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Other events which have changed the face of our global civilization are Religious xenophobia, Economic disparity and Regionalistic hegemony which have fueled in disturbances across the globe. We need to reform our civilization to save this world. A ray of hope slides in through "Gandhianism".

One of the most significant personalities of the last century was indeed Mohan Das Karamchand Gandhi, born on 2nd October 1869 at Porbandar, on the western coast of India. Educated in England and Barrister by profession became the epitome of Indian struggle for Independence. He also played a critical role in the freedom struggle of South Africa (he went to South Africa to Practice Law), Nelson Mandela wrote in one of his articles in TIME- "The Gandhian influence dominated freedom struggles on African continent upto 1960s because of the power it generated and the unity it forged among the apparently powerless. Non Violence was the official stance of all major African coalitions, and the South African A.N.C remained implacably opposed to violence for most of its existence". Gandhiji gave this world new form of struggle, based on non violence and mutual respect. Gandhiji's teachings can provide realistic tools for addressing the multi-dimensional challenges faced by the world today. Three sects of his philosophy namely Ahimsa (Non Violence), Sarvoday (Welfare for all) and Satyagrah (Seeking truth) can help us in reforming our the civilization.

Gandhiji said "Nonviolence is the law of the human race and is infinitely greater than and superior to brute force."  Today it's a dire need of time to characterize Non violence a part of our social system. It's very tough for any society to embrace it as its results are slow but it's long lasting. We are living in an era of low patience, thus Non Violence sounds inconvenient and passé. With the fear of global terrorism and nuclear & contemporary wars, global federation should adopt non violence as its charter for international relations and essence for conflict resolution. Gandhiji said "Individuals or nations who would practice nonviolence must be prepared to sacrifice (nations to last man) their all except honour."   Non-violence is not a weapon of the weak, but of the strong and fearless. We have seen improvement in India Pakistan relationship through peaceful efforts from both the countries for last five years. It's a new beginning of an era of mutual love and respect. The perennial problem is slowing melting and giving peace an opportunity in Kashmir Valley. Conflicts in critical zones like Central Asia, Eastern Europe & South Asia can be diluted through the policy of Non Violence. Lets give love an opportunity to live in our lives.  
 Second Tenet is Sarvoday- Welfare for all, this concept reiterate for self-help, rural & village development and self sustainable economic development. This theory is the classic tools for eradicating economic disparities. Gandhi coined the term Sarvoday in 1908 with a vision and aspiration of a society with no disparity of any kind. Don't confuse it with Communism or Socialism. Both Communism and Socialism could be means for Sarvoday but definitely not the ends. Today we live in a world where some of us don't have food to eat. Sub-Saharan Africa has seen thousands perish because of malnutrition. Every hour children die of it, so is the case with many developing countries. We have seen short term plans and donations from rich countries but collectively we have failed to support them to create a sustainable economic model of self sufficiency for last half a decade. Sarvoday helps in crafting one with the objective of economic and social development and improvement of a community as a whole. In capitalism the flow of economic prosperity and development is down wards, the economic development of many is dependable upon few. It gives birth to discrimination and oppression, thus creating a vacuum between have and have not. But in Sarvoday nation's economic development is driven by the masses, it's been characterize by Mass Production Vs. Production by the Masses.  Gandhi said "When production and consumption both become localized, the temptation to speed up production, indefinitely and at any price, disappears. All the endless difficulties and problems that jour present-day economic system presents, too, world then come to an end." If as a civilization we create a system of economic development through lowest strata of society and which has the essence of self dependence with the objective of sustainable growth, I am sure we cold contribute towards eliminating burgeoning Economic and Social disparity.

The last tenet is Satyagrah, Gandhi evolved this philosophy emphasizing on remaining firm on the Truth and resisting the Untruth actively but using only Non-violent means. Satyagraha is the most pragmatic and potent technique of conflict resolution and it is also the morally correct way of life. Satyagrah and its off-shoots, non-co-operation and civil disobedience & resistance in a non violent way, gives oppressor a reason to rethink about his act. The whole philosophy is based on realizing an oppressor about the meaning of existence and rights with creating an environment of mutual respect and love. All social movements across the globe should be based on Satyagrah, thus creating a society sans selfishness and violence. Satyagrah is ideally recommended as a charter for global & regional federations like UN, ASEAN, SAARC, EU & NATO where issues and conflict can be negotiated not by economic or military pressures but through Truth and mutual collaboration. It will help in diluting regional hegemony and would give world a chance for global equality.

Gandhi was shot dead on January 30th 1948, an end of a sage who died in a violent act for the mission of Non violence. I see Gandhi much more relevant today as he was fifty seven years back. Gandhi is an ideology, it's a ways of living and last it's a hope for new world without fear and hatred. Let us break the chain of political boundaries and religious chauvinism for a tomorrow of love.