ENGLISH ESSAY NON-VIOLENCE

(Introduction, What is non-violence, Why it is necessary, Some exponents of non-violence, Conclusion) : 

Non-violence is a divine quality. It is said that one who is nonviolent is nearest to god. The person who avoids violence in every walk of his life and who is good and kind to all is a non-violent one.

One who does not kill living beings such as men and animals, does not hurt them, does not terrorise anyone and does not think ill of others is a non-violent person. Non-violence means not to be violent in thought and action.

All men, animals and other creatures are the creation of God. All should live together happily without any dispute. All have equal right to do his own work. One should not have any interference in an other's work. One should not take away other's life. If we take the violence our souls will be defiled and we will not be able to reach the God after our death. Violence is not a virtue. It is a vice. It is not justified on any ground.

There were many exponents of non-violence in India. Mahavir Jain and his followers were strictly nonviolent. They were wearing this pieces of clothes on their nostrils fearing that warms might get into their bodies.

Gautam Buddha was the champion of nonviolence. He preached non-violence until his death. Ashok became non-violent after the Kalinga war and preached non-violencein side and out side of India. He stopped animal killings in side his kingdom.

Mahatma Gandhi was an ardent worshipper of truth and non-violence. He practised and preached non-violence through out his life. According to him non-violence is stronger than violence. He defeated the British rulers with the weapons of truth and non-violence. He made India free from the clutches of the Britishers without any blood shed.

All should be non-violent. It is one of the highest virtues. One should not pain men and animals. One should not assault or annoy others.

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