Truth and Non-Violence: The Foundations of Gandhian Philosophy
Journal Title: International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 6
Abstract
Gandhiji the father of nation is properly known as “Bapu” was a great supporter of truth and nonviolence. “Truth” or “Satya” and “Ahimsa” or “Non-Violence” are the foundations of Gandhian philosophy. They were two socio-political weapons he used in achieving his goals. Gandhi says that truth and non-violence are the two sides of the same coin and considers ahimsa as the means; and truth as an end. He was a great supporter of peace and believed that the truth and non-violence are the only means through which peace can be gained and problems solved. The modern world is full of challenges and we face challenges at each and every aspect of life. Terrorism, war, gender violence, corruption, casteism, regionalism are the grave challenges to the global peace. Many reformers advocated the peacekeeping strategies, but Gandhi widely accepted it. His teachings considerably played a vital role all over the world for spreading the peace and harmony. According to Gandhi peace and harmony can achieved by love, non-voilence, truthfulness, friendliness, compromise and cooperation. He was of the opinion that truth and non-violence binds us to one another and also to God. For him all men are essentially equal and there is an element of goodness present in every man, therefore disturbances, hatred, voience, and immorality can be removed from life by means of love and sacrifice.
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Nissar Ahmad Mir, Naieem Ahmad Khan
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