Spirit of Non-Violence

We are now passing through a period of crisis. Let us hope and pray that a terrible catastrophe does not overtake the world. Let us hope and pray that the spirit of Non-violence — which inspired Ashoka, the Great, and even which inspired us in our struggle for freedom-will inspire and protect those in whose hands the destinies of the world lie today. Let us also hope that we shall settle not only our private differences and disputes through the method of conciliation and negotiation but also those international disputes and conflicts which lead to war unless the world puts faith in this principle and adopts it as its basis of action, it may well be that the progress, which advanced countries have made in preparing weapons of destruction, will lead to disaster.

The only hope of surviving this catastrophe is to live the way which Gandhi Ji lived and follow the lessons which he taught. This alone can help us in avoiding the catastrophe which threatens the world.