The Science of Satyagraha and All Global Issues

          Since ancient times, India has been a peace-lover and peace-preacher and has solved the sternest problems through nonviolence. Mahatma Buddha preached the lesson of nonviolence. Mahatma Gandhi went ahead and successfully practised Satyagraha (nonviolent resistance) to secure the freedom of India; that is only one example in the entire history of the world of securing freedom without bloodshed and violence. He showed his magical power in his 30-year struggle for freedom in India and before it, several successful movements in South Africa in the interest of the helpless people. When he launched such movements in India, the wildfire of brutality was put off and the sea of his nonviolent resistance became much more powerful than the modern physical weapons of the government. 
          There are several international political issues which are too old and which swallowed the lives of millions in the last few hundred years of wars. Imagine life in unrest and violence in Gaza and Israel. This conflict is too old, and now the world needs to end it with the help of Satyagraha, not through violence or modern physical weapons. 
           Violence has always been the weapon of the weaker, which has no patience, courage, satisfaction, or respect for others. In its realm, there is no mercy for others' lives, disrespect for others’ religion, false pride and those who live in the realm of prejudice against others. 
         In the Modern Age, people should not forget that there are multiple human-destroying weapons available to many countries, and within a few moments, the drama of the entire human race of the world may be ended. In this condition, all countries should think about this matter, and all should come ahead to solve all the international political issues through Satyagraha, which Mahatma Gandhi successfully practised, and he had solved all the issues of his time through this human, moral, social, easiest and cheapest medium of solving even the sternest problems. 
           Mahatma Gandhi entirely eroded the delusion that mere physical force of arms and weapons can set up political power, obliterate evils, and impose law to achieve all other purposes. He was an incredible man who gave life to the idea of a nonviolent way through a cruel world. The world must follow his teachings, which serve to make the world a much better place for men to live in genuine happiness and peace.
           So the world still functions on the notion that material forces can do something worthwhile. This puts us presently in the least fortunate time. We are conscious that virtues like love, tolerance, peace, contentment, honesty, sincerity, etc., are being gradually but surely scripted out of our exigencies of Life. There is a war going on between Russia and Ukraine, Israel-US and Iran, and also a counter-rivalry between Gaza and Israel. This world seems to be filled with uncertainty, and the force often comes in to handle each issue, leading to a state of chaos, violence, killings, loss of life and property, and all evils relishing at their height. 
           Gandhi denied the role of physical power or the use of weaponry in South Africa – he never championed violence for any good cause. His operations in South Africa had begun well before his acceptance of the leadership of the Indian freedom movement. It was in South Africa that he fought against injustice and social stratification for the next ten years, during which he founded Satyagraha for the astonishing push toward a classless society. In fact, Gandhi was aware of the myth of the use of force and the peril of seeking freedom for India. Gandhi's philosophy of Satyagraha was a cornerstone of the Indian independence movement and continues to inspire many non-violent social and political movements around the world.
          Mahatma Gandhi detested violence as a weapon for fighting against injustice, and thus he never used, much less carried arms, in his fights against the establishment throughout the entire struggle. These two terms: ‘Satyagraha’ and ‘Sarvodaya’ (welfare of all) are perhaps the most outstanding revolutionary contributions of Gandhi to modern political thought. It was undoubtedly something new, and some would push it to the equivalent of something for which one could not resort to armament. But Gandhi stood his ground and made effective use of these picks against every conceivable issue in that arena, whether the campaign was for the independence of India or some other social-political complexities that arose in that period. By a gun, one may be leaving oneself for a struggle which must be enclosed within others’ guns.        
           According to Mahatma Gandhi, Satyagraha should be integrated into our daily lives. It should be a fundamental part of our existence, inspiring us in all aspects of life to achieve noble goals. Students, too, should be educated in the principles of Satyagraha. This philosophy is, in essence, the highest form of education. It is not about a group of violent rebels seeking chaos in society; rather, it is a collective of self-disciplined individuals who have chosen to resist organised oppression and injustice through nonviolence. Remarkably, the long-awaited dawn of a new era arrived, dispelling the myths surrounding the need for physical force to attain political power. India gained its freedom through the practice of Satyagraha. The transfer of political power occurred without bloodshed or violence. This was a rightful transition, and since then, India has been governed smoothly through democratic processes. Thus, Mahatma Gandhi truly opened the world's eyes by advocating that physical power has no place in gaining political strength, enforcing laws, or bringing about social change. 
           Obviously, Satyagraha is the most powerful weapon to be used for social change gain political power and for the fulfilment of any other good things. There are many other international issues which can be resolved very easily through Satyagraha, which will be human, social and moral. So, the world should come ahead to address all the international political issues through Satyagraha, not through any other physical weapons – and this is for the sake of mankind and the world. 

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Rajeshwar Prasad, the Pioneer of the Theatre of the Absurd in India, and the Second Epic Poet in English in India, born in Bela, Aurangabad, Bihar, India, on 26 August 1970, is a poet, playwright, novelist, essayist, story writer, columnist, researcher, philosopher, thinker and academician. He is a prominent figure in English literature who infuses meaningful philosophical insights into appealing stories. With a Ph.D. on “Lyricism in the Plays of Christopher Marlowe” and many years of service as a Professor, he draws on the strengths of both worlds. He is the author of many thought-provoking plays, including ‘The Travellers’, ‘The Wife’, ‘The Tribute’, ‘Zero into Four’, ‘Teachers’ Day’, ‘Zero into Nine’ and ‘Zero into Plus’; the insightful fiction, ‘Righteousness’; and collections of powerful poetry, including ‘Gandhi – the Messiah’ and ‘Bullet Land’, all published by TSL Publications, Rickmansworth, UK. His epic, ‘The Gandhi-Gita’, the novels, ‘Dance of Democracy’, ‘Now, Forever Yours’, and the reflective essays in ‘Hello Life’ show the author's scope. His life of teaching and creative writing demonstrates his commitment to enhancing mind and soul. He has been honoured with several national and international awards in Literature and Education. He has published 14 books, 27 research articles and 18 other literary creations. His philosophical, humane, and thought-provoking articles were featured in ‘The Aerial Perspective’, Quillkeepers Press, LLC, US, and his articles were greatly admired and read.