So those in authority in dealing with serious issues in the whole world in general must have the humility to understand and accommodate the opposite point of view. They should have love and regard for those who cry for justice and rights and even those clamouring for separation. In that case there would be room for discussion, negotiation and settlement. Non-violence and Satyagraha [pursuit of Truth] presuppose humility and readiness to understand even the most unpleasant stand of the opponent. This is applicable to those in power if they want to deal with the problem non-violently.
For those who cry for justice, and in this process even clamouring for separation in many countries India, also the non-violent Satyagraha would mean determined non-cooperation without ill-will, dogged determination to suffer for their rights and readiness to compromise if their demand is substantially met by granting them maximum without separation, because separation anywhere in the world is not a permanent solution to a problem.
It is a fact that non-violent Satyagraha sometimes takes longer time but, definitely, it cause less damage to persons and property and does not leave trace of hatred and ill-will. Ultimately imbibed with Ahimsa it is pursuit of Truth and Truth wins always.
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Renowned Scholar, Indologist and India expert Dr. Ravindra Kumar is a Former Vice-Chancellor of CCS University, Meerut, India. Also he is the Editor of ‘GLOBAL-PEACE’-An International Journal of Philosophy, Peace, Education, Culture and Civilization.
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