The word ''Peace'', when
pronounced, soothes our innerself. the word peace has got many meanings. It means ''The state prevailing
during the absence of war'', harmonious relations, freedom from disputes, absence of mental stress or anxiety, a treaty to cease hostilities, etc.
Violence by all means is the antithesis of society. Tolerance, Peace and harmony are the cornerstones of an ideal society. we must not only discourage but also condemn violence and discrimnation. Man must not be allowed to use force or violent means to achieve his selfish objectives. Peace never becomes irrelevant. In fact its importance becomes more
pronounced when terror and violence take over the human affairs. So peace must prevail in current era of Godless materialism, stockpiling of deadly conventional, chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear weaponery, violence, confusion and uncertainties.
Equality and Justice carry an immense significance. In these lies the peaceful co-existence and success of individuals as well as communities. Justice is such an attribute to man that it is not only a matter of honour for him but it also makes him follow the straight path. Justice maybe in the form of words or action but it is necessary in both. When a man is denied of Justice, it shakes his conscience and then he may follow those roads which will ultimately make him go astray. We must uphold Justice even if the verdict is against our favour.
O PEACE WHERE HAVE YOU GONE
JUST RETURN WITH THE PACE OF A FAWN
I SEARCHED FOR YOU EVERYWHERE
BUT EVERYTIME YOU LEFT ME IN DESPAIR
WHEN YOU ARE GONE THE HUMANS PERISH
IN YOUR PRESENCE THE NATIONS CHERISH
I WANT YOU IN THE WHOLE EARTH
BUT I MISSED YOU SINCE MY BIRTH
&np; OH PEACE! PROMISE YOU WILL COME BACK
AND FILL MY LIFE WITH WHAT I LACK
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