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14 August 2026

Discourse on dharma and karma

The topic provides conceptual context for Indian philosophical thought and ethical frameworks, which can be used to enrich answers in GS4 or GS1, though it lacks the specificity of a current event or policy.

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Notes

  • Dharma and Karma are conceptual frameworks defining ethical conduct and the consequences of human actions.
  • Papa (sin) and Punya (merit) are defined by the alignment of actions with the will of the Supreme Being.
  • The Law of Karma posits that current life circumstances, including birth conditions and health, are determined by past actions.
  • The concept of divine agency suggests that while the Supreme Being facilitates situations for individuals to experience the fruits of past karma, the individual retains free will in decision-making.
  • Human agency is responsible for the moral quality of actions taken within these divinely created situations, leading to further accumulation of merit or demerit.

Questions

  1. Discuss the ethical dimensions of the doctrine of Karma in Indian philosophy and its implications for individual moral responsibility. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. According to the discourse on Karma, which of the following best describes the role of the Supreme Being in human actions?

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