Not to speak of peace even the peaceful methods of solving the complicated problem of the world have proved their worth; moral force not only brings a peaceful settlement but also changes the mental make up and the thinking of those who are concerned. Negotiations can build the atmosphere of peace; even in the conflicting views they find a meeting ground-enemies of yesterday become the allies of today.
Moreover, moral force reminds them of certain moral principles which are necessary for man if he wants to live in society. We will have to accept the force of the argument when we are reminded that Gandhiji was able to win over the hearts of people and shake off the foreign yoke by adopting peaceful methods.
No doubt the present day world does not have the atmosphere which is necessary for the free use and application of moral forces, yet we are not to give it up and we are not to condemn it simply because it is unsuitable to the circumstances- the fault lies in us and not in the principle. Successful working of U.N.O. is a pointer towards the fact that not only the common man but even the captains of the states prefer peaceful methods for bringing an end to war.
The blockade of Cuba by the Americans made it necessary for Russia to dismantle to missile bases. Is it not a manifestation of leaders' desire to avoid war and to live peacefully and to settle the complicated problems through peaceful and settle the complicated problems through peaceful methods? the application of these methods for settling the minor problems is also surprisingly successful.
Strikes and lock-out which are a substitute for direct action, are better than all methods of settling issues. This method dispels misunderstanding and creates the atmosphere which brings the parties closer. So peaceful methods have their own trophies, more attractive, more permanent and more impressionable.
Peace had its own victories in the past and definitely more glories than the war. it was during the reign of Elizabeth in England that many of the new islands were discovered, literature touched its glory; it was during the Guptas that we were able to herald Golden age; it was during Ashoka's reign that we were able to spread our message throughout the world; it is only in the absence of war that we have been able to accumulate knowledge. Peace sharpens intellect, increase our knowledge, betters life, motivates constructive thinking, refines the finer emotions of men.
Under peace we feel the we have been transported to paradise and feel ourselves moving along with Adam and Eve enjoying all the sweet scents. No doubt we have to give devil its due when we praise war a bit, still devil remains devil and on any day may appear red in tooth and claw, but peace spreads its warmth in the far flung corners and serves as a guide for prosperity.
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Moreover, moral force reminds them of certain moral principles which are necessary for man if he wants to live in society. We will have to accept the force of the argument when we are reminded that Gandhiji was able to win over the hearts of people and shake off the foreign yoke by adopting peaceful methods.
No doubt the present day world does not have the atmosphere which is necessary for the free use and application of moral forces, yet we are not to give it up and we are not to condemn it simply because it is unsuitable to the circumstances- the fault lies in us and not in the principle. Successful working of U.N.O. is a pointer towards the fact that not only the common man but even the captains of the states prefer peaceful methods for bringing an end to war.
The blockade of Cuba by the Americans made it necessary for Russia to dismantle to missile bases. Is it not a manifestation of leaders' desire to avoid war and to live peacefully and to settle the complicated problems through peaceful and settle the complicated problems through peaceful methods? the application of these methods for settling the minor problems is also surprisingly successful.
Strikes and lock-out which are a substitute for direct action, are better than all methods of settling issues. This method dispels misunderstanding and creates the atmosphere which brings the parties closer. So peaceful methods have their own trophies, more attractive, more permanent and more impressionable.
Peace had its own victories in the past and definitely more glories than the war. it was during the reign of Elizabeth in England that many of the new islands were discovered, literature touched its glory; it was during the Guptas that we were able to herald Golden age; it was during Ashoka's reign that we were able to spread our message throughout the world; it is only in the absence of war that we have been able to accumulate knowledge. Peace sharpens intellect, increase our knowledge, betters life, motivates constructive thinking, refines the finer emotions of men.
Under peace we feel the we have been transported to paradise and feel ourselves moving along with Adam and Eve enjoying all the sweet scents. No doubt we have to give devil its due when we praise war a bit, still devil remains devil and on any day may appear red in tooth and claw, but peace spreads its warmth in the far flung corners and serves as a guide for prosperity.
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