Day of Non-Violence and Peace
Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated on this day in 1948.
In 1964, a group in Spain started this day to be celebrated in schools across the globe, with one general message: Universal love is better than egoism. Non-violence is better than violence. Peace is better than war.
Just 15 days ago was the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr, another proponent of peace and love who was assassinated. A sad reflection on our humanity when our best are beaten.
But it is their heart that perseveres, their intentions.
"Ideas are bulletproof."
For Gandhi, it was Satyagraha, non-violent resistance which translates to "truth force." His goal was for the India of his dreams, but it's something we can all look to.
Comments
Post a Comment