Human Civilization is facing a multi-dimensional crisis; a crisis that poses challenge to each and every aspect of our life. The world has reached the cross-roads where there are two paths; one leading to violence, destruction and the other leading to peace, co-existence and non-violence. On this choice depends the future of human race survival.
Gandhiji taught us to stand against fear, to understand the importance of truth and peace. The meaning of peace is to offer happiness and non violence does not mean silence and inactivity in the face of injustice. All instances of injustice have to be opposed but without violence. His thought and technique had a universal appeal. His new weapons of non-violence (Ahinsa) and peace has carved out a new path not only for India but for the world.
Some people always say that it is easier said than done. Gandhi's extraordinary asset lies in the fact that he always attempted a blend between theory and practice, between thought and work. For him a thought or theory had no meaning unless it was translated into practice. Gandhiji himself adept what he preach and proved this by leading Satyagraha and Non-cooperation Movement and saw the country unifying to fight the single cause of India's independence.
Even nowadays people who study his ideology continue to find more significance and deeper relevance not only for present day problems but also for the future. As long as mankind is present on this Earth, Gandhi will be remembered as the first to have preached of non-violence as a solution to all problems in the society. His technique has singled him out as a great leader.
Gandhi has been rightly called the Mahatma and Father of our Nation and there is no doubt that he was the architect of India's freedom. On the occasion of the Gandhi Jayanti let us dedicate ourselves towards promoting peace and harmony and work for the progress of the nation.
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