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Gandhi’s family practiced a kind of Vaishnavism, one of the major traditions within Hinduism, that was inflected through the morally rigorous tenets of Jainism —an Indian faith for which concepts like asceticism and nonviolence are important.
Truth and Satyagraha. Plaque displaying one of Gandhi's quotes on rumour. Gandhi dedicated his life to discovering and pursuing truth, or Satya, and called his movement satyagraha, which means "appeal to, insistence on, or reliance on the Truth". [48]
Nov 9, 2024 · Mahatma Gandhi (born October 2, 1869, Porbandar, India—died January 30, 1948, Delhi) was an Indian lawyer, politician, social activist, and writer who became the leader of the Indian Independence Movement against British rule. As such, he came to be considered the father of his country.
Jul 30, 2010 · Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was leader of India's nonviolent independence movement against British rule. He was revered the world over for his philosophy of passive resistance...
Gandhi's fundamental contribution in the field of religion was to give primacy to Truth and rationality rather than conformity to traditional practices. In fact he made Truth the basis of all morality by declaring: "I reject any religious doctrine that does not appeal to reason and is in conflict with morality". 1.
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (ISO: Mōhanadāsa Karamacaṁda Gāṁdhī; [c] 2 October 1869 – 30 January 1948) was an Indian lawyer, anti-colonial nationalist, and political ethicist who employed nonviolent resistance to lead the successful campaign for India's independence from British rule.
Dec 29, 2016 · Mahatma Gandhi, also known as Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, was a prominent figure in India's struggle for independence from British rule. His approach to non-violent protest and civil disobedience became a beacon for peaceful movements worldwide.
Oct 2, 2019 · A study in humility, Mahatma Gandhi’s dedication to Indian independence and nonviolent protests had its roots in a personal encounter with racism and inequality. Born 150 years ago, his legend is still revered today by many all over the globe as a symbol of unity and peace.
Aug 25, 2009 · Mahatma Gandhi has come to be known as the Father of India and a beacon of light in the last decades of British colonial rule, promoting non-violence, justice and harmony between people of all...
Gandhiji believed in 'sarvadharma-samabhav'- equal respect to all religions. He believed that all the religions originate from the same God and they preach the same doctrines.
