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"One who is devoted to one's duty attains highest perfection in life." Analyse this statement with reference to sense of responsibility and personal fulfilment as a civil servant.

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UPSC CSE 2025 (Prelims) CSAT Official Paper (25-May-2025)

This statement resonates deeply with the concept of ‘Nishkama Karma’ – performing one's duty without attachment to the outcome. For a civil servant, this is the pathway to both professional excellence and personal fulfilment.

A sense of responsibility means a civil servant views their work not as a job, but as a solemn commitment to the public good. This devotion drives them to perform their duties with integrity, diligence, and impartiality. This consistent, dedicated action is what leads to "perfection"—the mastery of administrative skills and the successful delivery of public services.

Personal fulfilment arises from this process. The satisfaction of having made a tangible difference in people's lives—by ensuring a village gets clean water, a child gets an education, or justice is delivered—provides a profound sense of purpose that transcends salary or status. True perfection for a civil servant isn't about achieving a high rank, but about a life lived in meaningful service.

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