MAHATMA GANDHI: "THE APOSTLE OF NON-VIOLENCE

Gandhi held the spirit of universal love to be the vital source of non-violence. As love and non-violence are the natural instinct of human being, it is the normal behaviour of all living creatures. Gandhi showed to the world that collective non-violence action of individuals if performed with purity of heart then it will create such an atmosphere in which violent thoughts will evaporate. The author believes that non-violence doesn't mean that it is an instrument of the weak. Gandhi's ideas of peace and non-violence hold the beacon light of hope and optimism. Gandhi was a man who seamlessly blended spiritual with temporal, thus, no wonder his ideas and ideals are becoming increasingly popular all over the world.

The paper mentions 3 main points in Gandhi's non-violence ideas: 1. Sources of Gandhi's non-violence method; 2. Main points of Gandhi's non-violence view and 3. Controversial debates about Gandhi's points of view.