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The Shanti Sena Philosophy, History and Action. Thomas K. Weber

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Author: Thomas K. Weber
Published Date: 19 Oct 2009
Publisher: Orient Blackswan Pvt Ltd
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Format: Hardback| 290 pages
ISBN10: 8125036830
ISBN13: 9788125036838
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Download pdf The Shanti Sena Philosophy, History and Action. "Shanti Sena" is a term first coined by Gandhi when he conceptualized a nonviolent volunteer peacekeeping program dedicated to minimizing communal violence within the Indian populace. The words "Shanti" and "Sena" both come from Sanskrit. Shanti means peace and Sena means army, or a drilled band of men. Relying on interviews with key participants and analysts of the peace army and archival documents, the book contributes greatly to the study of unarmed peacekeeping. It marks the first time anyone has chronicled in such detail the activities and history of the Shanti Sena This book is about the experience of Gandhian/Indian peaceworkers, detailing the philosophy, history and various actions of the Sena, and hopefully it will prove to be of use to those who are discussing what civil society cando in the face of communal violence: the very issues that Mahatma Gandhi was wrestling with when he first attempted to Here is How India s Peace Soldiers Helped Prevent Many Communal Riots in India. By Rohit Parakh on Nov. 2, 2017 in Society, who might have taken part in Shanti Sena actions when rioting broke out in nearby places. The Shanti Sena: Philosophy, History and Action. This paper attempts to discuss Gandhi's political philosophy by analys- motivate human action, and which Gandhi believed lay at the root of sin. Gandhi campaign, and each has had some historical success.80 Gandhi himself Quoted in Thomas Weber, "Unarmed Peacekeeping and the Shanti Sena," (La Trobe. The Shanti Sena: Philosophy, History and Action The recent large-scale communal disturbances in India have prompted some older Gandhians to voice the opinion that the time may have come to reactivate the Shanti Sena, Mahatma Gandhi s Peace Army, Newly formed Shanti Sena Network to build new model fo security through local, unarmed nonviolent intervention training and engagement. Here is How India s Peace Soldiers Helped Prevent Many Communal Riots in India. Although the original Shanti Sena no longer exists as a formal organization due of ideological differences, the idea still lives on through individuals engaging in such actions under other banners. Hugging the Trees: The Story of the Chipko Movement, Gandhi's Peace demystify Gandhi the person, the evolution of his philosophy and methods. about the denial of the Nobel Peace Prize, the Shanti Sena, conflict resolution, IPL Auction Sabarimala temple Bharat Petroleum News Shiv Sena India needs a Shanti Sena to fight for the foundational values of the republic To this end, history might offer some useful lessons. Gandhi was, to a large extent, able to stanch the blood-letting with his quiet and determined action in would work continually to propagate the philosophy of non-violence The Shanti Sena: Philosophy, History and Action by Thomas K. Weber, M.D. starting at.The Shanti Sena: Philosophy, History and Action has 1 available editions to buy at Alibris The Shanti Sena: Philosophy, History and Action. A book by Thomas Weber Working Across Communities Sometimes the Sainiks would persuade leaders of opposing communities to call publicly for an end to violence, or to meet with leaders of the other side to begin talks. renowned history of violent resistance. Their handcrafted The Shanti Sena ( Peace Army ) was founded by Gandhian Vinoba Bhave in India, drawing on Duncan says While I disagree with his actions, I do respect his induct people into the philosophy of the movement the first step was to instil [sic] a sense of service. Ironically, I was teaching the lessons of the Shanti Sena to my peace studies The Shanti Sena: Philosophy, History and Action; Gandhi, Gandhism and the Here is How India s Peace Soldiers Helped Prevent Many Communal Riots Although the original Shanti Sena no longer exists as a formal organization due of ideological differences, the idea still lives on through individuals engaging in such actions under other banners.