Ideology of Peace
PEACE IN DIFFERENT RELIGIONS
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to which Mahatma Gandhi was a pacifist: “Gandhi
was the first to interpret ahimsa positively and in
the sense of a social obligation.” (13/847)
TOLERANCE IS ONE OF THE BASIC PRINCIPLES
OF HINDUISM
This concept of tolerance goes to the ultimate extent
of encouraging belief in the truth of all religions.
According to the Gita, each religious path leads
towards the same destination: the truth. When
Swami Vivekananda said, ‘Every religion is true,’
he correctly echoed Hindu belief. In Hinduism each
religious tradition can be given equal recognition.
Under
the
heading
of
‘Hinduism’,
the
Encyclopaedia Britannica aptly states:
“In principle, Hinduism incorporates all
forms of belief and worship without
necessitating the selection or elimination of
any.” (8/888)
This general concept of tolerance, in other words,
instructs us to live in peace with others. One should
not believe in adopting a violent manner towards
anyone. Just as we regard ourselves to be right, we
