Doctrine of Divine Fires
“Life is a constant change”—this adage which is rich in meaning is often heard when it’s about living. Indeed, the continuing process of change is the fundamental feature of our life and the universe. As the world is changing too fast, it is necessary to understand the rapid development of the world we are living in. However, to change what was the world used to believe in is a reckless thing. But for some instances, changing what was only believed as it is, can somehow, bring new idealism and great realization to humankind. And that was what Copernicus and Gandhi did. In fact, many individuals were able to allure the nation with their unusual world-changing contribution. But then again, of all discoveries and opinions, none may have exerted a greater effect on the human spirit than the doctrine of Nicolaus Copernicus and Mohandas K. Gandhi—two prominent men, who stood for their beliefs and who shared their discoveries and understandings to humanity.
Nicolaus Copernicus changed how educated man viewed the world by putting an end to the long-acquired Ptolemaic belief that the Earth was the center of the universe. His discovery was a firm study that even Galileo Galilei and Sir Isaac Newton embraced the theory. Though Copernicus did not directly stated that the Sun was the center of the universe, his emphasis over his observations was more than enough to understand what he’s really pointing out. But since the Church at that time believed that the Ptolemaic belief was the gospel truth, Copernicus long hesitated to announce his theory because he feared of being labeled heretic. But to some extent, his discovery played a big part for the fundamental development of the world that even after his death, it served as an inspiration to other astronomers and scientists, which led for the Copernican theory to be published worldwide. Thus, his theory opened the eyes of the world and it made millions of people realized that everything’s not always what they seem, like the teachings of the Church, and that man should think about what lies beyond the horizon.
On the other hand, Mohandas K. Gandhi, a pre-eminent ideological and political leader of India, changed the worldview of man by using a philosophy that was firmly founded by ahimsa—the non-violence approach. By using the language of the soul, Gandhi opened not just the minds of Indian people but of millions all throughout the globe. In truth, his concept of reasoning within love and empathy was very effective in gaining peace and harmony. With faith, he believed that Satyagraha’s love and moral mobility could melt a boastful heart. Thus, he pioneered the “action through inaction” movement. This passive resistance has purpose of enfeebling feelings of anger, hatred or even ill-will to achieve the desired independence of his country. However, the fact that pioneering Satyagraha has limits cannot be denied. This only shows that every different action requires different reaction to attain the most wanted result. Gandhi’s idea though, had made a stamp for the lavish development of the world which made millions of people understand the power of a pure heart.
These two men contributed an astounding mark in history that forever changed the worldview of man. Though their views and discoveries seemed to have nothing in common, both had broadcast an eminent change that captured the heart of humanity across the planet. Their stand in this world may have been in distinct form, but they had both shown that thinking vastly, for some instances, could bring greatness to anyone. They were just ordinary men of yesterday that shared a boon out of their divine fires, but no doubt that until now, their contributions are two of the greatest symbols that inspirit the today’s mankind.
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