Selfless action is a source of strength.
It is not part of religion to breed buffaloes or, for that matter, cows.
Nonviolent non-co-operation with evil means co-operation with all that is good.
You never realize what the aftereffect of your activities, however in the event that you don't do anything, obviously there will be no outcome.
Your character must be above suspicion and you must be truthful and self-controlled.
The votaries of nonviolence cannot harbour violence even in thought, let alone the question of doing it.