Question Q.1GS2GS2
"India's democratic roots are deeply embedded in its ancient civilizational ethos." Discuss in the context of India being referred to as the "Mother of Democracy".
Introduction
Democracy has firmly been defined as 'government for the people, by the people and of the people'. However, democracy is not a western invention, and finds such mention in India's culture heritage, the tag 'India-Mother of Democracy'.
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Main Body
India's democratic roots born ancient civilizational ethos.
1Indian polity - Rig Vedic period: Enshrined 'Sabha and Samiti' organization of the public. Even the Raja/King had to respect the authority of the Sabha and Samiti - Not a Theocracy Power.
2Religiously - Buddhist Sanghas:
Run on democratic consensus and public debate/discussion.
Even often of Rig Vedic period held to the Samitee duty, they desperat public opinion.
3Historical Importance & Sacred and Pancha paksho:
Democratic values of constructive debate and ethical reflection in spiritual debates.
4Continuance across history - Presence of local-level democratic governance → Britsi Kundalrali system.
— D.S.K. PRACHET · AIR 193
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Conclusion
Thus, we must take inspiration from the historic examples and values of democracy present in society to be a shining example of the world. Largest and far democracy.
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Topper
D.S.K. PRACHET
AIR 1932025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Indian Constitution - Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure
Evolution and Features
Democracy in Ancient India
Writing Stats
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