Jawaharlal Nehru (1889-1964) emphasized peace in the sense of a state of mind. Here is his view Peace is not a relationship of nations. It is a condition of mind brought about by a serenity of soul. Peace is not merely the absence of war. It is also a state of mind. Lasting peace can come only to peaceful people.
According to Johan Gultung, Norwegian peace scholar, the term peace' and violence' are linked. Peace is the absence of violence and should be used as the social goal. Gultung further stated that like a coin peace has two sides: negative peace and positive peace. Negative peace is the absence of personal violence; positive peace is an absence of structural violence or social justice.
According to the definitions or the explanations of Wikipedia encyclopedia, peace can be a state of harmony or the absence of hostility. "Peace" can also be a non-violent way of life. "Peace" is used to describe the cessation of violent conflict. Peace can mean a state of quiet or tranquility--- an absence of disturbance or agitation.Â
Peace can also describe a relationship between any people characterized by respect, justice and goodwill. Peace can describe calmness, serenity, and silence. This latter understanding of peace can also pertain to an individual's sense of himself or herself, as to be "at peace" with one's own mind.
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English defines peace as follows:
1. No war: a situation in which there is no war or fighting
2. No noise/interruptions: a very quiet and pleasant situation in which you are not interrupted
3. Calm/Not worried: a feeling of being calm, happy, and not worried.
The online Merriam-Webster dictionary gives the explanations of peace as follows:
1: a state of tranquility or quiet: as a: freedom from civil disturbance b: a state of security or order within a community provided for by law or custom
2: freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions.
