GS4 · 10 marks · 150 words

Examine the contemporary relevance of Gandhiji's talisman as a means of resolving ethical dilemmas in day to day life.

Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2018–2019

Syllabus: Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in-human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics - in private and public relationships. Human Values - lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of family society and educational institutions in inculcating values.

How toppers approached it

From all 8 answers · about 160 words.

Opening

  • No separate opening75%
  • A definition25%

Body

  • Points63%
  • Points and prose25%
  • Continuous prose13%

Close

  • A summary63%
  • No separate close25%
  • A way forward13%

The toppers’ answers

Kanishak KatariaAIR 1 · CSE 2018 · 164 wordsTheir whole copy

Opening

Gandhiji's Talisman is one of the most ethically sound text. It can help in solving ethical conflicts, promote social equality & the concept of Sarvodaya.

Body · continuous prose

He says that in case of any conflict or internal dissonance, one needs to empathise with the poorest of the poor - Antodaya & take the decision which empowers that person.

In the neckbreak speed of urbanisation & world of consumerism, the Talisman is a moon of shining light.

When a civil servant faces the dilemma of abiding by the law & not give PDS food to an Antodaya because he/she doesn't have Aadhar linked, the Talisman will come to the rescue & help him to make the decision to & give the food.

As society moves towards individualism & poors are further marginalised, the feeling of empathy towards the backward is the sole light guiding towards social inclusion & equality.

Close · a summary

Hence, whatever the age be -present or in future, the Talisman continues & will continue to hold significance.

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