BiographyType: Leadership of Indian independence movement, Philosophy of Satyagraha, Ahimsa or nonviolence, Pacifism Born: 2 October 1869 Died: 30 January 1948 Mahatma Gandhi was the primary leader of India’s independence movement and also the architect of a form of non-violent civil disobedience that would influence the world. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, more commonly known as ‘Mahatma’ (meaning ‘Great Soul’) was born in Porbandar, Gujarat, in North West India, on 2nd October 1869, into a Hindu Modh family. His father was the Chief Minister of Porbandar, and his mother’s religious devotion meant that his upbringing was infused with the Jain pacifist teachings of mutual tolerance, non-injury to living beings and vegetarianism. |
Peace between countries must rest on the solid foundation of love between individuals.
Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make mistakes.
To my mind, the life of a lamb is no less precious than that of a human being.
The greatness of humanity is not in being human, but in being humane.
I want freedom for the full expression of my personality.
Friendship that insists upon agreement on all things isn't worth the name.
The law of love could be best understood and learned through little children.
(When asked what he thought of Western civilization): 'I think it would be a good idea.
I will not let anyone walk through my mind with their dirty feet.
ڕێگه نادهم كهس پياسه بكات لهناو مێشكم ، بهقاچه پيسهكانيهوه
jika sebuah mata harus dibalas dengan sebuah mata, hanya akan membuat seluruh dunia ini buta