We don't always need to use force or violent to achieve a certain result. Often, a friendly and cooperative approach yeilds better results. This method of bringing about a change without using force or harming others is known as non-violence or ahimsa in Sanskrit. Our ancient texts teach us Ahimsa Parmo Dharma,which means that non-violence is our ultimate dharma or duty.

Shantaram's Dream
Once there lived a poor man named Shantaram in a small village. Every day , he would wake up at dawn, perform his puja at the village temple and then sit under the banyan tree outside the temple. He greeted passers-by with a smile and a namaste. Sometimes, the villagers would ask him to perform certain rituals...