I am not doubting the credentials of Bose or any other great Indian leaders. They were all great and their patriotism is unquestioned. Some times strong convictions harden the attitude of a person and might be Gandhi also had the same about his method of gaining freedom. Force alone is not sufficient to achieve the end results. There are many ingridients to make success. In my view Gandhi Ji used the Indian respurces in most optimum manner to gain us freedom.Originally Posted by chhoraharyanada
Now coming to Jats and Ahimsa. Personally I am not against the use of force in certain situations and in some degree. However, I won't buy the logic of killing some one and justifying it by giving quoting Geeta slokas..By that logic every murderer is right. There was no warrier greater than Ashoka the great in written Indian history. We all know what happened to his philosophy in the great battle of Kalinga..
Might be my knowledge is deficient. I would like the learned members to quote some famous names who got freedom to their countries purely by gun power? I have seen many Yasar Arafats failing badly in their life time missions of having homeland via violant methods..
Once Akbar asked Birbal as to what is the most effective weapon? Birbal answered that the one which is most handy and available when needed..This sums up the whole thing..Gandhi ji used non violence as the most effective weapon to gain freedom for India.
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