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- Einstein, speaking about Mahatma Gandhi The definitive minister for non-harmfulness and truth is the great soul (Mahatma) behind the Indian non-violent independence movement, Gandhi. The foundation of strength behind this, one of the 20th century's most powerful revolutionary leaders, was the two Yogic ideals of Ahimsa (non-violence) and Satya (truth). Gandhi understood that one must oppose the evil in man without opposing the man himself, and hence one needed to confront their evil without laying harm to them. The ingredients of Gandhi's leadership were thus the firm avoidance of harm, coupled with unconditional love for all, including one's enemies, and unwavering truth, which together, made him one of the most influential figures of the modern era. "Ahimsa is the highest ideal. It is meant for the brave, never for the cowardly. No power on earth can subjugate you when you are armed with the sword of ahimsa." - Mahatma Gandhi |