Above all Raychandbhai's impression as a spiritual guide on Gandhi's mind was unrivalled and Gandhi implicitly believed that Raychandbhai would never willingly lead him astray and in turn Raychandbhai would always confide in Gandhi his inner most thoughts. Gopal Krishna Gokhale, the rare gem among contemporary moderate political leaders, welcomed Gandhi as if they were renewing an old friendship. Gokhale seemed like the Ganga to Gandhi where one could have a refreshing bath in the holy river.
In the sphere of politics the place that Gokhale occupied in Gandhi's heart was absolutely unique. Gokhale embodied the goal of spiritualizing i. It is significant to remember that Gandhi has devoted seven chapters exclusively to Gokhale in his autobiography. Finally on his return from South Africa to India in , Gandhi looked upon Gokhale as a sure guide whenever Gandhi was in difficulty and that took a great load off Gandhi's mind.
Tolstoy of Russia was the only one with whom Gandhi had some prolonged correspondence. Both Tolstoy and Gandhi worshipped in the common shrine and the same heroes - i. Both of them were not mere philosophers, but teachers of humanity who endeavored hard to practise what they preached.
Gandhi described himself with characteristic candour as Tolstoy's disciple in his letters to Tolstoy. Tolstoy wrote to Gandhi emphasizing the almost pivotal significance of Gandhi's Satyagraha in South Africa.
It was difficult for someone like me to comprehend the magnitude of his life, his personality and the fact that he meant so much to so many different people. For Gandhi, the ideals of ahimsa and satya were not just something he borrowed from the scriptural wisdom of ancient India.
For him, practice of these values was spiritual sadhana on the one hand and political action on the other. The shrewd strategist that he was, he fashioned the practice of them into powerful weapons to be used in his fight against the British. He redefined political morality and public probity with such high standards that the politicians of today pale in comparison to what he stood for. Gandhi believed that morality was not a fancy aspiration but an essential ingredient for the exercise of political leadership.
For Gandhi, human existence was an extraordinary opportunity not to be wasted in ordinary pursuits. Seeking God was the very purpose of such existence and he uniquely transformed his own personal spiritual journey into a quest for societal progress. He used symbolism to very powerful effect in communicating the centrality of this message. Whether it was the charkha and homespun khadi, natural medicine, his concepts of need versus greed, his food habits or daily tasks reflecting self-reliance — he ensured that one needed to start with oneself before expecting any major social transformation.
The African American activist spoke out about freedom, equality and civil rights. Take a look at some remarkable facts on Mahatma Gandhi's life and celebrate his peaceful activism, which is very much alive today.
Gandhi felt it was his responsibility to spread the message and power of non-violence, even appealing to the Nazi Dictator twice. After suffering a traumatic childhood, the St. Louis native conquered the worlds of theater, television, movies, books and poetry. His doctors advised him to return to India to escape the English winter. Mahatma Gandhi was a great leader because he not only led people but also led the change. He was a great leader because he swam upstream when the wind was blowing in his direction.
He was a great leader, he brought change while sticking firmly to the Indian ethos. However, the Quit India Movement failed because its leaders did not present a clear plan of action and some supporters began to enact violence against buildings owned by the British government.
The Quit India movement was violently suppressed by the British — people were shot, lathi-charged, villages burnt and enormous fines imposed. In the five months up to December , an estimated 60, people had been thrown in jail. Quit India Movement became popular because it was the first major movement by Indians in an attempt to get the British out of their country. The movement was led by Mahatma Gandhi along with many other leaders of that time.
When the leaders were arrested, there was total unrest in the country. He told the masses to act as an independent nation. This slogan came into existence during the Quit India Movement initiated by Gandhiji. Begin typing your search term above and press enter to search. Press ESC to cancel. Ben Davis May 1, How does Mahatma Gandhi inspire us?
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