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only by strengthening the non-violent approach in thoughts, expressions and behaviour. Culture of non-violence would facilitate all-round development of all strata of the society, progress would get enriched by spiritual energy and foundations of peace would get more firmly rooted.
In contemporary times, non-violence is not existent to the extent required, while unnecessary violence is going on increasing. Mere talk of Ahimsa or miniscule efforts for it would not be able to contain the disastrous effects of violence. The atmosphere is conducive to violence and such situations provoke more violence. In contrast efforts to develop non-violence are inconsequential.
Millions of common folk living in distain villages, cities, towns, townships are beginning to feel that a Mahatma has come in the form of Acharya Mahapragya who is arousing the power and courage of non-violence, asking people to give up exploitation and take to the path of cooperation and to promote compassions and fraternity in place of hate and hostility.
Mahapragyaji is determined to strengthen positive and constructive frame of mind in individuals as well as society as a whole. Change of mindset, change in life style, emotional control, development of ethical values, spreading the imperativeness of non-violence, seeking ethics-oriented livelihood for people, interfaith harmony and cooperation - all taken together could be instrumental in dissipating the oppressive atmosphere of violence and in promoting faith in non-violence.
Historical Perspective
From times immemorial, history if India is replete with instances of great individuals who is their times weakened the destructive power of violence by exhorting people to pin their faith in Ahimsa and to practice in day-to-day life. In every age, humanity has faced the challenge of correcting the distorted imbalance
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