The author of the Mahabharata has not established the necessity of physical warfare; on the contrary he has proved its futility.

How can one be compelled to accept slavery? I simply refuse to do the master's bidding. He may torture me, break my bones to atoms and even kill me. He will then have my dead body, not my obedience. Ultimately, therefore, it is I who am the victor and not he, for he has failed in getting me to do what he wanted done.

Non-violence is the greatest force at the disposal of mankind. It is mightier than the mightiest weapon of destruction devised by the ingenuity of man.

Satyagraha is a law for universal application. Beginning with the family, its use can be extended to every other circle.

A country whose culture is based on nonviolence will find it necessary to have every home as much self-contained as possible.

Where death without resistance or death after resistance is the only way, neither party should think of resorting to law-courts or help from the government.

True material welfare is never inconsistent with performance of religious obligations.