SHIKHAR Mains 2023 Day 20 Model Answer - English

Updated : 1st Jul 2023

Q1: निम्नलिखित उद्धरण का आपके विचार से क्या अभिप्राय है?

"भाईचारे के बिना, स्वतंत्रता, और समानता जैसे एक प्राकृतिक विषय वस्तु नहीं बन सकता है।" - बी. आर. अम्बेडकर

What do the following quotations mean to you?

"Without fraternity, liberty and equality could not become a natural course of things.." - B. R. ambedkar

Approach

In the introduction, briefly Write the contribution of Babasaheb Ambedkar for the weaker sections of the society.
Further explain with arguments how important brotherhood is, for liberty and equality.
Conclude appropriately with the importance of fraternity in Indian society.

Answer -

Dr. Ambedkar has always been known for his role in the struggle for modern India. He was a vocal supporter of equality and rights of the untouchables. He was a patriot who always believed in liberty, equality and fraternity.

Fraternity is a pre-condition for liberty and equality:

Fraternity means the feeling of brotherhood among all Indians - to be united as Indians. It is the principle that unites social life. Without fraternity it is difficult to achieve equality and freedom in society. In Indian society people have divided themselves into different castes and religions.
People of different castes and religions place each other in a hierarchy. They do not see each other as equal participants in society. At present, hatred and bigotry on the basis of caste and religion are increasing which is becoming evident from the incidents of lynchings and riots.
The biggest reason for such things is the lack of fraternity among people. People consider their caste and religion above national interest.

Fraternity as Sympathy:

Fraternity in the present day means various activities experienced by humans in daily life such as wearing different types of clothes, worshiping different deities, speaking different languages, following different political views, in fact all In the same inherent human dignity and emotion, dreams, hopes, disappointments, pain, joy, anger, love, triumph and defeat are experienced.
Fraternity requires imagination of how the other feels. It requires feeling the suffering and humiliation of the other and thinking that we were once one. Only then we can treat all people as equals.
The fraternity will grow only when we think that the victim is also connected to me and feel that he is the same as me, then only I can better imagine what the other person is feeling.

Fraternity as Solidarity:

If we are trying to achieve a society where everyone has equal status in the society then solidarity is extremely important.
We cannot leave the victims of injustice just to deal with our problems. In a society built of social cohesion, when violence occurs with minorities, the majority class comes out to fight for justice and opposes caste discrimination.
In India, we agitate only when injustice is done to our caste or religion. But we have to keep solidarity with people of all castes and religions.

Conclusion: If we want to realize the constitutional dream which has equal value for all and everyone has the freedom to pursue their dreams without social restrictions, then fraternity is the only thing that we should try to achieve as a nation in the contemporary times.

Q2: पंडित दीनदयाल उपाध्याय के एकात्म मानववाद की अवधारणा को स्पष्ट करते हुए इसकी प्रासंगिकता का परीक्षण कीजिये ?

While explaining the concept of Integral Humanism of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya, examine its relevance?

Approach:

Explain Integral Humanism of Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya.
Discuss the relevance in the present context.

Answer:

Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay was a versatile philosopher, sociologist, economist and politician. He introduced the concept of Antyodaya and Integral Human Philosophy. This philosophy is the philosophy of the integrated development of the individual as a unit of the whole society, culture and society. Human is at the centre of this philosophy.

Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay opposed capitalism and socialist ideology. According to them, both these ideologies are based on materialistic purposes. Simultaneously, he envisioned a classless, casteless and conflict free social system.

The concept of Integral Humanism involves a view of the individual as a whole. One has not only body but also mind, intellect and soul. If any one of these elements is neglected, then the happiness of the person will become meaningless. Similarly, accepting the unity of all the different souls of the human, animal or plant class, rejecting the inherent diversity.

Current relevance of Integral Humanism-

Today globalization has promoted materialism on the one hand and on the other hand also created a situation of social stagnation. Promoted migration and disintegration (social, political etc.). Integral humanism opposed extreme materialism.
Due to lack of proper distribution of resources, the gap between the rich and the poor is continuously increasing. Antyodaya has a vision to ensure the participation of weaker sections in the benefits derived from the resources.
Inclusive development is not taking place due to increasing malnutrition, poverty, unemployment etc. The philosophy of Integral Humanism is more effective in promoting inclusive growth.
The philosophy of Integral Humanism also supports the ideas of democracy, social equality and human rights, since the respect and equality of all religions and castes is one of the important features of the Dharmaraja.

Even today the society is divided into different classes, castes, communities. Integral humanism envisions a classless, casteless and conflict free social system so that a better society can be created.
Integral Humanism is a philosophy based on the attitude of human beings to lead a dignified life. Drives a welfare state like India for inclusive development.

At present, through Mission Antyodaya, an attempt was made by the government to merge the schemes related to the social sector of various ministries so that the needy persons of the society can get all-round benefits. Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas and Sabka Vishwas through the government are inspired by the ideology of Deendayal Upadhyay.