The Ideology of Peace by Maulana Waiduddin Khan - page 154

Ideology of Peace
A JOURNEY TOWARDS PEACE
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Peace is essential for a better way of living—peace
of mind, peace in the family and peace in nature.
Today, in our modern, technological world, man
apparently has access to everything he desires, but
in the absence of peace, everything has been
rendered meaningless. What is needed to redress
the balance is love, compassion, tolerance,
forbearance and the spirit of co-existence. Peaceful
co-existence is the only way of existence in this
world.
How can we attain peace? The formula is very
simple. Take your share without usurping that of
others. Fulfill your needs without depriving others
of theirs. Satisfy your desires without thwarting
others and fulfill your ambitions without denying
others theirs. In short, solve your own problems
without creating problems for your fellow human
beings.
However, a peaceful life can be achieved only when
human beings learn what their limitations ought to
be. According to the Divine law, you can take from
the world whatever will satisfy your need—not
your greed. You may do business with others, but
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