Non-Violence Dialogue Series( NVDS)
Subject: Non-Violence ( Ahimsa) Dialogue Series
Dear Fellow Citizens of globe:
Mohandas Gandhi ,aligned his head, heart and hands to his vision of "Shanthi" (Peace) through "Ahimsa" (non-violence) and he delivered this by his practice of " Satyagrapha"
(Truth in Non-Violence). This incredible alignment allowed many others to follow him and a country to become free. The practice of democracy is still alive and well in India since 1947. Mohandas Gandhi became " Mahatma" ( the great one) for such practice of non-violence.
With all that is happening in our transnational village today, it is time for all of us to create a dialogue series in public and private, over breakfast, lunch and dinner tables. Our express purpose will be to start the practice of Satyagrapha to achieve Shanthi in our homes, communities, state, nation and the world. Our simple act can start by each of us accepting personal responsibility to declare our commitment to non-violence, in words, deeds and acts. This will, teach our children that we truly want and wish to achieve peace.
By our dialogue, by our daily actions we show that living a violence-free, abuse -free life, with kindness and respect to all are the virtues we wish to leave for the present and future generations of this small globe.
It is time for all of us, who collectively has such a tremendous potential for positive influence, to use our brain power for such a simple act of creating the dialogue series. I invite the many transnational citizens to come together for such a project. I am willing to volunteer my time and energy to support such a project.
Our actions in such a critical issue, will be the reaction that Newton taught us, that says that every action has an equal and opposing reaction. It may even get a cross- generation, transnational conversation going to find alternatives to violent ways to resolve human issues.
Please give your very best creative thoughts to this idea and take the necessary actions.
Thank you for your time.
Om Shanthi Om ( means Peace in Sanskrit)
Here are my initial thoughts for such a dialogue series.
Ahimsa—What is this ( definition, the fundamentals by Mahatma Gandhi)
Why do we need such a dialogue now ,at this critical juncture in our growth of the globe.
Who are some of the global citizen leaders and followers of Ahimsa.
How do we put to use this at all levels of our daily life.
What benefits will this provide for the citizens of the nations.
What do we understand are the challenges of such a practice in today’s instant gratification, and violence supported media and How do we develop actionable items to meet these challenges.
Tools for individuals, groups, associations, parties, organizations, governments ,nations to understand Ahimsa, practice Satyagrapha and therefore lead us towards Shanthi.
Methods for relentless communication and keeping up the positive energy.
Tools for the alignment of the head, heart and hands.
Bold leadership and personal ownership and commitment.
Some words of wisdom by Mahatma Gandhi on AHIMSA
Truth never damages a cause that is just.
Mankind has to get out of violence only through non-violence. Hatred can be overcome only by love. Counter- hatred only increases the surface as well as the depth of hatred.
The conditions necessary for the success of Satyagraha are:
1) the Satyagrahi should not have any hatred in his heart against the opponent.
2) The issue must be true and substantial.
3) The Satyagrahi must be prepared to suffer till the end.
It is a bad outlook for the world if the spirit of violence takes hold of the mass mind. Ultimately it destroys the race.
The following is from the Peace Museum in Normandy, France.
These words are also attributed to Gandhi.
"Until we understand the hate and fear in the heart of the perpetrator of violence and deal with its very root cause, peace cannot be maintained. All other declarations of peace will remain mere declarations of cease fire, only to be violated again and again."
Thanks for promoting non-violence conversations within your circle of influences.
Jayaram Seshadri
Dear Fellow Citizens of globe:
Mohandas Gandhi ,aligned his head, heart and hands to his vision of "Shanthi" (Peace) through "Ahimsa" (non-violence) and he delivered this by his practice of " Satyagrapha"
(Truth in Non-Violence). This incredible alignment allowed many others to follow him and a country to become free. The practice of democracy is still alive and well in India since 1947. Mohandas Gandhi became " Mahatma" ( the great one) for such practice of non-violence.
With all that is happening in our transnational village today, it is time for all of us to create a dialogue series in public and private, over breakfast, lunch and dinner tables. Our express purpose will be to start the practice of Satyagrapha to achieve Shanthi in our homes, communities, state, nation and the world. Our simple act can start by each of us accepting personal responsibility to declare our commitment to non-violence, in words, deeds and acts. This will, teach our children that we truly want and wish to achieve peace.
By our dialogue, by our daily actions we show that living a violence-free, abuse -free life, with kindness and respect to all are the virtues we wish to leave for the present and future generations of this small globe.
It is time for all of us, who collectively has such a tremendous potential for positive influence, to use our brain power for such a simple act of creating the dialogue series. I invite the many transnational citizens to come together for such a project. I am willing to volunteer my time and energy to support such a project.
Our actions in such a critical issue, will be the reaction that Newton taught us, that says that every action has an equal and opposing reaction. It may even get a cross- generation, transnational conversation going to find alternatives to violent ways to resolve human issues.
Please give your very best creative thoughts to this idea and take the necessary actions.
Thank you for your time.
Om Shanthi Om ( means Peace in Sanskrit)
Here are my initial thoughts for such a dialogue series.
Ahimsa—What is this ( definition, the fundamentals by Mahatma Gandhi)
Why do we need such a dialogue now ,at this critical juncture in our growth of the globe.
Who are some of the global citizen leaders and followers of Ahimsa.
How do we put to use this at all levels of our daily life.
What benefits will this provide for the citizens of the nations.
What do we understand are the challenges of such a practice in today’s instant gratification, and violence supported media and How do we develop actionable items to meet these challenges.
Tools for individuals, groups, associations, parties, organizations, governments ,nations to understand Ahimsa, practice Satyagrapha and therefore lead us towards Shanthi.
Methods for relentless communication and keeping up the positive energy.
Tools for the alignment of the head, heart and hands.
Bold leadership and personal ownership and commitment.
Some words of wisdom by Mahatma Gandhi on AHIMSA
Truth never damages a cause that is just.
Mankind has to get out of violence only through non-violence. Hatred can be overcome only by love. Counter- hatred only increases the surface as well as the depth of hatred.
The conditions necessary for the success of Satyagraha are:
1) the Satyagrahi should not have any hatred in his heart against the opponent.
2) The issue must be true and substantial.
3) The Satyagrahi must be prepared to suffer till the end.
It is a bad outlook for the world if the spirit of violence takes hold of the mass mind. Ultimately it destroys the race.
The following is from the Peace Museum in Normandy, France.
These words are also attributed to Gandhi.
"Until we understand the hate and fear in the heart of the perpetrator of violence and deal with its very root cause, peace cannot be maintained. All other declarations of peace will remain mere declarations of cease fire, only to be violated again and again."
Thanks for promoting non-violence conversations within your circle of influences.
Jayaram Seshadri
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