Buddhism, founded by Siddhartha Gautama, is not just a religion but a profound philosophy. As #UPSC aspirants, understanding its core principles can enrich your knowledge and perspective. Let's delve into the world of Buddhism! 🌸
🕊️ Born in Lumbini, Kapilavastu, Nepal, in 563 B.C., Gautama Buddha, from the Shakya Kshatriya clan, traced his lineage to the Ikshvaku dynasty. His profound journey culminated in Mahaparinirvana in 483 B.C. near Kushinara, marking his departure from world- Mahabhiraskramana. 🌟
At the heart of Buddhism lies the Four Noble Truths:
Suffering exists (Dukkha)
Suffering has a cause (Samudaya)
Suffering can cease (Nirodha)
There's a path to end suffering (Magga)
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Vedic Literature and Society for #UPSC Aspirants 🧘♂️
The Vedic period was a crucial era in Indian history, shaping the foundations of its culture, religion, and society. Let's explore some key aspects of Vedic literature and its influence on society. 🇮🇳
💡 The Vedic Period:
The Vedic period, spanning from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE, was divided into two main phases: the Rigvedic (Early Vedic) and Later Vedic periods. This era laid the groundwork for many aspects of Indian civilization.
📜 Vedic Texts:
The Vedas are the oldest sacred texts of Hinduism. There are four Vedas: Rigveda, Samaveda, Yajurveda, and Atharvaveda. They contain hymns, rituals, and philosophical insights, offering valuable glimpses into Vedic society.
Celebrations on RAS results was seen from majority of the bureaucratic lobby, but can you just imagine, State PCS of India's largest state produced result in 3 years.
That is
3 attempts of CSE, CAPF
9 of NDA, CDS, AFCAT
Leave the amount of ups and downs that might have happened
in the result,
An examination which is meant to be completed in an year is taking 3 years, still we are being an idiot to celebrate instead of asking the concerned authorities about it's prolonged delay and accountability if such things happen in near future.
So now let's do
some basic mathematics,
The fees for RAS exam was
Gen- Rs 250
OBC- Rs 150
SC/ST/OBC- Rs 50,
Though the number of general candidates must be highest still taking an average of Rs 150, which is paid by every student, right ?
Total number of candidates who filled the form were
Everyone cribs about Fundamental rights, but do you know you have to follow some Fundamental duties as well, which are there in part IV-A of the constitution and in Article 51-A,
Added by 42nd CAA, 1976 and the last one XI was added by 86th CAA, 2002
Let's have a look on them-
1. Abide by the Indian Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem
2. Cherish and follow the noble ideals that inspired the national struggle for freedom