| Awaken Bharata |
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| Books By David Frawley |
| THE TWO WINGS OF DHARMA | |
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culture of martyrs is not going to save the world but only one of
responsible and flexible individuals, who refuse to respond
according to mass forces and dogmas.
Unless non-violence is practiced correctly, it cannot stem the tide of violence. Those who practice non-violence must therefore cease to appease those who are violent or demanding, nor should they be incapable of self-defense, if necessary. Non-violence must be applied as a universal principle to members of all beliefs. There should be a dialogue with all religious and political groups for the purpose of ending violence in the world, which includes the violence of economic exploitation, the destruction of the environment, and the violence of the missionary conversion process, which is destroying indigenous and tribal cultures. True non-violence must take a stand against evil and error, not merely placate it or compromise with it. We should not excuse or bow down to oppression or violence from wherever it comes. Such non-violence may not be pleasing to everyone and may call us to question some cherished beliefs - but it is the only real way to lasting peace. |
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