Biography of Mahatma Gandhi

Biography of Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi Full Name Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was

born on October 2, 1869, in Porbandar, Gujarat, India. Mohandas
belongs to the social caste of traders. His mother was illiterate, but
her common sense and religious devotion had a lasting effect on
Gandhi's character.
As a young man, Mohandas was a good student, but the shy young
man showed no signs of leadership. After the death of his father,
Mohandas went to England for a law degree. He joined the
vegetarian community and was once asked to translate the Hindu
Bhagavad Gita. This classic of Hindu literature made Gandhi proud
in Indian texts, including the Gita pearl.
During this time he also studied the Bible and was influenced by the
teachings of Jesus Christ, with a special emphasis on humility and
forgiveness. He adhered to the Bible and the Bhagavad Gita
throughout his life, although he was critical of both religions.
After completing his law degree, Gandhi returned to India, where he

was soon deported to South Africa for his legal practice. In South
Africa, Gandhi was shocked by racism and the injustice that Indians
often experience. Gandhi was the first to launch civil disobedience
and protest campaigns in South Africa; He called his non-violent
protest a Satyagraha.
Despite being in prison for a short time, he supported the British

under certain circumstances. He was decorated by the British for his
work during the Boer War and the Zulu Rebellion. After 21 years in
South Africa, Gandhi returned to India in 1915. Became the leader of
the Indian nationalist movement campaigning for Swaraj.
Gandhi successfully instigated non-violent protests. This includes a

national strike of one or two days. The British demanded a ban on
the protests but made it harder to deal with the nature of the violent
protests and strikes. Gandhi encouraged his followers to practice
internal discipline to prepare for independence.
Gandhi said that Indians should prove that they deserve freedom.
This is in stark contrast to independence leaders like Arabindo
Ghosh, who argued that Indian independence was not about
whether India would provide better or worse government, but that
India had a right to self-government.
Gandhi clashed with others in the Indian independence movement,

such as Subhash Chandra Bose, who suggested direct action to
overthrow the British. Gandhi often called off strikes and non-
violent protests when he heard that people were rioting or being
associated with violence.
In 1930, Gandhi led a famous march across the sea in protest against
the new Salt Acts. At sea, he violated British rules and made his own
salt. Several hundred people were arrested and Indian jails were
filled with followers of Indian independence. However, at the height
of the campaign, some Indian protesters killed some British
civilians, and as a result, Gandhi withdrew from the independence
movement.
It broke the hearts of many Indians who were committed to

independence. This led to hardliners like Bhagat Singh campaigning
for independence, which was particularly strong in Bengal. After the
war, Britain suggested that they give independence to India.
However, with the support of the Jinnah-led Muslims, the British
planned to divide India into two parts: India and Pakistan.
Gandhi ideologically opposed partition. He worked hard to show

that Muslims and Hindus could live in peace. In their prayer
meetings, Muslim prayers were recited along with Hindu and
Christian prayers. However, Gandhi agreed to partition and spent
Independence Day mourning for partition.
Even Gandhi's fasts and appeals were not enough to stem the wave
of religious violence and murder that followed the Partition. Away
from the politics of Indian independence, Gandhi was a fierce critic
of the Hindu caste system. In particular, he protested against the
"untouchable caste" that treats society with disgust. He launched
several campaigns to change the status of the untouchables.
Although his campaigns met with much resistance, they went a long
way in replacing the centuries-old bias
At the age of 78, Gandhi undertook another fast to try to stop the
assassinations. 5 days later, the leaders agreed to stop the killing.
But ten days later Gandhi was shot dead by a Hindu Brahmin in
protest of his support for Muslims and untouchables. Gandhi was a
truth seeker. Gandhi said that seeing God was the greatest goal in his
life. He sought to worship God and to promote religious
understanding.
Conclusion:
Gandhi was inspired by many religions: Jainism, Islam, Christianity,

Hinduism, and Buddhism, incorporating them into his philosophy.
On several occasions, he used religious practices and fasting as part
of his political policy. Gandhi realized that personal examples could
influence public opinion.
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Mahatma Gandhi Full Name Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was

After completing his law degree, Gandhi returned to India, where he

Despite being in prison for a short time, he supported the British

Gandhi successfully instigated non-violent protests. This includes a

Gandhi clashed with others in the Indian independence movement,

It broke the hearts of many Indians who were committed to

Gandhi ideologically opposed partition. He worked hard to show

Gandhi was inspired by many religions: Jainism, Islam, Christianity,

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