“The bomb-throwers have discredited the cause of freedom, in whose name they threw the bombs.”
Quote by Mahatma Gandhi
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Soul Force: Gandhi's Writings on Peace
Soul Force: Gandhi's Writings on Peace is a compilation of essays and speeches by Mahatma Gandhi, focusing on his profound thoughts and strategies for achieving peace through non-violent means. The book delves into his philosophy of satyagraha, or truth-force, and its application in various contexts, including social, political, and spiritual realms. 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.”
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“The difficulty one experiences in meeting himsa arises from weakness of mind.”
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“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