The day the power of love overrules the love of power, the world will know peace.” – Mahatma Gandhi

By Dr. Ishita Puri (PRT ENGLISH)

Today, when the world is combating issues like cross-border terrorism, international conflicts, wars, and other forms of violence, we are contemplating the pertinence of Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy of Ahimsa in the current scenario. Gandhiji not only led the country to achieve Poorna Swaraj (Total Independence), but also laid the foundation for a New India free from social evils like casteism, religious differences, economic inequalities, and gender bias. 

Gandhiji was born in India but his name reverberates in the minds of people across all continents. The values and principles espoused by him are cherished and revered in every part of the globe. Former US President Barrack Obama to world leaders like Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson Mandela, Ho Chi Minh, and Dalai Lama considers themselves ardent supporter of Gandhiji’s ideology. Being a visionary, Mahatma Gandhi was the inspiration for a revolution brought by non-violence, Satyagraha (hunger strike) and endurance. 
How true is the philosophy - “The past is in your head but the future is in your hand.” Our actions will determine our future; the choice that we make today will establish the progression of events in the future. We are sustaining in a world where every second country is striving to emerge as a superpower. The explanation behind such action is very simple to be construed - growing vulnerability, oppression, and tyranny. In the nuclear era, where one is in the possession of powerful weapons intended for mass destruction and global annihilation, Gandhiji’s philosophy of Ahimsa is gaining relevance. Sometimes boasting supremacy through brutality and barbaric acts doesn’t solve the problem, but it’s the table talks, discussions, and peace negotiations that pave the way for a better world and make a difference. And that’s why there are several peace-making organizations working globally to promote ‘World Peace instead of ‘World War. 

Why would anyone follow a frail old man or his philosophies when everything could be solved through wars and brute forces? Because he appealed to our morality and made people realize that when spiritual strength appears to establish itself, it reduces the materialistic world's values to powerlessness. In the 21st century, ‘an eye for an eye can never be a perpetual and rational solution as all it will cause is a vast level of obliteration where the people, states, and countries will lock horns to prove their superiority against one another by any means. Gandhi’s way to deal with problems was always unique, he always looked for an ideal society consisting of communal harmony, non-violence, liberty, and equality. 
Though many of Gandhiji's beliefs are considered archaic now, as seen by the fact that no one uses Gandhiji's iconic spinning wheel in the age of information technology and there is little chance of practicing self-control in the age of consumption, we must not miss this one Idea of following Ahimsa. As a matter of fact, every inhabitant of every country should at least endeavor to induct this quality in their way of life which is the only plausible key to survival. The citizens of modern India may find Ahimsa quixotic but, many philosophers, thinkers, and intellectuals around the world feel that the path of Ahimsa may bring about significant transformation and guide the nations around the globe on treading the pathway to peace and progress.

At Xavier’s, we create a culture of peace and tradition of tolerance by educating our learners about the positive consequences of following peaceful means and camaraderie. We understand our social responsibility of creating a love for the new world of peace and fellowship. Our education system helps in developing the right attitude among our children for modeling the Gandhian philosophy of non-violence and peaceful living in their lives. To live peacefully and harmoniously as a well-adjusted individuals in their surroundings, the value system in our children is developed in such a way that non-violence becomes a part of their ethos and overall personality. We believe that an individual can follow peaceful practices only when his mind is at peace. We stimulate our learners’ inner peace by making them perform prayers, yoga, and meditation. The instinct to live and let live is deeply ingrained in our students thus making them liberal and tolerant individuals. We are born for love and friendship and not for hatred, feud, and war. 
“There is no way to peace; peace is the way.” – Mahatma Gandhi

By Dr.Itisha Puri
PRT English Anchor
 

When the young and old are together
The nation is being altogether 
The blood-stained street marked the death
The sound of breath stopped when the nation became a field for battle 
That’ll make the nation shatter 
Whose mistake is it when both think they are right 
Now the Almighty will decide who is wrong and right

In today’s scenario everyone is fighting
Why the war happens when we say words are stronger than swords 
Why don’t people stop and think when taking a step towards weapon 
Isn’t weapon a second option 
There’s a caution when you are in a battle you can lose your life
Someone can strike you off
Also, to prevent a fight we need to respect the other side 
Let’s forgive as Ukraine is just a border line.
 

By Mehr Kang 
VI A
 

The principle of Ahimsa is very relevant in today's world, which is experiencing violence in the form of terrorism and other conflicts.
Things can be solved without war and it’s been proved by Mahatma Gandhi. The war going on between Russia and Ukraine is impacting the whole world. Because of the war, many citizens were killed and are still suffering every
moment.

"Ukraine and Russia are key exporters of wheat, barley, corn, and cooking oil, particularly for African and Middle Eastern countries. Russia is also a major producer of fertilizer and petroleum. Disruptions to the flow of these goods are
compounding other supply chain and climate challenges, driving up food and gas prices, causing shortages, and pushing millions of people towards hunger.

The war between Russia and Ukraine is exacerbating supply and demand tensions and damaging consumer sentiment.

In my opinion, Government should show some humanity as many people suffered due to their greed for winning the Empire. Rather than protecting them, they are in the race of winning and losing and compromising the lives of people.
When all people will be killed or moved then how will they rule and on whom?

Reyansh Das 
VI A
 

Please stop the war!
Stop, stop the war!
Can’t you see these people are dying?
We don’t care if you’re using big or small,
Guns, swords, or even bombs.

You’re destroying Mother Earth
War is like a giant storm
It destroys all in its way 
And leaves nothing except pain.

All living things on Earth
Were made by God for a purpose
Why do we fight with each other
When we can help in times of danger.

Let nature be
And stop the war, please
So we can live on this planet in peace!

With the world facing terrorism and other forms of violence, Mahatma Gandhi’s principle of ‘Ahimsa’ is very relevant, President Ram Nath Kovind said today. Gandhiji strived to lead the country to not just political independence, but to a better India and a society free of caste, religious, economic, and even gender prejudices, he said while chairing the first meeting of the national committee for the commemoration of the 150th birth anniversary of the father of the nation. 
“Mahatma Gandhi was India’s conscience keeper. The Mahatma is our past, he is our present and he is also our future,” the president said. The principle of Ahimsa is very relevant in today’s world, which is experiencing violence in the form of terrorism and other conflicts, he said. "In such times the values espoused by Mahatma Gandhi can guide our planet towards a better future,” the president said. Gandhi was born in India but he does not belong to India alone and remains one of India’s greatest gifts to humankind, and his name finds resonance across the continents, he said. "Mahatma Gandhi was the inspiration for our largely non-violent, inclusive and democratic freedom struggle. He remains the ethical benchmark against which we test people’s political ideas and govt policies, and the hopes and wishes of our country,” Kovind said, adding that Gandhi was a multi-faceted person. “The Mahatma continues to be of significance for all of us in all countries. The world needs to incorporate his ideas in the building of the 21st century which is marked by justice and equality, by peace and wisdom, and by the elimination of poverty,” he said. "When we work for an India, free of caste and religious prejudice, we invoke Gandhiji. “When we strive towards Swachh Bharat, and a cleaner and more hygienic India, we invoke Gandhiji. When we speak of the rights of women and children and of civil liberties of small and disadvantaged groups, we invoke Gandhiji,” the president said.

By Bhagya Khandelwal 
VII A
 

‘Ahimsa’ comes from the Sanskrit word meaning "no injury", and Gandhiji's policy of non-violent protest played a crucial role in the political and social changes that eventually led to India's independence from Britain in 1947.  Even in the present times, ahimsa plays an important role in people’s lives because all the political problems that have been taking place in the world over the years have caused a lot of hatred among the countries. Just like Mahatma Gandhi advised us to follow the path of ahimsa, we should try to limit injuries and violence in the world. 
Currently, the world is facing the detrimental impacts of mass destruction caused by wars. For example, the recent war between Russia and Ukraine caused a lot of infrastructural, economical, political, and social damage to both
countries without any benefit to either of them. So, we need to realize that sometimes it’s not the war but the peaceful discussions that help us to resolve any problem. To conclude, ‘Ahimsa’ has, is, and will always continue to be the best solution to any problem of the world.

By Vritti Kumari
VII A

‘Gandhi ji has put an example for all of us to see,
Of ahimsa or non-violence to be.
But its relevance is decreasing day by day,
As this path we no longer follow, to my dismay.

Crime and murder, taking place before our eyes,
While we do, whatever we do in life.
Why can’t we follow the path of ahimsa?
As the vedas say, ‘Ahimsa Parmo Dharma.’

The relevance of Ahimsa is going down,
But we can reverse it and turn it around.
If we take the right steps and do the right thing
Ahimsa can be followed, we need do something. 

By Avani Singh 
VII D

A war in which not one,
Both India and Britain
Could have won,

No blood would have bled,
No firing of weapons,
No dying of soldiers,

Everything happening in peace,
No cries, wails or tears,
No solemn prayers, no fear,

By Gauransh Bajaj 
VII D

When once asked if non-violent resistance was a form of 'immediate action', Gandhiji replied: “It is the most superior form." He said it was the 'most sumptuous force, more buoyant than electricity, and more significant than even ether.' Gandhiji believed non-violence could be put into practice at every level of the mortal experience. Non-violence for him was not just political but spirituality and a path of vitality.
We are living today in an era where social, cultural, and political spheres are nullified of spirituality. But
Gandhiji’s non-violence still offers us an ideal solution to all perpetual problems. Mahatma Gandhi remains the predictive voice of the 21st century and his non-violence urges us to continue floundering on behalf of what we view as right and just. At a time when mankind is confronted with conflicts of national interest, religious fundamentalism, and ethnic and racial preconceptions, non-violence can be a well-trusted means of laying the groundwork for new-age politics. Though many continue to believe that non-violence is an ineffective instrument against dictatorships, in the last several decades' many democratic initiatives, which were premised on non-violent militancy and an affirmation of human rights and helped build a global civil society on solid ethical foundations, could be associated with a kind of neo-Gandhi a quest for peace and justice.
It is revealing that in a world where there are misfortunes such as terrorism, poverty, illiteracy, and fanaticism, history can still be made out of choices. The choice of non-violence is ours. We live in a world of coinciding fortunes where the fates of cultures are heavily interlaced. It is no longer a world of closed communities where oppressive orders or religious traditions represented the sole layers of historical legality. Never in the history of the mortal ethnicity has non-violence been so essential. Only the most barbarous and authoritative regimes, however, have attempted to prevent their subjects to think and rehearsing on-violence.
Non-violence has recently evolved from a simple tactic of resistance to a Cosmo political aim based on the international application of the principles of democracy. Over the past three decades, global terrorism, violation of human rights, and environmental degradation have caused repercussions highlighting the concern for global politics of non-violence. These can best be dealt with at the global level. Global politics of non-violence, thus, is the task not only of governments but also of civil society, and inter-governmental, Non-governmental, and transnational organizations. Most importantly, the international community has a moral obligation and duty to interlope in countries if they slide into anarchy and can’t protect citizens from violations of human rights. Only a non-violent society can work its way up to creating the institutions ripe for development and lead to inter-cultural and inter-religious harmony. In a century where alarm conditions the life and mentality of at least two-thirds of humanity and violence influences our everyday culture, we can’t continue with the policy of cruelty—having given up inquiring 'Whose responsibility is in reality?

By Mahishtha Gautam
VII D 
 

There was a time not long ago when any accident of violence was treated as a matter of great concern. But violence has become pervasive in the world today and most of such incidents occurring on a daily basis attract scare attention. When something shocking happens there is often debate about whether ahimsa is being followed or not. 
Today, we are going to see whether ahimsa is being followed or not. Ahimsa means respect for all living beings and avoidance of violence towards others. Now the question is is ahimsa really being followed in the present scenario? According to me, following ahimsa has been a great struggle for all individuals. 
Some great people like Mahatma Gandhi and other freedom fighters have tried to implement the principle of ahimsa. But it still continues to be a great struggle as many people don’t believe in it. They believe in bloodshed and war, which is against humanity. 
Another way is by spreading spiritual learning among people. It is although something that most people don’t believe in, it is something that can help change the present scenario. Following the path of his or violence, people destroy their purity and state of mind and thinking about bad things like bloodshed and war, can damage the state of mind and damage the neurons present in your brain, leading to a critical mental condition. So following the path of violence is a waste of time. 
Another way that ahimsa is tried to be maintained is through government laws, which restrict people from following the violence. In my opinion, I would like to follow ahimsa. On, this auspicious occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, I would like to urge all people to start following or at least try to start the following ahimsa.

By Rishyt Prakash 
VII D
 

Violence is the use of physical force so as to injure, abuse, damage, or destroy.
 A national song was to be written in a school. Two children forgot to put their names on their papers, and one of the papers got lost. When the teacher distributed papers, the teacher asked about the papers without their names. The two children who had not got their papers started saying that this was mine and started arguing and then hitting each other. The teacher shouted at both the kids .
 In the above example, we can see two kids fighting for paper. They are following the path of violence as they are shouting and hitting each other.
 It can also be resolved by refraining from fighting with one another. They can check their handwriting on the paper by looking into their notebook handwriting and matching it with the paper. This is the path of Ahimsha.
 Ahimsa means "Nonviolence is the personal practise of not causing harm to others under any condition."
 In today's scenario, we don’t find people following the path of non-violence. They are just following the path of violence, be it roads, offices, schools, houses, or society.
If we talk about religion, we will find that every religion preaches the path of non-violence.
 Great leaders, such as Gandhi ji, also believed in and followed the path of nonviolence to achieve India's independence.
 We have to control our anger and try to find the actual problem and its solution by adopting the path of non-violence. It has become more prominent in today’s scenario due to limited resources and an increase in the population.
Ahimsa Paramo Dharma

By Samyak Garg
VII D
 

Ahimsa is the ancient concept of non-violence originally developed in India and it resides at the heart of various other dharmic (Indian) religions, such as Buddhism, Hinduism, Sikhism, and lastly Jainism. 
From Lord Mahavira in the sixth century BCE to “Mahatma” Gandhi in the twentieth century, Ahimsa has been at the core of the teachings of many other spiritual and religious teachers.
Ahimsa as an ethical concept evolved in the Vedic texts. The oldest scriptures indirectly mention Ahimsa but do not emphasize it as a principle. Over time, Hindu scripts refined ritual practices, and the concept of Ahimsa until it became one of the core concepts of the religion in the later Vedas.
The classical texts of Hinduism devote numerous chapters discussing what people who practice the virtue of Ahimsa, can and must do when they are faced with war, violent threat, or the need to sentence someone convicted of a crime. These discussions have led to theories of just war, theories of reasonable self-defense, and theories of proportionate punishment. 

War
 All strategies and weapons used in the war must be to defeat the opponent and not designed to cause suffering to the opponent; for example, the use of arrows is allowed, but the use of arrows coated with painful poison is not allowed. Warriors must use judgment in the battlefield. Cruelty to the opponent during war is forbidden. Wounded, unarmed opponent warriors must not be attacked or killed, they must be brought to your realm and given medical treatment.

Self-Defense
In matters of self-defense, different interpretations of the Vedas have been offered. For example, Tahtinen, a Hindu scholar of the 9th century CE, says that criminals are not protected by the rule of Ahimsa, and Hindu texts support the use of violence against an armed attacker. Ahimsa is not meant to imply pacifism (the belief that war and violence are unjustifiable in all cases and that all disputes should be settled peacefully.) 
Alternate theories of self-defense, inspired by Ahimsa, lay down principles like theories of just war. Aikido, pioneered in Japan, illustrates one such principle of self-defense. Morihei Ueshiba, the founder of Aikido, described his inspiration as Ahimsa. According to this interpretation of Ahimsa in self-defense one must not assume that the world is free of aggression. One must presume that some people will, out of ignorance, error, or fear, attack other persons or intrude into their space, physically or verbally. The aim of self-defense, suggested Ueshiba, must be to neutralize the aggression of the attacker and avoid conflict. The best defense is one where the victim is protected, as well as the attacker, is respected and not injured if possible.

Criminal Law
Tähtinen concludes that in Hinduism, there are no misgivings about the death penalty, that evildoers who deserve death should be killed, and that a king, in particular, is obliged to punish criminals and should not hesitate to kill them, even if they happen to be his own kin. Other scholars conclude that the scriptures of Hinduism suggest sentences for any crime must be fair, proportional, and not cruel.

Non-human Life
The principle of Ahimsa or non-violence applies to animals and all life forms. This is not found in the oldest verses of the Vedas (1500–1000 BCE), but increasingly becomes one of the central ideas in the post-Vedic period. In the oldest parts of the Vedas, such as the Rigveda, ritual sacrifices of animals and the cooking of meat to feed guests are mentioned. This included goats, ox, horses, and others. Later texts of Hinduism declare any killing or harming of any life as against dharma. (moral life).
In a nutshell, ahimsa is an ancient philosophy, and though the term “ahimsa” was coined in ancient India, to an extent, the concept of non-violence is a universal one. While it is imperative that one person or nation defends itself, and may use violence while doing so, it is also important to take proportionate actions and not cause unnecessary harm and cruelty and one must treat one’s opponent humanely. Despite all of its inconsistencies and variations, the concept of ahimsa, or non-violence is a fine one and is truly one of the highest virtues one can hold.

By Arav Patnaik 
VII E
 

Fill your heart with compassion and you will spread love 
Caring for you, those around and above 
Ahimsa teaches non-violence and gentle living 
Treating us to be a more thoughtful beings, 

It is not like the cloudy, dark night of fright
Ahimsa is like the eternal heavenly tree 
It is not like the twig that falls dead and free, 

Love that is unblemished, undying, and rare! 
We are all connected from stranger to friend 
Find peace of mind and free yourself of all gloom
Support all creatures with this boon. 

Ahimsa is not like a thorny, spiky plant that is dreadful, 
Ahimsa is like a lamb innocent and peaceful, 
Ahimsa is like the sun that shines bright, 
Ahimsa is like a full-blown lotus;
Ahimsa is the real might!! 

Following its path let’s grow, bloom and thrive,
It is pure love that upholds the unity of myriad lives.

By Gautam Singh 
VII E 

 

Ahimsa means, Non-Violence. Ahimsa is considered the highest duty in Hinduism, Jainism and many other religious traditions. In ancient India, people practically lived by the principle of ‘Ahimsa Parmo Dharma’ (non-violence is supreme conduct). If non-violence is promoted as the highest ethic and way of life by all religious, political and social leaders, our world will become paradise. 

The benefits of a non-violent culture are tremendous. If nations and their people adopt non-violence in their thinking, planning and actions, there will be progress at all levels of human existence by leaps and bounds. Non-violence will promote rational and non-aggressive ways of solving problems. Nations will have no need for hoarding lethal weapons of mass destruction. They would not devote time, energy, money and skills to research and development of sophisticated arms and tools for warfare. So much manpower will not be needed for guarding each nook and corner of land, air and water demarcated by each country and local groups. Most of all, lives will not be lost as a result of violent incidents. People will not be killed, maimed or wounded and families will not be broken or displaced due to the threat to their lives and loss of lives in violent events. 

By Ved Narayan
VII E

Ahimsa is a Sanskrit term meaning “non-injury”. “himsa” means injury and adding a to “himsa”, we get ahimsa or non-injury .It is a concept which originated in the Vedas, nearly 4000 years ago. Ahimsa more commonly pronounced as ahinsa, is the practice of non-violence and compassion towards any living being. It is a key virtue in most of the Indian religions such as Jainism, Buddhism, Sikhism and Hinduism. It is one of the four vows in Jainism whereas it is the first of the five precepts in Buddhism. In Hinduism, ahimsa is one of the ideals which means not only killing but also not to harm any living being. In Mahabharata and Ramayana, as well as modern scholars debate on the principles of ahimsa when one is faced with war.
In Jainism, ahimsa is the standard by which all actions are judged. The practice of ahimsa requires no killing or harming of a living being. Jain monks follow the rules very strictly, they are not allowed to eat after dark and they wear a cloth mouth cover which helps in preventing microorganisms in the air from entering or getting killed. Though the Hindus and Buddhists are not strict as the Jains, they follow vegetarianism and tolerance towards all living beings. Many great leaders such as Buddhist Emperor Ashoka, in his inscriptions of the 3rd century BCE, stressed in sanctity of animal life. The lawyer and the anti-colonial nationalist Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi also believed in ahimsa. He was inspired by the 23rd of 24th Tirthankara of Jainism PARSHVANATHA. Then Mohandas Gandhi, brought a concept named Satyagraha which meant nonviolent resistance to evil. Ahimsa should be practiced but war is the opposite in the direction of ahimsa. A war costs so many lives and under Hinduism it is written that war must be avoided. The following phrase is from one of the epics of Hinduism, Mahabharata:
Ahimsa is the highest Dharma, Ahimsa is the highest self-control,
Ahimsa is the greatest gift, Ahimsa is the best practice,
Ahimsa is the highest sacrifice, Ahimsa is the finest strength,
Ahimsa is the greatest friend, Ahimsa is the greatest happiness,
Ahimsa is the highest truth, and Ahimsa is the greatest teaching
The practice of vegetarianism and tolerance led ahimsa widespread in India.
Ahimsa is not only good because it is a part of religious and holy texts, but it is also good for our health. It is a key virtue in serious yoga. It helps create peace, harmony, balance and positivity in our lives, for ourselves and for others as well. 

By Lakshya Kr Jain
VII F

 

Violence is not a solution,
It brings an end to creation.
God gave this world to us,
So, it is our duty to protect it without a fuss.

A person cannot be a pacifist,
And at the same time be a coward.
 So, We must all be brave and powered,
For Gandhi ji once said "I can imagine a fully armed man to be at heart, a coward’’

Violence is not a solution,
With it, the earth would have pollution
Why not give peace a try,
You will not ask, Ahimsa – but why?

A boy once threw a stone at a mango tree,
The mango tree gave him a fruit without trying to flee.
We must learn bravery and forgiveness from them,
Or we would become a dry old stem.

Ahimsa is the way! Ahimsa is the solution.
Without it, the present problems would not come to a conclusion. 

The word Ahimsa is derived from Sanskrit. 
“Non-violence is the law of our species as violence is the law of animals” so said Mahatma Gandhi, celebrating the necessity and nature of the principle of non-violence for mankind. 
For centuries all the wise have preached the principle of love and non-violence. Zoroaster, Buddha, Mahavira, Christ, and Nanak mainly laid emphasis on a moral code that gave due status to non-violence. To what extent can non-violence be used? And is it true that today the world is in dire need of non-violence? 
Ahimsa has been interpreted differently by different people including philosophers and scholars. The term is generally used to mean 'non-injury' to others. It is a concept based on the fundamental goodness of man. 
Violence must be avoided in the fight for liberty, morality, justice, and equality. All these have to be achieved by avoiding the use of physical force. In order to achieve one's goal, one must avoid hurting others, no matter how right and justified it may be. 
Evil should be opposed in a calm manner and not through violence in thought or action. Because if violence always meets violence—then there will be no end to it. 
The path of non-violence demands a great amount of perseverance on the part of the person practicing it to achieve the best goals. It also calls for courage and a lot of self-sacrifices. Thus non-violence, as Gandhi said, is the weapon of the strong, not of the cowards. 
But to what extent can the principle of non-violence be extended? 
Fighting through non-violence was a legitimate struggle that demanded much merit and virtue on the part of its followers. 
Non-violence was not cowardice for Gandhi. Gandhi encouraged the use of non-violence so that its practice at the individual level could ultimately increase its importance to the nation as a whole – because only the individual builds the nation. 
The message of non-violence preached by Gandhi came to life when he thought it is most appropriate. Further, the injury itself should not be of a merely physical nature; It can be emotional as well as mental. There are no standard and practical measures by which we can estimate the extent to which an action may cause mental and emotional harm. 
In order to spread the gospel of brotherhood and peace, the world is in dire need of non-violence as a way of life. A man should wake up and realize that the world of violence he is living in can fly in his face at any time. Before time runs out, man must realize the folly of indulging in violence and leave it. Only the path of non-violence can free mankind from all diseases and bring harmony to the world. Only non-violence can restore purity around us. 

By Manya Dixit 
VII G 
 

Mahatma Gandhi’s principle of Ahimsa: Long ago Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated and from there started a wide range of contention in India and abroad on what Gandhi left for humanity and whether his lessons and principles would still endure the trial of time. While many believe that Gandhiji’s principles are not relevant as they fail practically to fulfill modern needs, it looks only good in the books and quotes. But looking at the present scenario, one can argue the point that Gandhiji’s principle has become much more relevant in the modern world. Gandhiji was known as the "Father of the Nation" for a reason. His many admirers and supporters cherished and respected him. Several historians have depicted Mahatma Gandhi as a multi-faceted figure. While the world continues to argue whether Gandhiji’s principles should be followed or not, they forget that even the most ardent critics of him cannot neglect the fact that some of his principles are globally followed and adopted. 
Mahatma Gandhi was himself a visionary before being a political leader, undoubtedly he has written many philosophies given many concepts, etc. Gandhiji's opinions on the necessity for universal basic education, decentralization of power, and women empowerment are a few of the examples that even the present time's global leaders can’t neglect. The question is Why Gandhian philosophy of ahimsa still matters? In today’s violent world, how pertinent is the possibility of peacefulness? For a post-truth society, what pertinence would compassion be able to have? 
Every second country with each passing day is on its way to emerging as a superpower. The reason is growing insecurity and increasing terror. In the present day scenario, especially considering the nuclear era when one possesses the power to destroy another in just one click, Gandhiji’s principle of Ahimsa comes to light. 
Why would anyone follow the path of ahimsa when everything could be solved through violence and war? Because ahimsa made people realize that spiritual strength is more potent than the materialistic world's values. In the modern contemporary world, ‘an eye for an eye’ can never be a permanent solution. It will be the cause of a vast level of destruction where the people, states, and countries will contend to prove their powers against one another by any means. Ahimsa is unique and provides a perpetual solution in the long run.

By Vardhan Sharma 
VII G 
 

As we all know that nowadays, non-violence (ahimsa) is very effective. Non-violence is twice strategic as that of violence.Violence is not the solution to every problem. Sometimes, the situation can be solved with peace, humanity and truth. The term “ahimsa” means that one should avoid harming any living thing. The term ahimsa is an important spiritual doctrine shared by Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. We can also take up the example of Mahatma Gandhi, when the British were in India, he protested against them and not violently harming them, later which also made the British leave the country. Non violence is the greatest force of mankind. We can also describe ahimsa as a tool to fight. It is the mind power. Violence at last ends with killing, injuries of many people; maybe sometimes the situation couldn’t be resolved with non violence. So now let us take a pledge that we won’tbe violent in any situation, we will try to ease it with non-violence, mind power, smartness and say NO to violence.

By Soham Kumar
VIII E