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TRAINING FOR NON-VIOLENCE
(AHIMSA PRASHIKSHAN)
1.
Background
A challenging task since violence is aroused easily and training for violence is accessible at all levels.
☆ An all-important task because in the balance between Non-violence and violence; the scales need to tilt in favour of non-violence. Usually it is seen that nonviolence is not there to the extent it is essential, while violence is there far more than the necessary level.
♡ Both violence and non-violence arise in the minds and get translated into emotions, which in turn result in expressions, thoughts and actions. Effective solution lies in tackling the problem at its source.
♡ Violence has escalated in unimaginable proportions at individual community, national and international levels. Solution to violence is not through violent reply, because violence only begets more violence, and the vicious circle goes on.
So far wars and conflicts between nations and uncontrolled weapons of mass destruction have been a matter of concern. In recent years terrorism has emerged as an unnerving phenomenon spreading fear and insecurity among the common folks who are innocent and are not a party to any power games or conflicts.
☆ Awareness needs to be aroused among the
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