The Oxford Dictionary presents the defination of non violence as the absence of any tool or condition of violence at the physical level. However, the depths of non violence are deeply entrenched in the social, cultural, political, psychological and spiritual existence of human beings. STRANDS OF NONRead more
The Oxford Dictionary presents the defination of non violence as the absence of any tool or condition of violence at the physical level. However, the depths of non violence are deeply entrenched in the social, cultural, political, psychological and spiritual existence of human beings.
STRANDS OF NON – VIOLENCE:
- At a social level, Mahatma Gandhi presented non violence as a constructive and active tool to resist colonial powers by forging unity in oeaceful protests, like the Non Cooperation Movement in India (1930s).
- At the cultural level, the Dalai Lama argues that non violence is the root essence of all cultural values which ultimately gravitate towards the idea of peaceful coexistence.
- At the spiritual level, Ramakrishna Paramhansa highlighted that non violence is the very nature of human consciousness, that only feeds into truth and peace.
- At the psychological level, Viktor Frankl argues that non violence is not mere absene of violenc but the presence of harmonios thoughts and ideas.
BASIS OF MORAL VALUES:
Martin Luther King argues that non violence in reality harbours the core of other moral virtues, like –
- Peaceful coexistence with diverse communities of people. For instance, India has more than 1600 linguistic groups, 16 religious communities, etc living in harmony.
- Truthfulness, as Gandhi highlighted via his strive for Satyagraha in garb of non violent national movement.
- Prosperity is promoted with a rich emphasis on living within the harmony of diversity.
- Acceptance and acknowledgement of diversity is a direct result of non violence as a virture.
- Growth and development is promoted at the individual ad societal level as non violence is considered a primary virtue.
In essence, the absence of non violence as a core virtue leads to devastaing effects. The ongoing Israel – Palestine war is the testimonony to the negative and far fetched impact of violence as a virtue and political tactic. Hence, the need of the hour is to lay the foundation of individuals and countries on the basis of non violence and peace.
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Talent and Attitude should always go hand in hand. A person with good attitude will always flourish in whatever in does. TALENT : It may give individuals an advantage and allows them to excel in their chosen field with relative ease, but it a positive attitude - characterized by resilience, willingnRead more
Talent and Attitude should always go hand in hand. A person with good attitude will always flourish in whatever in does.
TALENT : It may give individuals an advantage and allows them to excel in their chosen field with relative ease, but it a positive attitude – characterized by resilience, willingness to learn, and strong work ethic that often determines sustained success. Talent alone may not be enough. Today in this competitive world dedication, skills and right attitude matters. If not talent can stagnate and go unrecognized.
ATTITUDE : Individuals with good attitude often are likely to embrace challenges, seek continuous improvement, and work effectively with others, which can help them overcome obstacles and adapt to changing circumstances. This will also help them to initiate a growth in their career. Good attitude will help to indulge in many activities with your peers , and this might showcase in your talent. one of the cons which I can mention is that a positive attitude alone may not compensate for a lack of fundamental skills or knowledge in certain technical and specialized arears.
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