रियाम्। Actions shouldn't be done without thought. This sukti is from Kiratajuniyam. Bottom line:Planning and thought before action is necessary to succeed.One should analyse one's strength,weakness,opportunities and threat before acting. This is the mantra to succeed.This sukti can be used in gs 4 questions of attitude,success,life-skills,self evaluation and essay on similar themes. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

“There is considerable evidence that women's education and literacy tend to reduce the mortality rates of children”. This quote is of Amartya Sen. Bottom line:Women empowerment is the key to overall prosperity of society.Focusing on women education snowballs into multiple benefits for family,society and nation.Policy interventions are needed to improve women education. This quote can be used in gs 1 questions of women empowerment,gs 2 questions of improving status of vulnerable sections,gs 4 questions of gender ethics and essay on similar themes. Share our channel kindly if you like our content. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

कबीरा गर्व न कीजिये , ऊँचा देख आवास। काल पड़ो भू लेटना , ऊपर जमसी घास।। Don't, Kabir ,be so proud of ,of your high mansion One day you too will lie beneath dirt,With grass growing above you. This doha is of Saint Kabir Das. Bottom line:One should have humility in character.Ego,arrogance due to wealth are evils which needs to be checked.Ethics should be a way of life and one should have empathy and compassion towards the destitute and vulnerable.This is not say that one should give doles to poor rather one should contribute to help the other person stand on their feet and lead life with dignity.Rather than "hardcore capitalism" ," compassionate capitalism is needed. This doha can be used in gs 4 questions of humility,arrogance,empathy,charity,ethical life,qualities of a civil servant,spiritualism and similar themes in the essay paper. Please share our channel if our content is good. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

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यत्ने कृते यदि न सिध्यति कोऽत्र दोषः ।। If even after much effort one doesn't succeed then one should try to analyse where else is the fault. The specific source of this sukti couldn't be found. Bottom line: One should modify one's approach and strategy if after hard work it doesn't work.One should not expect different results by trying the same strategy again and again.Introspection,self evaluation and critical analysis of one self is necessary to succeed.One should be ready to take feedback from experts about their shortcomings and should work on it. This sukti can be used in gs 4 questions of success,life skills,self evaluation,self improvement and simulation themes in the essay paper. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

विवेकख्यातिरविप्लवा हानोपायः। Uninterrupted practice of discrimination (between real and unreal)is the means to liberation and the cessation of ignorance. This shloka is from Patanjali's Yoga sutra. Bottom line:One should try to gain the knowledge to differentiate between the real and the unreal."Real' can be understood as the spirit of the Spiritual Supreme Being which can't be seen by naked eyes whereas 'unreal' is the materialistic objects which we can see.A sense of detachment from materialistic objects is a sine qua non for a happy life.Such kind of knowledge is a liberating experience and thus leads to humility and compassion. This shloka can be used in gs 4 questions of spiritualism,ignorance,liberation,knowledge and essay on similar themes. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

दया धर्म का मूल है पाप मूल अभिमान। तुलसी दया न छांड़िए, जब लग घट में प्राण।। Kindness is the root of religion/duty and pride is the root of sin. Tulsidas says not to leave compassion till one is alive This doha is of Saint TulsiDas. Bottom line:Life is a long journey from being human to humane.Human beings have an inherent quality of being kind to other living beings.All religions suggest kindness,charity towards others.One should destroy one's ego as it leads to arrogance.Arrogance leads to unethical acts.Ethics should be adopted as a way of life for a happy and meaningful life. This doha can be used in gs 4 questions of empathy,kindness,arrogance,humility,qualities of a civil servant,case studies and similar topics in the essay paper. Please share our channel if our content motivates you and helps you.Kindly spread our initiative. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

A coward is incapable of exhibiting love; it is the prerogative of the brave. This quote is of Mahatma Gandhi. Bottom line:One should have empathy for others especially the poor and the marginalised. Loving other human beings are the key to a happy and successful life.The community and the society should not be based on narrow and parochial grounds rather there should be mutual respect and compassion.Hatred, communalism and conflicts should have no place in a society. This quote can be used in gs 4 questions of empathy,love,compassion,ethics as a way of life,tolerance,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. 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'.

अब रहीम मुसकिल परी, गाढ़े दोऊ काम। सांचे से तो जग नहीं, झूठे मिलैं न राम।। Rahim says, there is a dichotomy which presents the greatest difficulty.The truth prevents your material success, lies will prevent your spiritual success. This doha is of saint Rahimdas. Bottom line:Saint Rahim Das suggests that though truth prevents materialistic success one should always be on side of truth.Truth leads to spiritualistic success and hence inner happiness.Materialistic success leads to an illusion of happiness rather than real happiness.Many people are caught in a dilemma whether to be on the side of truth or not.Often they seeking materialistic pleasures make the wrong choice.However in the longer run it is the truth that leads to success and happiness.Truth alone triumphs:Satyamev Jayate. This doha can be used in gs 4 questions of ethics as a way of life,attitude,socialisation,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'.

वाणी रसवती यस्य,यस्य श्रमवती क्रिया। लक्ष्मी : दानवती यस्य,सफलं तस्य जीवितं।। Those who speak polite words,whose actions are filled with hard work Who donates wealth,his/her life is a success. The specific source of this shloka couldn't be found. Bottom line:One should always speak polite words to others.Polite words are liked by all,so why not speak them.One should work hard to achieve success.Success has no shortcut.One should use wealth to help others.These all are necessary to lead a happy life. This shloka can be used in gs 4 questions of attitude, qualities of a civil servant, charity, success,happiness,case studies dealing with interaction with public amd essay on similar themes. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

अथ चेतत्त्वमिमं धर्म्यं संग्रामं न करिष्यसि | तत: स्वधर्मं कीर्तिं च हित्वा पापमवाप्स्यसि || 33|| If, however, you refuse to fight this righteous war, abandoning your social duty and reputation, you will certainly incur sin. This shloka is from Bhagwad Gita Verse 33,Chapter 2. Bottom line:If a warrior chooses to become non-violent on the battlefield, it will be dereliction of duty, and hence, classified as a sinful act. Hence, Shree Krishna states that if Arjun abandons his duty, considering it to be repugnant and troublesome, he will be committing a sin.Similarly,a civil servant should perform his duty without fear,favour or ill-will. This shloka can be used in gs 4 questions of duties of a civil servant,dealing challenges by a civil servant,devotion to duty,work ethics,case studies and similar 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'.

Dear subscribers, Many of you would have given prelims and would be anxious about the cut-off and the results.This is quite normal.But remember that this is the time to brush up your essay writing skills and ethics paper.Both comprise 500 marks in total and high score in these two papers can increase your chances of selection.Prepare for both the papers well.Though the shlokas,dohas etc. alone wouldn't translate to good marks so it is important that you all are well known of the basics. Revise the shlokas,dohas posted till date and write them on your notebook.Use them in your test series. Hard work never gets wasted.Even if by chance you flunk prelims the hard work will help you in the next mains.So buckle up friends. Regards

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. 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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I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was service. I acted and behold, service was joy. This quote is given Rabindra Nath Tagore. Bottom line:One can attain real happiness by serving other human beings.The service to poor,marginalised gives a feeling of satisfaction,inner joy and peace.Joy leads to a feeling of gratitude.Thus, one should selflessly help others for a meaningful life. This quote can be used in gs 4 questions of attitude,happiness,gratitude,ethics as a way of life,qualities of a civil servant,case studies and similar themes in the essay paper. Long live India, long live Indians and long live 'Dev Bhasha'.

अति का भला न बोलना, अति की भली न चूप, अति का भला न बरसना, अति की भली न धूप। Neither speaking too much is good nor excessive silence is good. (Just like) Neither excessive rains are good nor excessive sunlight This doha is of Saint Kabir Das. Bottom line:One should know what to speak,when to speak.Words are precious.It is through words that one conveys their thoughts,feelings, emotions. This doha can be used in gs 4 questions of emotional intelligence, 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'.