Remembering Mahatma Gandhi
Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated on 2nd October every year to mark the birth anniversary of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, who was famously known as Mahatma Gandhi. Father of the Nation, as he was called, led India’s freedom movement along with many other national leaders against the British rule in India. Then and even today, Mahatma Gandhi is globally known as one of history’s most transformative and inspirational personalities.
Throughout his life in South Africa and India, Gandhi was a fearless campaigner for the rights and dignity of all people and used non-violence as a tool during India’s freedom struggle against the British. And his method of non-violence inspired many civil rights movements across the world. To celebrate and honour his contribution to the nation, 2nd October is celebrated every year as a national holiday. The day is also celebrated as the International Day of Non-Violence by the United Nations.
Gandhi also led some of the most historic movements in India’s freedom struggle. He led Indians to break the salt law, through the Dandi March in 1930, which helped Indians believe that they can challenge the might of the British. He also led the Quit India movement in 1942.
Despite being such a prominent public figure in India and other parts around the world, Gandhi had a deep fear of public speaking. But he managed not only to overcome his fears, but to turn them into his power. His fear of speaking made him an excellent listener, whose humility and empathy allowed him to channel the dreams and aspirations of the masses. His hesitancy with words taught him the power of saying more with less – and today, these words continue to inspire countless millions across the globe.
Famous Words By Mahatma Gandhi
When restraint and courtesy are added to strength, the latter becomes irresistible.
An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind.
Where there is love there is life.
Earth provides enough to satisfy every man’s needs, but not every man’s greed.
Hate the sin, love the sinner.
In a gentle way, you can shake the world.
The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.
Action expresses priorities.
If you don’t ask, you don’t get it.
Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.
