GS4 · 10 marks · 150 words

Which famous personality has influenced you and why? In what ways have you emulated their example in your own life?

Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2024

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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Srishti DabasAIR 6 · CSE 2023 · 153 wordsTheir whole copy

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Gautama Buddha has greatly influenced me in my personal as well as professional life, both as a thinker and practical person. In my life, I have emulated the ideals of Buddha as -

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ss & contributing to society

  • strong belief in ahimsa & peace
  • I am a pacifist
  • adherence to the Madhyam Marg in life decisions
  • belief in spreading love & harmony

In my life, I have emulated the ideals of Buddha as - (1) Respecting my parents and

elders , and striving to make them proud of me.

(2) Adopting the Ashtang Marg - The Eight Fold Path , to imbibe → Right Actions eg planting trees → Right Speech eg trying not to speak ill of anyone.

→ Right Meditation eg practicing yoga

→ Right effort eg dedicately pursuing my goals.

(3) The Madhyam Marg - Middle path of Buddha is something that I truely believe in to enhance my Emotional Intelligence - to stay calm & composed in stressful situations eg during family fights.

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At times, I do deviate from the ideals but always strive to rectify my course of actions to contribute towards Self Nourishment as well as Social welfar

More on Human Values

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