Gandhian philosophy in peace and harmony

International Conference organized on September 2-3, 2013

1. Dr. J D Singh
Asst. Professor
G V (PG) College of Education (CTE)
Sangaria-335063, Rajasthan, India
Email: [email protected]

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3. Global peace has become a major
concern these days.
In the present time, humanity is
facing a terrible challenge of its own
existence.
There is a general restlessness in the
entire world which is leading to
widespread violence.
Today communal amity has become
essential for national integration and
hence Gandhi gave it the highest
priority.

4. Need of Gandhian Philosophy
Especially today when we are
surrounded by the forces of darkness,
we need a leader like Gandhi, a man
of rare courage, character, and
charisma, who dares to tell the truth,
who can overcome violence with
non-violence, and who shows us the
way to light.
Therefore, Gandhian philosophy and
thoughts are relevant in the changing
world of today and can help in
difficult time, and the philosophy is
also needed for global peace.

5. Gandhian philosophy about peace
Mahatma Gandhi believed
that the universality of
religion can best be realized
through the universlization of
education, and that such
universalization is the spring
board for national
integration.
He and his followers threw
the King of England and his
great armies out of India
using weapons of truth and
non-violence.

6. Gandhian Thoughts
According to Gandhi the universal
human value of Ahimsa ought to be
cultivated not merely at personal
level, but at social, national and
international level too.
It is a very powerful means to avoid
conflict, since it springs from inner
realisation of the equality of all
human beings.
He lived, thought, acted and
inspired by the vision of a humanity
evolving towards a world of peace
and harmony.

7. Peace and Gandhian philosophy
Peace can be described as:
•Absence of war
•Sense of inner peace and well-
being
•Sense of tranquility
•Harmonious relationships
•Balance in nature (ecology)
•Forgiving nature
•Working for social justice – human
rights, poverty etc.

8. According to Gandhi ji Values like
truth, non-violence, humility,
forgiveness, tolerance, love, fairness,
unselfishness are meant for the peace,
prosperity and harmony of the world.
If human values are not there,
humanity will be destroyed.
Gandhi’s philosophy of non-violence
has found expression in other
movements around the world.
The Gandhian philosophy that includes
ideas such as those above is certainly
relevant today.
Peace and Gandhian philosophy

9. He and others believed India should
have its freedom and get rid of the
English rulers and their army.
So he taught his people to fight
back at the English - but not with
guns or other weapons.
Gandhi’s ideas of non-violent
protest - or trying to change unfair
practices or laws without hurting
anyone - have been used by
important leaders in our country
and around the world.
Peace and Gandhian philosophy

10. Peace and Gandhian philosophy
Gandhi left many valuable sayings
for the modern man to fight for
goodness in society in a non-
violent way.
The force of power never wins
against the power of love. There
can be no democracy where there
is no harmony, no peace.
Mahatma Gandhi taught us that
we can bring harmony to our
world by becoming champions of
love and peace for all.

11. Peace and Gandhian philosophy
Mahatma Gandhi has a source of
inspiration, not only for the nation,
but for the entire world. He inspired
the world with his faith in truth and
justice for all Mankind.
Communal harmony had the pride of
place in Gandhi's constructive
programme.
Hoping that everyone one sees A
world of love and unity
He is the great Personage Whose
Teachings will enable humanity to
build a new world.

12. Influences of Gandhian Philosophy
In fact, two out of the four pillars of
education suggested by the Delor’s
report, namely learning to live together
and learning to be, are related to
peaceful living.
Dr Martin Luthar King and Dr Nelson
Mandela were greatly influenced by
Gandhi's principles. President Obama
is also impressed.
National Curriculum Framework
(NCF-2005) by NCERT asserts that
education must be able to promote
values that foster peace, humanness
and tolerance in a multi-cultural
society.

13. Peace and harmony can be achieved by-
Integrated efforts
Actualizing students’
potentials
Teaching students how to
learn and un-learn about life
Helping them make peace
with themselves and others,
live in harmony
Help in dealing with conflict,
destruction and prejudice etc.

14. Role players in promoting peace and harmony
For world peace and harmony,
we have to develop common
culture and attitude among
global people.
Initiatives of peace to be taken
up by all stake holders
Educators and psychologists
Religious and spiritual leaders
Administrators and legislators
Parents and students

15. Conclusion
A world of peace can be achieved if we learn
and adopt the power of non-violence, as
shown by the life of Mahatma Gandhi.
Let us join hands together and
“Pray for peace, work for peace, and let live in
peace and harmony”

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