Prime Minister shares Sanskrit Subhashitam highlighting the strength of courage and resilience
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized that courage is the greatest strength of a nation, highlighting its importance in remaining united and moving towards progress, prosperity, and self-reliance. He shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam that conveys the idea that even mountains can be shaken by tempestuous winds, but the mind of the steadfast remains unwavering and undisturbed. This message is conveyed through a tweet from the Prime Minister's official account.
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Prelims-testable facts
- 01The Prime Minister of India has stated that courage is the greatest strength of a nation.
- 02Courage inspires a country to remain united even in the face of difficult challenges.
- 03According to the Subhashitam, even mountains can be shaken and set in motion by tempestuous winds at the time of dissolution.
- 04The mind of the steadfast remains unwavering and undisturbed even amidst the gravest trials.
- 05Courage is essential for a nation to move steadily towards progress, prosperity, and self-reliance.
- 06The Subhashitam highlights the importance of courage in maintaining national unity and resilience.
Trap alerts
- Most people think that courage is only about physical bravery, but actually it encompasses mental and emotional strength as well.
- Many students assume that the concept of courage is unique to Western cultures, but actually ancient Indian wisdom, such as the Subhashitam, also emphasizes its importance.
Mains Practice Question
Discuss the role of courage in nation-building, examining its impact on unity and progress.
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What is the greatest strength of a nation, according to the Prime Minister?
- A.Courage
- B.Resilience
- C.Self-reliance
- D.Progress
The Prime Minister considers courage as the greatest strength of a nation, inspiring unity and progress.
Consider the following statements regarding Courage as a strength of a nation: 1. The Prime Minister said that courage is the greatest strength of a nation. 2. Courage inspires a country to remain united in times of crisis. 3. A nation's prosperity and self-reliance are directly linked to its GDP. How many of the above statements are correct?
- A.Only one
- B.Only two
- C.All three
- D.None
The text supports the first two statements as they are direct quotes or paraphrased from the Prime Minister's statement. However, there is no mention of a nation's prosperity and self-reliance being linked to its GDP.
Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: Courage inspires a country to remain united in times of crisis. Statement-II: The steadfast mind remains unwavering and undisturbed even in the gravest trials. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
- A.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
- B.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct but Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
- C.Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
- D.Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
Statement-I is supported by the Prime Minister's statement. Statement-II describes a characteristic of the steadfast mind, but it does not explain why courage inspires a country to remain united in times of crisis.