Ideology of Peace
PEACE AND VIOLENCE
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Peaceable behaviour is indicative of self-control.
Self-control is undoubtedly a very great strength: it
saves man from engaging in negative activities like
violence. One who does not have the power of self
control will be enraged at times of provocation and
will hurl himself into violent activities. Controlling
one’s anger is the way of the peaceful person, while
losing one’s self control when provoked is the way
of the violent person.
RECONCILIATION IS THE BEST
In any controversy, one way to attempt to settle
matters is for both parties to enter into violent
confrontation. The better way to settle disputes is to
effect a reconciliation at the very outset.
Reconciliation is like a safety valve in any situation
where there are conflicting interests and where
tempers can become explosive. So at times of
provocation, the best course to adopt is a
conciliatory rather than a confrontational one. That
is a law of nature.
However, it rarely happens that such reconciliation
as can be effected exactly reflects the desires of both
