Arun Manilal Gandhi

Activist, Author

Arun Manilal Gandhi is a peace activist and the grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, known for promoting nonviolence and social justice.

Born
April 14, 1934
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About Arun Manilal Gandhi

Arun Manilal Gandhi — Life and Legacy

Arun Manilal Gandhi, a prominent peace activist and the grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, carries forward the legacy of nonviolence and social justice. His work is deeply influenced by his grandfather's teachings, emphasizing that true change comes from peaceful means. One of his key ideas is that nonviolence is not merely a tactic but a way of life, which he articulates in his advocacy for justice and equality. He states, 'Nonviolence is a weapon of the strong,' highlighting the strength required to resist oppression without resorting to violence. Gandhi's philosophy challenges the conventional belief that aggression is necessary for social change. Instead, he encourages individuals to engage in dialogue and understanding, asserting that these methods can lead to more sustainable solutions. His quotes reflect a deep understanding of the complexities of human nature and the societal structures that perpetuate injustice, urging people to confront these issues with compassion. Today, Arun Manilal Gandhi's insights resonate in a world still grappling with conflict and inequality. His emphasis on nonviolence as a powerful tool for social change continues to inspire activists and leaders, reminding us that the path to justice is often paved with patience and understanding.

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"Satyagraha is the pursuit of truth. My grandfather believed that truth should be the cornerstone of everybody's life and that we must dedicate our lives to pursuing truth, to finding out the truth in our lives. And so his entire philosophy was the philosophy of life. It was not just a philosophy for conflict resolution, but something that we have to imbibe in our life and live it all the time so that we can improve and become better human beings."

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"The only hope of transforming the world from the 'tsunami of violence' is for each of us to become the change we wish to see in the world."

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"How can we extinguish a fire if we don't first cut off the fuel that ignites the inferno?"

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"Nonviolence is something very powerful, and the power behind it is not weapons, but the support of the people."

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"Speak Peace is a book that comes at an appropriate time when anger and violence dominates human attitudes. Marshall Rosenberg gives us the means to create peace through our speech and communication. A brilliant book."

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"The ultimate object of education should be, Gandhi said, to help create not only a balanced and harmonious individual but also a balanced and harmonious society where true justice prevails, where there is no unnatural division between the haves and the have-nots, and where everybody is assured of a living wage and the right to live and the right to freedom."

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"Everywhere we turn, we see violence and hate and prejudice and anger and all of these negative emotions that are destroying humanity. And we have to wake up and take note of this and try to change our course, so that we can create a world of peace and harmony where future generations can live happily together."

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"So many people around the world have used nonviolence as a way to resolve a conflict that they faced in their lives. And they continue to use it everywhere all over the world there. And I think, in a way, nonviolence is our nature. Violence is not really our nature. If violence was our nature, we wouldn't need military academies and martial arts institutes to teach us how to kill and destroy people. We ought to have been born with those instincts. But the fact that we have to learn the art of killing means that it's a learned experience. And we can always unlearn it."

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"I highly recommend reading this book, and applying the NVC process it teaches. It is a significant first step towards changing our communication and creating a compassionate world."

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