October 12, 2009

Are Gandhiji’s teachings still relevant today?

By the students of Summer Valley School
Yes, his teachings are still relevant. Non-violence and satyagraha were his two important teachings. If we follow the path of truth, we will never deviate from the right path.
(Aishwarya Singhal)
Yes. Even today, we can conquer any difficulty and adversity by following his teachings. He and his teachings are respected the world over. (Avni Singh)
Yes, because we should follow his principles of peace and non-violence if we are to build a strong India.
(Nidhi Pundir)
Yes, but only upto a certain extent. (Karnika Deo)
Yes, they are all the more relevant in today’s world that is rocked by violence and bloodshed. (Swati Pant)
Yes, a lot of people still find his teachings to be relevant and follow them. (Rajeshwari Panwar)
Yes, his teachings will always be relevant. They can never become obsolete. (Shivani Jaguri)
Yes, his teachings will always help us to be good human beings and strive for whatever we want.
(Unnati Nautiyal)
Yes, we can definitely make this world a better place to live in if we follow the path of peace, tolerance and non-violence. (Pranchita Tiwari)
Yes, because his principles of ‘ahimsa’, ‘satyagrah’, speaking the truth will always be the guiding light for people around the world. (Shria Bhatia)
Yes, to some extent.
(Aditi Singh)
If everyone follows Gandhi Ji’s teachings of peace and non-discrimination, this world will certainly be a better place. (Kalyani Gupta)
Gandhi Ji’s teachings of peace, truthfulness and non-violence will help us lead a peaceful and happy life. (Apoorva)
No, because today one can only stand for oneself.
(Mehek Kala)
No, because today nothing can be gained without an agitation. (Yagya Dalakoti)
No, because the world has changed a lot and no one has the patience or the inclination to follow the teachings of Gandhi Ji. (Shaista Khan)
Most people do not find his teachings to be relevant today because there is so much corruption, violence and hatred in today’s world.
(Shabnam Yasmin Choudhury)
In today’s world, there is no sympathy for others. Everyone is concerned only about himself. If we follow the Gandhian teachings, we will be swallowed by others.
(Pooja Mittal)
No. Now-a-days, who has the guts or the patience to turn the other cheek when someone slaps you on one? (Priyanka Rana)
No. There is so much corruption, hatred and violence everywhere now-a-days. Who has the time for his teachings? (Aparna Bartwal)
No. Most people today are interested in self aggrandizement than in being patriotic and do not believe in Gandhi Ji’s teachings. (Shreya Kandari)
No. One cannot get anything today without agitating for it.
(Vidhika Bhardwaj)
No, because his methods of solving problems are too time-consuming and no one has the patience or the time to follow them. (Rhythm Dua)
No, because had they been relevant, there wouldn’t have been so much of violence and terrorism. (Pragya Saklani)
No, because now-a-days if one does not fight for one’s rights, one is considered to be a weakling and does not get anything. (Saumya Khanduri)
No. Today’s world is very different from the world in which Gandhi Ji lived.
(Shweta Sirohi)
Very few people follow the path of peace and peaceful protests now-a-days. (Beenu Virmani)
In today’s world one has to be aggressive and fight for one’s rights if one is to survive in this world. (Sugandha Khaitan)
Today, most people do not practice speaking the truth and non-violence. (Supriya Bhadri)
In today’s harsh and cruel world, we cannot always follow the path of ‘ahimsa’. We have to resort to force to defend ourselves.
(Diya Tripathi)
No, because today’s generation is following the western culture and is least interested in leading a disciplined life.
(Alisha Maindoliya)
In today’s world where anyone can easily procure a gun or a bomb, there is no scope for ‘ahimsa’. (Sakshi Mamgain)
Yes. Instead of erecting his statues in public places and putting up his photographs, we should follow his teachings if we are to change for the better.
(Rashmika Das)
His teachings will not work today because no one is interested in following them. (Sukriti Uniyal)
Yes. His teachings are all the more relevant today. Even the President of America believes so.
(Vidhi Khimal)
Yes. An argument can never settle an argument; only peace will.
(Navodita Kandari)
Yes. His teachings were not for a particular time or generation but were based on basic truths of life which will be always relevant.
(Garima Panwar)
Yes. Discrimination and violence should not prevail in our society. Man has to live in peace and harmony to survive. (Shivanshi Chamoli)

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