Great Warrior Of Ahimsa

Author(s): Pratap J Tolia
Publisher: Vardhaman Bharati International Foundation

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Wardha, jointly by Institute of Gandinian Studies, Gandhi Peace Foundation and Gujarat Vidyapith. Having discussed several aspects of above and nearly all subjects of Humanitaria interest in the universal context of Nuclear Wars and present state of affairs of the world the outcomes of this seminar and varied papers. by various international participants ar worth-studying and preserving by studious inquirers of Non-violence, Peace and Universal Welfare.
While concluding, I shall like to end with a purposeful, simple note.
As mentioned before, this Play, first written in Hindi titled "MAHA SAINIK" (and simultaneously in English), topped in Gandhi Centennial Playwriting Competition in 1969 and was awarded First Prize at the hands of noted Gandhian Writer Acharya Kakasaheb Kalelkar. The aspects of backgrounds of its writing consisted of earlier-indicated somewhat studies in Literature and Dramatics by this Self. Contrary to the concept of Greek and Shakespearean and other tragedies, this small play is purposely based on major concept and tradition of Indian Sanskrit Dramas of ANANDAVAD, particularly having joyous ending. Accordingly, I have optimistically opted to end the play with a Victorious and Joyous note of a New Dawn and New Rising sun bringing hope for the peace-craving Humanity through the amazing Victory of the Unusual, surprising warrior hidden in all of us-the actual playing characters of life. And the fundamental base, though suggested in hidden message, is of Non-violence and Compassion as inspired by Srimad Rajchandraji. Ultimately, let all-pervading, all-well wishing, all-uplifting AHIMSA triumph......!
Since a number of organisations, individuals and friends in India and Abroad have shown keen interest in staging this play--which is heartening to note-and most of them being quite unknown to me or unaware of my activities, have inquired to know about background related with the play in details, I have ventured here to give the same elaborately and lengthily. This is to quench their thirst to know all about the Play in integrity and I am confident, they will be able to stage this very successfully (much more successfully than any of my previous Plays), leaving behind everlasting impact on the spectators, arousing the unborn, unusual, unique warriors in them.
Bidding farewell, I humbly stand before you-the worthy readers, spectators, Critics, actors and directors and especially the future Warriors-with a request and invitation to explore possibilities of such: unique Wars in the footprints of Gandhi even in scientifically-advanced future. As a very humble Playwright, I leave the judgement of my success or failure in your hands and unto your hearts and heads. Please feel free to reflect.
With salutations to the Great Guiding forces behind this Play and with gratitudes and thanks to one and all who became instrumental in its incarnation.
Aum Shanti...............Shanti.................Shanti................
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