In our Series on Mahatma Gandhi, today we bring you Gandhiji's thoughts on non-violence. As the world's pioneer in non-violent theory and practice, Gandhiji unequivocally stated that non-violence contained a universal applicability. He taught that the one who possesses non-violence is blessed. He said, &quot;Blessed is the man who can perceive the law of Ahimsa in the midst of the raging fire of Himsa all around him.&quot;<br />”&nbsp;<br />”<span style="color: #222222;">Mahatma Gandhi said non-violence means love. He believed that if someone has love and respect towards somebody, they will not harm that person. He believed that non-violence is the greatest force at the disposal of mankind. He said, it is mightier than any weapon of mass destruction. He advised weaker nations to defend themselves not by increasing their fighting potential, but by non-violent resistance to the aggressor.</span><br />