Research & Article

This article examines the ideology of peace in ancient and modern Indian philosophy, including other foundation concepts of peace. The study found out that the foundation of peace in Indian wisdom is derived from the concept of non-violence (Ahimsa). 1) In ancient Indian philosophy, non- violence or Ahimsa can be divided into two groups: the Vedas and conservatism. Non-violence in the Vedas can be exempt by some specific situations in the Vedas itself; whereas, the non-violence according to the conservatism applies to all situations without any exception. 2) In modern Indian philosophy, modern Ahimsa, which is revised by Mahatma Gandhi, is combined with honesty. Gandhi’s Ahimsa is another path to Gods. Moreover, Gandhi’s Ahimsa forms a new concept of positive Ahimsa or practical Ahimsa. Gandhi’s Ahimsa becomes a foundation of other concepts namely self-value in all thing, equality of all, belief in one truth and self-sacrifice.