India Independence Day
India woke up to freedom 58 years ago. The world finally began to cast off the shackles of empire and so began the demise of the British Raj. Hurrah!
Gandhi's devotion to truth and his non-violent path to redressing wrongs is still an inspiration.
What happened to the idealism of the world? I can't help but think that instead of advancing, the socio-political organisation of humanity is regressing.
Politicians now strive for power, but once they achieve it, they expose the nothingness of their motives. Those killing children to advance their cause have clearly not heard of peaceful non-cooperation. No cause justifies the murder of another human being.
It's quite simple really, the world needs another Gandhi. Happy Independence Day, India.
Gandhi's devotion to truth and his non-violent path to redressing wrongs is still an inspiration.
What happened to the idealism of the world? I can't help but think that instead of advancing, the socio-political organisation of humanity is regressing.
Politicians now strive for power, but once they achieve it, they expose the nothingness of their motives. Those killing children to advance their cause have clearly not heard of peaceful non-cooperation. No cause justifies the murder of another human being.
It's quite simple really, the world needs another Gandhi. Happy Independence Day, India.
posted by Balcancan at 8/15/2005
4 Comments:
Preach it sistah.
Had a hard time picking a Gandhi quote to include in here because I'm incredibly tired and there are so many to choose from, but for now, how about:
"There is no escape for any of us save through truth and non-violence. I know that war is wrong. It is an unmitigated evil. I know too that it has got to go"
- Nonviolence in Peace and War, vol. 1, September 12, 1928. pg 75.
For an excellent concise guide to Gandhi's writings check out "Mohandas Gandhi Essential Writings" by John Dear.
What a lovely tribute. I wish you were here to fly the flag with us.
India can't wait to welcome you, Myreens.
Good quote Joeski! One of the most famous ones.
I was flying the flag with you in India in spirit. :)
On behalf of Mangs (as evil blogger wont let her post!):
"An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind" - Gandhi.
Good one dood!!! :)
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