I have nothing new to teach the world. Truth and non-violence are as old as hills," the Mahatma had once said and to know more about the man whose philosophy is still relevant today, a delegation from Taiwan, comprising entrepreneurs, doctors and techies, visited the Gandhi Ashram on Sunday.

Talking to DNA, leader of the delegation and president of International China Yoga Association, Taiwan, Hsiu-Chu-Yu, said, "We have learnt about Mahatma Gandhi through textbooks. However, it is really a great experience to visit the country of the man who had shown the path of truth and non-violence to the world."

He said his non-violence message was more relevant today as condition in many parts of the world, particularly in the Middle-East, Afghanistan, India and Pakistan, is very volatile and his philosophy can diffuse the tense situation.

She said if people followed Gandhi's teachings it would definitely help in curbing many problems. "Gandhi was opposed to any form of oppression, dominance, and imperialism, however, his methodology to fight the oppression was resistance through non-violence," she added.

The delegation which has come to the city for yoga training at Shivanand Ashram was highly impressed with the country's spiritual power. Chen-Shung, a member of the delegation, said that the people here are very religious and believe in the principle of serving others. Shung, a yoga student in his country, said yoga is a proper coordination of body, mind and soul.

Though the members tried their hand at charkha at the ashram, they were not aware about khadi. "It is really impossible for anyone to know each and every aspect of a great personality like Mahatma Gandhi. If you want to know him you will have to do an extensive research," one of the members said.