Manifesto of Peace
A Manifesto of Peace
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table, and asked him to comment. Swamiji simply
smiled and said:
‘The foundation is really good.’ This successful
response from the Swamiji was due to the fact that
his peace of mind was not disturbed.
THE WAY TO ATTAIN PEACE
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. In
the absence of peace, however, everything has been
rendered meaningless. What is needed to redress
the balance is love, compassion, tolerance,
forbearance and the spirit of co-existence.
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 the right to do likewise. In short, solve your
own problems without creating problems for your
