First and foremost, I wish all of you a Happy Non-Violence Day and a very Happy Ramzan Eid. So, its actually a dual festive occasion for my country, Bapuji's Jayanti and Ramzan Eid. But the most significant occasion is today being World Non-Violence Day. In the event of the recent multi-serial blasts in the country, this day holds a very special place.
Non-violence has been preached in India from its very existence. Lord Krishna, the hero of Mahabharat, Himself has preached non-violence throughout. He never advocated the war, as it only ends in the destruction of innocent mankind. Islam also preaches peace and non-violence through the Holy Qur'an. "Islam is a religion which teaches non-violence. According to the Qur’an, God does not love fasad, violence. What is meant here by fasad is clearly expressed in verse 205 of the second Surah. Basically, fasad is that action which results in disruption of the social system, causing huge losses in terms of lives and property." (http://www.alrisala.org/Articles/papers/nonviolence.htm)
The same thing was preached by Bapuji and that has led us to an independant India. I would like to say about what has happened and not about what would have happened otherwise. But, for sure, more people would have been killed. And loss of life is the biggest loss. It can't be measured in any way.
And the same preachings are required today. In our day-to-day life, how does our religion matter to us. We all get up, get fresh, pray our God for a good and successful day ahead and leave for our work. We come home after a hectic day, pray to our God again, have dinner and sleep. On festive occasions, we celebrate our festivals with each other. In Mumbai, Ganpati and Diwali is celebrated by every one, and so is Ramzan Eid and Christmas.
Today's occasion should inspire us all to collectively pledge to end the violence going on in and out of our minds.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
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I agree.. It wouldn't hurt anyone n everyone to take a non-violence pact. I might go a bit further and add that this should include kindness to animals as well. Vegetarianism is currently in and it's one of the first and foremost things we can do to prevent Global Warming. Keeping the Food Chain intact has never been man's forte... but he should try. Good post n you can maybe include the warming aspects on the other blog.
Oh while you are at it, you might as well correct the spelling of violence in 2 places including the title! Cheers
Thanks for the spelling correction Jaya. And I will surely write on the global warming effects of animal violence. Keep reading...my new scooter's next.
You have a new scooter???? U never told me! :O. BTW, I tried callin gu a million times yesterday and even tried sending you an SMS which didnt reach. So I think u've cnahged yr cell fone number n forgotten to tell me!! HMPH
I am very surprised that and happy that you quoted the real words from Qur'an. Not many people (including Muslims) know that and never follow that non-violence.
Way to go man !!!
-Matin
Thanks Matin. There is a great and urgent need of enlightening of the entire Indian society so that good things like the Holy Qur'an are not put to bad use.
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