“An eye for an eye will only make the whole world blind.”
— Mahatma Gandhi
Simplified Meaning:
When someone hurts you and you try to hurt them back in the same way, it doesn't solve the problem; it just creates more pain and suffering for everyone. Imagine if every time a person is wrong, they always seek revenge by doing the same bad thing to the person who hurt them. This cycle of revenge will continue endlessly, leading to more damage and no resolution. For instance, consider two neighbors who keep blaming each other for noise. One plays loud music at night, and in retaliation, the other starts drilling holes early in the morning. Instead of resolving the issue, both end up sleep-deprived and frustrated. To apply this in life, if someone wrongs you, try to resolve the conflict through understanding and communication instead of retaliation. This way, peace and harmony can be restored without escalating the situation further. Choosing to forgive or seek a peaceful resolution helps prevent ongoing conflict and allows everyone to move forward in a more positive direction.