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Inspiring Thoughts
Mahatma Gandhi is ranked amongst the ten most influential persons of the twentieth century. Apart from the revolutionary ideas of satyagraha and non-violence Gandhiji expressed his definitive ideas on a wide range of themes – from politics and religion to sex-education and parenting. Many of his ideas which were then rejected and ridiculed are today being enthusiastically adopted and practiced by people all over the world. Dip into this “Inspiring Thoughts” and discover for yourself the multi-dimensional genius of the man who became Mahatma.
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Published April 4, 2017
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Mahatma Gandhi
1,285 books6,455 followersMohandas Karamchand Gandhi, commonly known as Mahatma Gandhi, was the preeminent leader of Indian nationalism in British-ruled India. Employing non-violent civil disobedience, Gandhi led India to independence and inspired movements for non-violence, civil rights and freedom across the world.
The son of a senior government official, Gandhi was born and raised in a Hindu Bania community in coastal Gujarat, and trained in law in London. Gandhi became famous by fighting for the civil rights of Muslim and Hindu Indians in South Africa, using new techniques of non-violent civil disobedience that he developed. Returning to India in 1915, he set about organizing peasants to protest excessive land-taxes. A lifelong opponent of "communalism" (i.e. basing politics on religion) he reached out widely to all religious groups. He became a leader of Muslims protesting the declining status of the Caliphate. Assuming leadership of the Indian National Congress in 1921, Gandhi led nationwide campaigns for easing poverty, expanding women's rights, building religious and ethnic amity, ending untouchability, increasing economic self-reliance, and above all for achieving Swaraj—the independence of India from British domination. His spiritual teacher was the Jain philosopher/poet Shrimad Rajchandra.
The son of a senior government official, Gandhi was born and raised in a Hindu Bania community in coastal Gujarat, and trained in law in London. Gandhi became famous by fighting for the civil rights of Muslim and Hindu Indians in South Africa, using new techniques of non-violent civil disobedience that he developed. Returning to India in 1915, he set about organizing peasants to protest excessive land-taxes. A lifelong opponent of "communalism" (i.e. basing politics on religion) he reached out widely to all religious groups. He became a leader of Muslims protesting the declining status of the Caliphate. Assuming leadership of the Indian National Congress in 1921, Gandhi led nationwide campaigns for easing poverty, expanding women's rights, building religious and ethnic amity, ending untouchability, increasing economic self-reliance, and above all for achieving Swaraj—the independence of India from British domination. His spiritual teacher was the Jain philosopher/poet Shrimad Rajchandra.
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November 25, 2020
Mind blowing.
This book has me enchanted. I can't even imagine the struggle and journey of Gandhi Ji and India to this freedom. The quotes and lessons that I got from this book will stay in my brain and my heart forever. Each and every quote was something deep and meaningful that everyone needs to understand. Gandhi Bapu has given India not only freedom but also some great advice, that is written in this book. It's a must-try for everyone. If you want to learn from Bapu you have to read this book and follow his path. I am mesmerized and shocked at such simplicity of Bapu.
This book has me enchanted. I can't even imagine the struggle and journey of Gandhi Ji and India to this freedom. The quotes and lessons that I got from this book will stay in my brain and my heart forever. Each and every quote was something deep and meaningful that everyone needs to understand. Gandhi Bapu has given India not only freedom but also some great advice, that is written in this book. It's a must-try for everyone. If you want to learn from Bapu you have to read this book and follow his path. I am mesmerized and shocked at such simplicity of Bapu.
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