Prime Minister shares a Sanskrit Subhashitam, highlights the qualities of an ideal and truly excellent individual

Quote/Subhashitam:

• परकार्येषु युक्तात्मा स्वकार्ये क्षिप्रसाधनम्। सुहृत्कार्येषु निर्वृत्ती राजकार्येषु विक्रमः ।।

Meaning:

• An excellent individual wholeheartedly devotes themselves to others' tasks, efficiently completes their own duties, selflessly helps friends, and demonstrates courage in national duties.

Relevance for UPSC (GS4/Essay):

• This Subhashitam can be used in GS4 Ethics to illustrate qualities like selflessness, efficiency, integrity, and patriotism, which are essential for public servants. It provides a classical Indian perspective on an ideal individual's conduct across personal, social, and national spheres, highlighting the balance between individual responsibility and collective welfare.