{"id":28865,"date":"2024-02-21T11:05:44","date_gmt":"2024-02-21T11:05:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=28865"},"modified":"2024-02-21T11:05:46","modified_gmt":"2024-02-21T11:05:46","slug":"what-do-the-following-quotations-mean-to-you-condemn-none-if-you-stretch-out-a-helping-hand-do-so-if-not-fold-your-hands-bless-brothers-and-let-them-go-their-own-way-swami-vivekananda-150-words-10-mar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-do-the-following-quotations-mean-to-you-condemn-none-if-you-stretch-out-a-helping-hand-do-so-if-not-fold-your-hands-bless-brothers-and-let-them-go-their-own-way-swami-vivekananda-150-words-10-mar\/","title":{"rendered":"What do the following quotations mean to you? &#8220;Condemn none: if you stretch out a helping hand, do so. If not, fold your hands, bless brothers, and let them go their own way.&#8221;- Swami Vivekananda.\u00a0 (150 Words, 10 Marks)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-gs-advance-and-mentorship-program-ampcsat?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=GS+Advanced\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Swami Vivekananda, a prominent figure in India&#8217;s spiritual and philosophical landscape, advocates for a philosophy of non-condemnation and compassionate action in his famous saying, &#8220;Condemn none: if you stretch out a helping hand, do so. If not, fold your hands, bless brothers, and let them go their own way.&#8221; These words encapsulate the essence of his teachings, emphasizing the importance of refraining from judgment and criticism while promoting a proactive approach to extending support and kindness to others. Vivekananda&#8217;s message underscores the power of empathy and understanding in fostering harmonious relationships and fostering a more compassionate society. By encouraging individuals to offer assistance when possible and to withhold condemnation when unable to help, Vivekananda promotes a worldview rooted in empathy, humility, and respect for the autonomy of others. His words serve as a timeless reminder of the transformative potential of compassion and the significance of uplifting others through both action and acceptance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tag: <\/strong>Human Values &#8211; lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d299ba819a8\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" 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href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-do-the-following-quotations-mean-to-you-condemn-none-if-you-stretch-out-a-helping-hand-do-so-if-not-fold-your-hands-bless-brothers-and-let-them-go-their-own-way-swami-vivekananda-150-words-10-mar\/#We_should_not_condemn_anyone_because\" title=\"We should not condemn anyone because:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">We should not condemn anyone because:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-do-the-following-quotations-mean-to-you-condemn-none-if-you-stretch-out-a-helping-hand-do-so-if-not-fold-your-hands-bless-brothers-and-let-them-go-their-own-way-swami-vivekananda-150-words-10-mar\/#Swami_Vivekanandas_idea_of_helping_hands\" title=\"Swami Vivekananda\u2019s idea of helping hands:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Swami Vivekananda\u2019s idea of helping hands:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-do-the-following-quotations-mean-to-you-condemn-none-if-you-stretch-out-a-helping-hand-do-so-if-not-fold-your-hands-bless-brothers-and-let-them-go-their-own-way-swami-vivekananda-150-words-10-mar\/#Blessing\" title=\"Blessing:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Blessing:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-do-the-following-quotations-mean-to-you-condemn-none-if-you-stretch-out-a-helping-hand-do-so-if-not-fold-your-hands-bless-brothers-and-let-them-go-their-own-way-swami-vivekananda-150-words-10-mar\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-do-the-following-quotations-mean-to-you-condemn-none-if-you-stretch-out-a-helping-hand-do-so-if-not-fold-your-hands-bless-brothers-and-let-them-go-their-own-way-swami-vivekananda-150-words-10-mar\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Decoding_the_Question\"><\/span><strong>Decoding the Question:&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>In Introduction, explain the meaning of the quote.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>In Body, explain all the terminologies mentioned in the quote.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Conclude, the answer with an opinion.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Answer\"><\/span><strong>Answer:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The quote is about the values of leadership, absence of coercion and along with that it is also concerned with the empowerment of people. No person, no one or nothing should be criticized strongly for moral or other reasons. Who we are to express complete disapproval of something! We can\u2019t force someone to accept something which a person doesn\u2019t want to. The best we can do is to give a helping hand with the potential to better the course and the conclusion of an event is the most valuable move.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"We_should_not_condemn_anyone_because\"><\/span><strong>We should not condemn anyone because:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Everyone has their own ideas, path and method of progress. If their path is not acceptable or if their ideas are not agreeable, we should not impose our decision, we can better give suggestions but cannot condemn. Moreover, we should keep in mind that -what we consider good for a person may not be good for others.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Every person has individualism and a unique soul. So, we should not condemn anyone but have to give necessary respect to the views and decisions of others.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>If a person commits mistakes, then he has the free will to commit mistakes, it is not that he has to follow one\u2019s direction. But yes, again we can make him\/her aware of things, give suggestions but cannot condemn or commit mistakes.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Swami_Vivekanandas_idea_of_helping_hands\"><\/span><strong>Swami Vivekananda\u2019s idea of helping hands:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If someone is following a different path which is not suggested, then we should still extend our helping hands and as Swami Vivekananda said, \u201chelping hands are better than praying lips\u201d.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Along with that, we can give handholding and Altruism as a gesture of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Criticism doesn\u2019t help anyone. Rather, it makes a person less eager to work. It spreads negativity. On the other hand, helping someone or for something gives support, confidence, and hope to a person to work harder.&nbsp;<\/li><li>&nbsp;If we are not in a position to offer help, a respectful greeting and asking for God\u2019s help and protection for someone or something is the best we can do.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The statement holds significance not only in day to day personal life but also in professional duties of, say, civil servants. A clerk at a pension sanctioning office can either help an old widowed lady get her rightful monthly pension or he can refuse her application for want of proper documents and worse off talk to her rudely and make her run from pillar to post for some forms and documents.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Blessing\"><\/span><strong>Blessing:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Swami Vivekananda\u2019s idea of blessing includes well wishing, expressing a hope to get good results and encouragement.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, in the truest sense, the society can be more tolerant and flourishing if the actions of people are directed by humanity and acceptance.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/UPSC-Essay-Course-1280\u00d7300-1-3.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42688 lazyload\" width=\"781\" height=\"182\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 781px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 781\/182;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-0852e8d9-d77d-4f32-b617-621718b5dbf9\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\"><\/span><strong>In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-f1a56b80-b7b4-4135-a37b-2aa2660d6bfd\">For UPSC Prelims Resources,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc-cse-prelims-resource-centre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-ac11dd41-cc2b-4afd-b9df-7cc51084d393\">For Daily Updates and Study Material:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-3285c649-2f18-4f86-b863-9ca055737fe0\">Join our Telegram Channel &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/WithEdukemy4IAS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Edukemy for IAS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" id=\"block-a98aa02f-712e-4117-a211-d368b2ee4be7\"><li>1. 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