“The present war is the saturation point in violence. It spells, to my mind, also its doom.”
Quote by Mahatma Gandhi
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The Essential Gandhi: An Anthology of His Writings on His Life, Work, and Ideas
This anthology brings together a selection of Mahatma Gandhi's most significant writings, offering insights into his personal journey, his role in the Indian independence movement, and his enduring principles of non-violence and civil disobedience. more
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Mahatma Gandhi
A leader of the Indian independence movement, lawyer, politician, and social activist, Mahatma Gandhi is revered as the 'Father of the Nation'. He advocated for non-violence and unity between Hindus and Muslims, leading the Indian struggle for independence and profoundly influencing history both in India and around the world. more
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“True ahimsa lay in running into the mouth of himsa.”
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“Vehement writing, even if it is charged with truth, is no answer to violent action.”
Source: Collected Works
“Our nonviolence in respect of the Government is a result of our incapacity for effective violence.”
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“The Koran says that there can be no heaven for one who sheds the blood of an innocent neighbour.”
Source: Hindu Dharma
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“The difficulty one experiences in meeting himsa arises from weakness of mind.”
Source: The Mind of Mahatma Gandhi
“When the panchayat raj is established, public opinion will do what violence can never do.”
Source: The Moral and Political Writings of Mahatma Gandhi: Non-Violent Resistance and Social Transformation
“When there is no desire for fruit, there is also no temptation for untruth or himsa.”
Source: The Encyclopaedia of Gandhian Thoughts