IF ONE does not practice nonviolence in one's personal relations with others, and hopes to use it in bigger affairs, one is vastly mistaken. Non-violence like charity must begin at home. But if it is ...

Looking at the future of nonviolent action at the turn of the present century, described as the bloodiest one in history, may rightfully generate feelings of pessimism. Yet this otherwise the ...

Earth, water, sky, air and fire; these are the five elements (panch mahabhut) which are considered to be very important in the Indian philosophy regarding a way to lead life. It is said that these ...

Mahatma Gandhi had multifaceted personality. His aim in the life was to achieve enlightenment by serving his nation and man kind. He was born in India and so he was of the opinion that it was his ...

A democratic system requires a set of structures and procedures, but it also needs a democratic culture. The vibrancy in democracy cannot be ensured by merely establishing new structures, a shift from ...

At the root of all-pervasive problem of the crisis of character is the decline of religion. I wish to voice my serious concern over the state of Hinduism as it is found in practice. For the educated ...

A Place to learn about Gandhi, his life, work & philosophy. This comprehensive site is regularly updated & maintained by non-profit Gandhian Organizations in India & has a wealth of information & ...

So far peace has been conceived and discussed in the context of war in Western thought. But peace can be both a state of mind, as well as a state of society, so that every kind of violence, from world ...

Here we have put articles of various leading and prominent authors and personalities, on what they feel about Mahatma Gandhi and Peace Prize, and other Peace Prizes in the name of Mahatma Gandhi. If ...