GS4 · 10 marks · 150 words

The emphasis of Swami Dayanand Saraswati on education, social equality, and ethical values continues to influence the socio-cultural discourse in contemporary India. Discuss with suitable examples.

Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2023–2024

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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.

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The toppers’ answers

Aditya SrivastavaAIR 1 · CSE 2023 · 171 wordsTheir whole copy

Opening

Swami Dayanand Saraswati was the pioneer of women education and social equality.

Body · points

Continue to influence today

  1. DAV college still teaching for thousands of girl child → upholding gender equity.

  2. Arya Samaj teaching of caste equality still perpetuates constitutional morality (Eg) Article 15,16

  3. Teaching of avoiding knower doer split still helps prevent crisis of conscience.

(Eg) Edward Snowden revelation based on conscience voice.

  1. Teaching on rationalism and own use of brain → dont follow religion blindly → needed to prevent hate speech.

  2. Denouncement of vedic supremacy of priestly domination → still needed for ensuring equal access → caste → women. Eg) Sabrimala temple entry or Living Tree doctrine.

However, with the advent of new ideas & technology, few challenges have erupted →

  1. Differences in interpretation due to different conscience. Eg) Nupur Sharma case.

  2. Education needs revamp for matching technological upgradation.

  3. Social equity needs expansion to include LGBT, transgender, etc.

Close · a way forward

This would help to ensure reform and addition to Swamiji teachings for the evolving world.

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