UPSC Ethics daily answer writing Practice 10th February

UPSC Ethics daily answer writing Practice 10th February 

Topic:Lessons from the Lives and Teachings of Great Leaders, Reformers and Administrators; 

Question:“Without values, there is no purpose in doing anything and it won’t be worthwhile.” Narayana Murthy.What does this quotations mean to you in the present context?(Answer in 150 words)10

Question:“Without values, there is no purpose in doing anything and it won’t be worthwhile.” Narayana Murthy.What does this quotations mean to you in the present context?

General analysis of the question:  in this question you should explore the significance of leading a value based purposeful life. here you should write about how certain great men led virtuous lives based on certain values.

In this question you can write about values providing a moral framework to people for leading a life with purpose. The life shouldn’t just be based on narrow selfish ends. However it must be directed to achieve higher goal of individual excellence, which are to be invested in collective benefit of the society.

You can quote the example of Gandhi Ji, who led a purposeful life on the basis of truth and non-violence as his foundational values.