Abstract
Man, after all, is the child of the time and prisoner of his experiences. The contemporary stream of thought casts a great impact on the thought process of man. Examination of the contributions of Mahatma Gandhi seems necessary in view of the political and materialistic transformation of the modern world and the prevalence of ethical bankruptcy of the general masses due to growing materialism, progress of education and undue stress on physical well-being. Advance of Science and its sinister daughter technology has brought humanity and human values to stand nearer to the brink of total destruction. Concentration of power in the hands of a small minority whether in the field of Economics or politics leads to increase so many problems, as problems beget further problems. Forces are released that make each war the preamble to another and more devastating wars. The only consequence of war today is to enhance the impulse of revenge and retribution. The processes of change made the world much different from what it was in the early decades of the twentieth century. The explanation for this tragic paradox lies in the contradiction between the ends and means that characterizes the present age. “The wars of Liberation are becoming wars of annihilation”. In this connection, Gandhiji showed us one of the ways of breaking this vicious circle for resolving the mounting tensions.
Highlights
A rich and complex personality like Mahatma Gandhi would appear in different lights to different observers
Examination of the contributions of Mahatma Gandhi seems necessary in view of the political and materialistic transformation of the modern world and the prevalence of ethical bankruptcy of the general masses due to growing materialism, progress of education and undue stress on physical well-being
As a champion of proletarian democracy, his ideas are different from the western ideas. His ideas on democracy bear the stamp of his passionate belief in non-violence, truth, self-sacrifice and individual freedom. He accepts many of the underlying ideas of liberal democracy like popular sovereignty, representative government, party system, freedom of thought and expression with moral and spiritual content
Summary
A rich and complex personality like Mahatma Gandhi would appear in different lights to different observers. According to him constitutional or democratic government will be a distant dream so long as non-violence is not recognized as a living force, an inviolable creed, not a mere policy By spiritualizing politics, he championed the cause of individual liberty and freedom. His ideas on democracy bear the stamp of his passionate belief in non-violence, truth, self-sacrifice and individual freedom He accepts many of the underlying ideas of liberal democracy like popular sovereignty, representative government, party system, freedom of thought and expression with moral and spiritual content. In this age of mass civilization and participation, Gandhian democratic thought have great significance when democracy is being threatened by dangers both internal and external
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