Topic: Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and the world.
7. According to the Yoga school of philosophy, the goal of life is to attain self-realization and liberation from suffering. How can the principles of yoga be applied to contemporary ethical dilemmas, such as those related to environmental conservation, social justice, and human rights? (250 Words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Insights On India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of ‘Philosophical Mondays’ in Mission-2023 Secure.
Key Demand of the question: To write about the yoga school of philosophy and how it can be applied to contemporary ethical issues.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by giving a brief on the Yoga School of Philosophy and its goal in life.
Body:
First, explain the principles of Yoga and the significance of self-realization and liberation from suffering.
Next, highlight how these principles can be applied to contemporary ethical dilemmas such as environmental conservation, social justice, and human rights.
For example, Yoga’s principle of Ahimsa (non-violence) can be applied to environmental conservation and animal welfare issues.
Similarly, the principle of Satya (truthfulness) can be applied to address social justice issues such as discrimination and inequality.
Explain in detail each principle of yoga and how it can be applied to contemporary ethical dilemmas.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarizing the key points.
