“Happiness is not something readymade. It comes from your own actions.” – Dalai Lama – INSIGHTSIAS

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Topic: Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators;

7. What does this quote means to you? (150 words)

“Happiness is not something readymade. It comes from your own actions.” – Dalai Lama

Difficulty level: Easy

Why the question:

The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of ‘Quotes Wednesdays’ in Mission-2022 Secure.

Structure of the answer:

Introduction: 

Begin by explaining the literal meaning of the quote and highlighting the relation between happiness and ones action.

Body:

Write about ones action determines the consequences of the action as well the emotions from it. Good actions lead to happiness and bad actions to sadness/guilt. Mention how happiness is an outcome of our own actions. Justify with examples.

Conclusion:

Summarise by highlighting the importance of the quote in the present day.

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