“How can I make difference so that I may bring peace to this world that I love and cherish so much? A name flickers instantly in my mind.” – Mahatma Gandhi Power is of two kinds says Gandhi. One is obtained by the fear of punishment and the other by acts of love. Power based on love is a thousand times more effective and permanent then the one derived from fear of punishment. Throughout his life, Mahatma Gandhi fought against the power of force during the British rein over the world. He transformed the minds of millions, to fight for injustice with peaceful means and non-violence.
His message was as transparent to his enemy as it was to his followers. He believed that, if we fight for the cause of humanity and greater justice, it should include even those who do not conform to our cause. Gandhi says a war inflicts pain and sorrow on everyone. History has witnessed countless examples of dictators; a world of peace may be achieved only if we use non-violence. Gandhi demonstrated these action and lead by example. AHISMA teaches us to entertain the same respect for faiths of others as we accord to our own, thus admitting the imperfection of the latter this admission will be readily made by a seeker of truth who follows the law of love. If we attained the full vision of truth, we would no longer be seekers, (All religions are true p.2) If all religions but the religion one believes in is truth, then why couldn’t all religions be seen as truth.
Truth then becomes the responsibility of the individual to accept what is theirs and the rest of humanities as well. Essentially, it is leading with love and understanding, and non-violence first which would then allow one to be open enough to respect what anyone would consider their faith, their religion. To be tolerable against those whom do not have the same beliefs as you because they all share the same common fundamentals. (Gandhi 2)
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The conversation between Gandhi and Prof. Krizenski attributes to what Gandhi truly believes. Krizenski says my religion is truth he’s found through his extensive philosophical readings. It is my goodwill Krizenski says. Gandhi says it is not enough. He says (Gandhi) you would have more respect for me if I was a catholic. And Krizenski says he could be as great as St. Francis about Gandhi. Gandhi then replies that it isn’t within the reins of his own religion, thus asking to show the same respect for what he has his faith in. There are many causes that I am prepared to die for but no cause that I am prepared to kill for.
Mahatma Gandhi. No matter where we live, what religion we practice or what culture we cultivate, at the heart of everything, we are all humans. We all have the same ambitions and aspirations to raise our family and to live life to its fullest. Our cultural, religious and political differences should not provide the backbone to invoke conflicts that can only bring sorrow and destruction to our world. (zenhabits.net) Ultimately, we must become the change we want to see in the world says Gandhi. He believed in his teachings and lead by example, love, and non- violence politically and through the way he lead his life.
