United Nations decided to observe the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi on 2nd October as International Day of Non-violence. Gandhi was the leading light of the strenuous freedom struggle of India. He believed in simplicity and led by example. This half clad Fakir inspired the freedom struggle and other social and politicial struggle of the world. His philosophy of truth, non-violence, tolerance and trustee-ship is still very relevant in this strife torn world. He believed in hating the crime and not the criminal. His works were carried on by Nelson Mandela and Marthin Luther King Jr. in substantive way.
Today world has become very intolerant. People are not ready to listen to others' viewpoints. They force their perspective on others even with violent means. Violence can not solve any problem. It can only compound and will launch counter violence. Gandhiji said, "An eye for an eye only ends up in making the whole world blind".
In this backdrop, United Nations has taken a very positive step. It should not allow it to become another ritualistic day organization. The philosophy and ideals of Mahatma should be propagated to the every corner of the world to make this world a better place to live. Gandhi does not any introduction to the world, but his philosophy does need an introduction.
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