Gandhi’s vision of community peace was rooted in his broader philosophy of truth, non-violence, moral self-discipline, and social harmony. For him, peace was not merely the absence of physical violence or conflict between groups but a positive and dynamic condition in which individuals and communities lived in mutual respect, justice, and cooperation. Community peace, in Gandhi’s understanding, had to be built from the grassroots through ethical conduct, dialogue, and transformation of human relationships rather than imposed by state power or coercive institutions. Central to Gandhi’s idea of community peace was the principle of ahimsa, or non-violence. He viewed non-violence not as passive submission but as an active force capable of transforming hostile relationships within society. In community life, ahimsa required individuals to refrain not only from physical harm but also from hatred, prejudice, and exploitation. Gandhi believed that communal conflicts—whether based on religion, caste, class, or ethnicity—were sustained by fear, mistrust, and moral blindness. Non-violence, practiced sincerely, could break this cycle by appealing to the conscience of both the oppressed and the oppressor. Thus, peace within communities depended on cultivating non-violent attitudes in everyday social interactions. Gandhi also emphasized the role of truth, or satya, as the foundation of community peace. Truth for Gandhi was inseparable from justice and moral integrity. He argued that conflicts within communities often arise from falsehoods, distorted narratives, and deliberate misinformation that deepen divisions. By insisting on truthfulness in speech, action, and public life, Gandhi believed communities could confront grievances honestly and seek fair solutions. Satyagraha, his method of non-violent resistance, was not only a political tool against colonial rule but also a