Solved Precis exercise on “Universal Harmony and Freedom” The work which Gandhiji had taken in hand was not only the achievement of political freedom but also the establishment of a social order based on truth and non-violence, unity and peace, equality and universal brotherhood, and maximum freedom for all. This unfinished part of his experiment was perhaps even more difficult to achieve than the achievements of freedom. In the political struggle,...

Solved Precis exercise on “Two folds Aspect of Science” The history of civilization shows how man always has to choose between the right and wrong use of discoveries of science. This has never been truer than in our own age. In a brief period, amazing discoveries have been made and applied to practical purposes. It would be ungrateful not to recognize how immense have been the boons of science. It has...

Solved Precis exercise on “Importance of Education in Democracy” The basic faith of those who believe in democracy is that the common man has enough goodwill and common sense to govern well, that gives freedom and power, men will educate one another, will introduce better ways of life and habit of friendly cooperation and will, in the long run, creates a new society which will give the best possible opportunity of...

Solved Precis exercise on “Our Constitution” Our Constitution modeled democracy. Because it is in the hands not of the few but of the many. Our law secures equal justice for all in their private disputes. In our public opinion, we welcome and honour talent in every branch of achievement as we give free play in all our public life. We carry the same spirit into our daily relations with one another....

Solved Precis exercise on “Material versus Moral Progress” Does economic progress clash with real progress s? By economic progress, I take it, we mean material advancement without limit, and by real progress we mean moral progress which again is the same thing as the progress of the permanent element in us. The subject may, therefore, be stated thus: Does not moral progress increase in the same proportion as material progress? I...

Solved Precis exercise on “Effect of War on Trade” War among the nations is a universal evil, born of avarice and hatred. What they fought for is money in some form or another Instead of sharing the wealth of the world among themselves in a friendly and fraternal spirit, each nation attempts to grab more than the others and also tries to exploit the labor of weaker nations. This greed is...

Solved Precis exercise on “Importance of New Thoughts” The most important thing is that we should have freedom of thought. This is not as easy as it sounds, for everyone likes to have this freedom for himself but is not ready to give it to others when they express different opinions. This is particularly the case when differences of opinion arise on such important matters as religion and politics. But, if...

Solved Precis exercise on “King’s Lesson” Once there ruled a cruel but powerful kind over the island of Sicily. He was not loved by his subjects. There were many men on the island whom he had treated very badly and who wanted to kill him if they had the chance. In his court, there were some persons who wanted to see their King pleased with them. Because of this, they were...