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ANKUR TRIPATHI· 2024

Question BGS4GS2

Do you think values such as typa, seva, daram, and daman are extremely relevant in the context of present-day society?

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Introduction

In the modern times where human are struggling to find meaning and purpose in densely absurd world, traditional Indian values of typa, seva, daram and damah are extremely relevant.

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Main Body

In the modern times where human are struggling to find meaning and purpose in densely absurd world, traditional Indian values of typa, seva, daram and damah are extremely relevant.

[Relevance of typa (renunciation)]

Typa (renunciation) brings equanimity & joy and shield us from just race & lowers corruption.
recent focus on minimalism is evidence for its importance.

[Relevance of seva]

Seva (serve) is essential as it brings joy and peace within. It generates compassion. Greatest happiness is to surrender in to the service of others.

Ex Vivekananda, Mother Teresa, Chacha Sharif (Ummat dead, badha).

[Relevance of daram]

As Peter Singer argue that charity is essential to uphold justice. Not only that, it also brings inner joy & smiles on others face.
(Ex) [Leana is imp. example]

[Relevance of damah (self-control)]

Self-control is essential to protect in from various moral evils of modern times. Figures like Mahatma Gandhi have stressed the self control.

⇒ So, Public servant must inculcate these values to ensure that their public service delivery become just and human.

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Conclusion

So, Public servant must inculcate these values to ensure that their public service delivery become just and human.

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  • Contextualizes traditional values in modern times
  • Provides contemporary examples
  • References spiritual leaders
  • Addresses meaning and purpose
  • Clear relevance argument
  • References Peter Singer on charity
  • Links values to public service
  • Clear conclusion connecting to governance
  • Addresses contemporary moral challenges

Topper

ANKUR TRIPATHI

2024

Subject & Paper

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Topic

Role of Civil Services in a Democracy

Indian Values and Contemporary Ethics

Relevance of Traditional Indian Values

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reflective and prescriptive

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