The Greatness Of Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi’s contribution to the world was his non-violent protest to fight against racial discrimination, the Truth, respect for freedom and the nobleness of each person. He united the people of India for a common cause to work for their independence without bloodshed. His ideals influenced not only India but the whole world.
A classmate of my mother from India was asked how Mahatma Gandhi was then, and she answered: “Ah Mahatma Gandhi, he was the hope who opened our hearts to the Truth.”
He is a noble fighter of Truth in its fullness; he made the expression “satyagraha” famous. He fought against racial discrimination using the battle of the will, intellect and persuasion. He is considered a saint but a straightforward politician.
His strategy was to unite his country to fight for a common cause. He didn’t spare his wife, and corrected her in place of his true convictions. She loved him just the same, because she was noble and intelligent too.
Gandhi challenged the system of India, such as child marriage and untouchability. He believed the people of India can only work for independence if they are prepared for self-government. He encouraged social development and self reliance. It was his priority more than India’s independence.
Gandhi did his best to teach his country what real freedom was. The freedom to choose to foresee the consequences. Thus, he resorted to a moral advantage and challenged the core of the hearts of the British Empire. He challenged their nobleness vis a vis their racial discrimination and injustice towards Indian people.
I remembered learning World History and found Mahatma Gandhi admirable for his fortitude and formidable character. It propelled me to also do what is true. He actually influenced me not to join the Red Army in my country. I saw many intelligent young people wasting their lives in the mountains struggling for a lost cause using violence and terrorism. But Mahatma Gandhi’s way is the best.
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