A world of peace can be achieved if we learn the power of non-violence, as shown by the life of Mahatma Gandhi.
“If humanity is to progress, Gandhi is inescapable. He
lived, thought, acted and inspired by the vision of humanity evolving toward a
world of peace and harmony.” – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Have you ever dreamed about a joyful world
with peace and prosperity for all Mankind – a world in which we respect and
love each other despite the differences in our culture, religion and way of
life?
I often feel helpless when I see the world in
turmoil, a result of the differences between our ideals and aspirations. This leads
to grief and sorrow being inflicted on millions of innocent victims by a few
who abuse the power of their convictions.
“How can I make
difference so that I may bring peace to this world that I love and cherish so
much? A name flickers instantly in my mind.” – Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi inspired the world with his
faith in truth and justice for all Mankind. He was a great soul who loved even
those who fought against his ideals to bring about peace with non-violence. How
could a meek and fragile person of small physical stature inspire millions to
bring about a profound change in a way the mightiest had never achieved before?
His
achievements were nothing less than miracles — his creed was to bring peace to
not only those who suffered injustice and sorrow but to espouse a new way of
life for Mankind, with peace and harmony. His life was a message — a message of
peace over power, of finding ways to reconcile our differences, and of living
in harmony with respect and love even for our enemy.
Let us learn five great teachings of Mahatma Gandhi:
Teaching
# 1: Power is of two kinds. One is obtained by the fear of punishment and the
other by acts of love. Power based on love is a thousand times more effective
and permanent then the one derived from fear of punishment.
Teaching
# 2: What difference does it make to the dead, the orphans, and the homeless,
whether the mad destruction is wrought under the name of totalitarianism or the
holy name of liberty and democracy?
Teaching
# 3: There are many causes that I am prepared to die for but no cause that I am
prepared to kill for.
Teaching
#4: We must become the change we want to see in the world.
Teaching
# 5: An eye for an eye will only make the whole world blind.
History can attest to the fact that most human
conflicts have been as a result of a stubborn approach by our leaders. Our
history would turn out for the better if our leaders could just learn that most
disputes can be resolved by showing a willingness to understand the issues of
our opponents and by using diplomacy and compassion.
No matter where
we live, what religion we practice or what culture we cultivate, at the heart
of everything, we are all humans. We all have the same ambitions and
aspirations to raise our family and to live life to its fullest. Our cultural,
religious and political differences should not provide the backbone to invoke
conflicts that can only bring sorrow and destruction to our world.
Khair…..lets come to the conclusion by sayings of Albert Einstein on Gandhi.
“Generations to
come, it may be, will scarce believe that such one as this ever in flesh and
blood walked upon this earth.”.
Mahatma
Gandhi taught us that we can bring harmony to our world by becoming champions
of love and peace for all. The task is daunting, but he has shown that a
fragile, meekly man of small physical stature can achieve feats of incredible
magnitude with a staunch belief to practice peace through non-violence.
Will
you make a pledge to become the change that you would like to see in this
world? I have.
Let
the first act of every morning be to make the following resolve for the day:
- I shall not fear anyone on Earth.
- I shall fear only God.
- I shall not bear ill will toward anyone.
- I shall not submit to injustice from anyone.
- I shall conquer untruth by truth. And in resisting untruth, I shall put up with all suffering.
–
Mahatma Gandhi
Wish you all a great Gandhi
Jaynti time and great future ahead….
