अणुयुग में अहिंसा की अपरिहार्यता
Summary
The text argues that non-violence (ahimsa) is the foundation of humanity and the highest duty of life, essential for mental peace and social harmony. In the modern nuclear age, where violence is at its peak, non-violence is presented as the only option for human survival. It warns that the current era is dangerous due to unlimited material development, market culture, and a mindset focused on accumulating wealth and comfort, which threatens all life. Scientific and technological progress, while providing comforts, has led to environmental imbalance, melting glaciers, ozone depletion, and the stockpiling of nuclear weapons. Globalization and market systems have eroded human values like compassion and love, and problems such as religious extremism, border disputes, and terrorism challenge human dignity. Nations prioritize military power and create fear, making war likely as long as selfish interests exist. The text states that without a synthesis of science and non-violence, technological progress becomes a curse. It asserts that non-violence is the only solution for the welfare of all humanity, life, and the environment. While non-violence is now essential, it is often misunderstood as merely an external policy rather than a comprehensive life philosophy. The text concludes that non-violence is not just a question of humanity but a necessity for existence, requiring practical implementation and changes in social, political, and economic structures to achieve world peace.
Conclusion
The document underscores that in the current nuclear age, non-violence (अहिंसा) is no longer merely a moral or religious ideal but an existential necessity for humanity. It argues that unchecked technological and material development, coupled with globalized market culture, has led to environmental imbalance, social value erosion, and widespread violence, pushing the world toward potential self-destruction. The text concludes that only by integrating non-violence into practical life—across social, political, and economic structures—can peace and security be restored. It emphasizes that non-violence must shift from theoretical discussion to lived practice, as it alone offers a viable path to prevent collective annihilation and ensure the survival of all life.