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humanity nearer to the goal of peace and universal brotherhood. If the law of Ahiṁsā were to take root in every heart, universal peace and prosperity would bless our world. . For maintaining cordial relations among individuals the golden principle of 'live and let live' has to be restored. The same principle is applicable to nations and communities for maintaining cordial relations. As long as nations and communities fail to observe that principle, there is no hope for solving the world's problems amicably. If there is a lack of cordiality among nations, world tension will continue as before. As long as the rulers of nations tend to use violence, there is no hope for world peace. A change can be brought only by faith in non-violence. If ‘might is right is the policy of powerful nations, there is no hope of world peace.
Social progress depends upon mutual sympathy, kindness, love, sacrifice and a sense of tolerance among members of a society. Similarly, we should remember that there is a close relationship between the conduct of an individual and the society he lives in. The conduct of an individual is reflected in his social environment, and the growth of an individual depends upon the social environment. The social environment cannot remain pure if the individuals in a society are not pure or moral. It is difficult to improve the conduct of an individual living in an impure social environment. If an individual abstains from violent tendencies, he will develop friendliness, toleration and kindness in his interaction with others. If the behaviour
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