“Power
is of two kinds. One is obtained by the fear of punishment and the other by
acts of love. Power based on love is a thousand times more effective and
permanent then the one derived from fear of punishment.” - Mahatma
Gandhi
His Legacy
Mahatma Gandhi is known as
the Father of India. His birth date is celebrated as a national holiday in
India - Gandhi Jayanti. He devoted his life to the cause of Indian independence
from the British Empire. He said, "Just as a man would not cherish living
in a body other than his own, so do nations not like to live under other
nations, however noble and great the latter may be." Gandhi once
said, "Non-violence is the greatest force at the disposal of mankind. It
is mightier than the mightiest weapon of destruction devised by the ingenuity
of man." Throughout the world, the date of his birth is celebrated as the
International Day of Nonviolence.
To Gandhi, power was non-violence and love. I believe it is very fitting for the current times that surround us and realizing many feel anger and fear. Stay the course and do not lose hope in the progress we have made as a country. After all, love does trump hate.
Namaste
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