GS IV (lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders) (Simplex) (Analytical)

Better than a thousand hollow words, is one word that brings peace.  Discuss.

Best answer

Simran Bains wrote the best answer for this question and got a score of 4/10. The answer is being reproduced below for everyone’s convenience. Of course these answers can always be improved. (Best answer  of a particular only involves those given on that day, later answers may not have been checked)

Humans are blessed with the ABILITY to use their MINDS, THINK and ACT accordingly. There needs to a perfect coordination between what a person thinks, speaks and how he acts.

Buddha taught us the concept of RIGHT SPEECH which tells a person to abstain from LIES and lead a TRUTHFUL life. But in this contemporary era of materialism, people prefer sweet lies, rather than bitter truth.

“Words are mightier than a sword.” This highlights the importance of words. One should be CAREFUL with the words he uses, they might hit the wrong chords and create disharmony. Delivering HATE SPEECHES carelessly by political leaders has become a trend, but those aggressive words carry the potential to break violence and disturb SOCIAL HARMONY.

Instead, the leaders should realise their RESPONSIBILITIES and make efforts to use such a language which will reduce tension and anger.

During ELECTION CAMPAIGNS, political parties make numerous promises to lure voters. But they hardly stick to what they say. Hence, they lose FAITH and CREDIBILITY which people show in them.

It takes COURAGE for a person to stand by what he says. He should think twice before making promises and giving statements. Because once the words are spoken, they cannot be taken back. Words should be meant to promote goodwill and peace.