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we should give life to others in completely. For, if you pluck out one, another will The Ideology
grow in its place. Even if you run a bulldozer over
a totally undiscriminating Peace all rosebushes, new plants will grow in their place of Peace
that will bear roses ineluctably accompanied by
way. The tree is also a is essential thorns. In the present scheme of things, roses can 15
be had only by tolerating the existence of thorns.
shining example to for a better way Similarly, a peaceful society can be created only
man, in that it supplies by creating and fostering the spirit of tolerance
healthy and bene?cial of living—peace of towards diversities.
oxygen in exchange mind, peace in the
for harmful gas, that is, family and peace
carbon dioxide. And just
in nature.

observe how ?owers spread However, a peaceful life can be achieved only when

their fragrance all around them, human beings learn what their limitations ought to

regardless of whether they are appreciated for it or be. According to the Divine law, you can take from

not. A ?owing stream is likewise a model when it the world whatever will satisfy your need—not

irrigates the ?elds without expecting anything in your greed. You may do business with others, but

return. Without the inculcation of these altruistic you may not exploit them. You may also establish

values among human beings, no meaningful life on your individuality, but not at the cost of your family

earth is possible. and society. You are free to

This beautiful world of nature created by God is use peaceful methods, The
well on its way to being ruined by man. Widespread
violence, ecological disturbance and global warming but you are not entitled formula is very
have together become a menace greater than that of to use violence.
a Third World War. Indeed, it is as if a Third World How can we attain simple. Take your
War has already been thrust upon us. This is the share without usurping
biggest threat we are facing today. We have to work peace? The formula that of others. Ful?ll
unitedly and sincerely to save nature in the interest is very simple. Take your needs without
of all of humanity. And this can only be achieved by your share without
depriving others
following the peaceful method. usurping that of others.
of theirs.
Ful?ll your needs without

depriving others of theirs. In

short, solve your own problems without creating

The Way to Attain problems for your fellow creatures. Peaceful co-

Peace existence is the only way of existence in this world.

Peace is essential for a better way of living—peace Maulana Wahiduddin Khan
of mind, peace in the family and peace in nature.
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