GS4 · 10 marks · 150 words

'Strength does not come from physical capacity but from an indomitable will.' - Gandhi. What does strength mean to you and how far do you agree with the given statement? Discuss with suitable example.

Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023

Human ValuesIndian Thinkers

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

Kush MotwaniAIR 11 · CSE 2023 · 198 wordsTheir whole copy

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Gandhiji had said the given statement in the context of Satyagraha and non-violent struggle being symbol of strength of the soul.

To me, strength simply means the intensity of any action/emotion/argument, etc.

Body · points

  1. Physical strength: intensity of physical force. Eg: of indigenously developed missile [Agni].

  2. Mental strength: inner ability to handle stress, adversity, etc. Eg: Strength displayed at the loss of a loved one.

  3. Spiritual strength: Strength of thoughts, of inner conscience. Eg: Gandhiji's Satyagraha

  4. Strength of an argument: logical consistency, etc. Eg: lawyer Nani Palkhivala in Minerva Mills case at Supreme Court.

  5. Strength of morality: courage to adhere to moral duty. Eg: IES officer Satyendra Dubey, who gave up his life fighting corruption.

  6. Strength of collective will / society: society collectively facing challenges. Eg: Mentioned by honorable PM Modi and Bombay High Court, in the context of [society fighting COVID].

Thus, I agree with the statement.

Strength does come from will, especially [mental strength] and [moral strength]

[Yet, there are also other sources of [strength]:]

  1. Social Capital → collective strength
  2. Spiritual maturity → spiritual strength

Close · a way forward

etc.

So [NEP 2020] implementation should also develop other types of strength in school children.

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