The Atom Bomb
M. K.
Gandhi
There have been cataclysmic changes in the world. Do I still
adhere to my faith in truth and non-violence? Has not the atom bomb exploded
that faith? Not only has it not done so, but it has clearly demonstrated to me
that the twins constitute the mightiest force in the world. Before it the atom
bomb is of no effect. The two opposing forces are wholly different in kind, the
one moral and spiritual, the other physical and material. The one is infinitely
superior to the other which by its very nature has an end. The force of the
spirit is ever progressive and endless. Its full expression makes it
unconquerable in the world. In saying this I know that I have said nothing new.
I merely bear witness to the fact. What is more, the force resides in
everybody, man, woman and child, irrespective of the colour of the skin. Only,
in many it lies dormant. But it is capable of being awakened by judicious
training.
Mumbai
Sarvodaya Mandal - Gandhi Book Centre – Gandhi Research Foundation
299 Tardeo Road, Nana Chowk Mumbai 400 007 MH India
Tel. +91-22-2387 2061 / Email: info@mkgandhi.org Web: www.mkgandhi.org
