Differences of opinion would be an indication of healthy independence of mind which is the law of life, not party intrigues and party strife. There will then be room for as many parties as there are opinions. If we had the requisite non-violence in us, our public life would be characterized by utmost toleration. There is nothing more demoralizing than fake non-violence of the weak and impotent. Otherwise, why should there be all these wrangles among ourselves? Our non-violence VIS-A VIS the British Government has been the non-violence of the weak. To take the name of non-violence when there is the sword in your heart is not only hypocritical and dishonest but cowardly. Any other position may lead to internecine feud and bloodshed. The congress influence can be effectively exercised only if it retains its non-violence. The Congress, which has been nursed for over fifty years by the best brains of the country, will not fall at all, if the corruption is handled in time. Rome's decline began long before it fell. But if the heads of Congress committees are indifferent or supine, the corruption cannot be dealt with." If the salt loses its savour, wherewith shall it be salted?" (H, 22-10-1938, p. (H, 18-6-1938, p.149)Īll that is wanted is the will to clear the Congress of Augean stables. THE CONGRESS will die a natural and deserved death if and when it substitutes reason and when it substitutes reason and moral influence by GOONDAISM.
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