Non violence the need of this hour

HISTORY OF NON-VIOLENCE AND GANDHI i. Introduction We are now in the threshold of 21st century. World has developed in many spheres such as science and technology, social and political, religion and literature, culture etc. Today science as well as technology has given unlimited power to man. Man, having advanced knowledge of science and technology, has been able to produce plenty of food or clothing in the 21st century by means of sophisticated computer technology. In the development of science and technological era; we have reached the moon and explored the universe. The scientific method of tackling a problem consists of collecting in an objective way, the relevant information to the maximum possible extent, analyzing it with the power of reasoning, arriving there from at a conclusion and working subsequently on the basis of the conclusion. Along with the development of science and technology, social and political changes have taken place. As a result, mankind has become more civilized than before and the dynamic nature of humans has made him the best living creature in the world. The history of literature is the historical development of writings in prose or poetry which attempts to provide entertainment, enlightenment, or instruction to the reader, listener, observer, as well as the development of the literary techniques used in the communication of these pieces. The religious development depends on the thought of prominent thinkers. Tagore in the Religion of Man, relies on the faith in the rules and regulations operative in nature which consists not only of physical world but also of the inner world of man including his consciousness. Furthermore, it gives rise to a common culture dedicated to the welfare and uplift of our planet-wide human community. This culture leads to an understanding and appreciation of the basic unity in the diverse cultures,