MAHATMA GANDHI PEACE COUNCIL OF OTTAWA

Peace, Compassion & Harmony

2025-10-18 Gandhi’s Legacy Talks – Dr. Pradeep Merchant C.M. on “The Legacy of Gandhi in the Modern World… Gandhi’s Relevance in the 21st Century”

Dr. Pradeep Merchant - Keynote Presentation

Dr. Pradeep Merchant - Q&A

Key snippets from Dr. Pradeep Merchant’s talk:

  • “Be the change that you wish to see in the world.”
  • “Non-violence is not passivity; it is the highest form of courage.”
  • “The world has enough for everyone’s need, but not for everyone’s greed.”
  • “Peace is not the absence of conflict, but the presence of understanding.”
  • “Confront hatred with compassion, violence with dialogue, and injustice with truth.”
  • “Truth must be spoken, not just convenient to say.”
  • “Simplicity, empathy, and self-restraint are timeless principles for a just society.”
  • “Peace cannot depend on power; it must be built on principles.”
  • “Living Gandhi’s legacy means embodying his values, not just quoting his words.”
  • “Every act of conscience, no matter how small, moves the world closer to peace.”
  • “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”
  • “Inclusivity and unity in diversity are the soul of civilization.”
  • “Moral integrity, not material wealth, is the truest strength of a nation.”
  • “Peace is a daily discipline, not a destination.”
  • “Let us shape the world gently with love, truth, and peace.”

Dr. Pardeep Merchant's Session - Photogallery

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