International Day of Non-Violence — October 2, 2017

Graphic Quote Art — Mahatma Gandhi Quotes

October 2 is a special day for India. Two of its most loved leaders were born on this day. On October 2 each year, we celebrate the birth anniversaries of two renowned Indians, Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the Nation and Lal Bahadur Shastri, the second Prime Minister of the Republic of India.

Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti 2017 — 148th Birth Anniversary

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (October 2, 1869 – January 30, 1948) was the pre-eminent political and ideological leader of India during the Indian independence movement. Mahatma (Sanskrit: venerable) Gandhi led India to independence and inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world. He experimented with non-violence, truth, Satyagraha and found these ideals as worth putting into practice. He strove hard to eliminate the curse of untouchability from the India society.

Gandhi Jayanti is a national holiday celebrated in India to mark the occasion of the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the Nation (though not officially). The day is a national holiday and also celebrated world-wide as the International Day of Non-Violence.

GoldenTwine Informatics pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi on his 148th Birth Anniversary.

Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti — October 2, 2017

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Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti 2017 — 113th Birth Anniversary

The nation also remembers Lal Bahadur Shastri (October 2, 1904 – January 11, 1966) on his birth anniversary today. He was the second Prime Minister of the Republic of India and one of the greatest leaders of the Indian National Congress party. He joined the Indian independence movement in the 1920s. He led the country to victory during the Indo-Pak war of 1965.

He gave the slogan Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan which became very popular and is remembered even today.

GoldenTwine Informatics pays homage to Lal Bahadur Shastri on his 113th Birth Anniversary.

Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti — October 2, 2017

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October 2 — International Day of Non-Violence
(Recognized by the UN)

Gandhi Jayanti is also known as the International Day of Non-Violence. This day is observed on October 2, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, leader of the Indian independence movement and pioneer of the philosophy and strategy of non-violence.

The United Nations General Assembly announced on June 15, 2007 that it adopted a resolution which declared that October 2 will be celebrated as the International Day of Non-Violence.
(According to General Assembly resolution A/RES/61/271 of 15 June 2007.)

Mahatma Gandhi, who helped lead India to independence, has been the inspiration for non-violent movements for civil rights and social change across the world. Throughout his life, Gandhi remained committed to his belief in non-violence even under oppressive conditions and in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges.

GoldenTwine Informatics celebrates the International Day of Non-Violence on October 2.

International Day of Non-Violence — October 2, 2017

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Definition of Non-Violence

The principle of non-violence, also known as non-violent resistance, rejects the use of physical violence in order to achieve social or political change. Often described as the politics of ordinary people, this form of social struggle has been adopted by mass populations all over the world in campaigns for social justice.

There are three main categories of non-violence action:

• protest and persuasion, including marches and vigils;
• non-cooperation; and
• non-violent intervention, such as blockades and occupations

The Non-Violence (or Knotted Gun) sculpture by Swedish artist Carl Fredrik Reuterswärd on display at the UN Visitors’ Plaza.
(Image credit: UN Photo by Rick Bajornas)

[Non-Violence (or Knotted Gun) Sculpture at UN Visitors’ Plaza]

The father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi fondly called Bapu (Gujarati: endearment for father), had numerous quotes on peace and non-violence which continue to be an inspiration for many across the world even today. Mahatma Gandhi said ‘Peace is its own reward.’ To celebrate 148th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, we have compiled ten inspirational quotes on peace and non-violence designed by GoldenTwine Creative — Graphic Quote Art Design.

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Ten Inspirational Quotes of Mahatma Gandhi on Peace and Non-Violence

Mahatma Gandhi — An Apostle of Peace and Non-Violence

 My religion is based on truth and non-violence. Truth is my God. Non-violence is the means of realising Him. 
Author — Mahatma Gandhi

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 I cannot teach you violence, as I do not myself believe in it. I can only teach you not to bow your heads before any one even at the cost of your life. 
Author — Mahatma Gandhi

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 I object to violence because when it appears to do good, the good is only temporary; the evil it does is permanent. 
Author — Mahatma Gandhi

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 Non-violence, which is the quality of the heart, cannot come by an appeal to the brain. 
Author — Mahatma Gandhi

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 Non-violence is the greatest force at the disposal of mankind. It is mightier than the mightiest weapon of destruction devised by the ingenuity of man. 
Author — Mahatma Gandhi

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 I have nothing new to teach the world. Truth and Non-violence are as old as the hills. All I have done is to try experiments in both on as vast a scale as I could. 
Author — Mahatma Gandhi

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 Anger is the enemy of non-violence and pride is a monster that swallows it up. 
Author — Mahatma Gandhi

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 Not violence, nor untruth but non-violence and truth are the laws of our being. 
Author — Mahatma Gandhi

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 It is through truth and non-violence that I can have some glimpse of God. Truth and non-violence are my God. They are the obverse and reverse of the same coin. 
Author — Mahatma Gandhi

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 It is no non-violence if we merely love those that love us. It is non-violence only when we love those that hate us. 
Author — Mahatma Gandhi

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