Mahatma Gandhi was born on 2nd October, 1869 in Porbandar. He completed his basic education in India and then moved on to London to study Law. After that he practiced law in South Africa.
Later he returned back to India in 1915 to join he freedom struggle against British. He led Indians in protesting the British-imposed salt tax with the 250 mile Dandi Salt March.
He practiced non-violence and truth in all situations, and advocated that others do the same. He lived modestly in a self-sufficient residential community and wore the traditional Indian dhoti and shawl, woven with yarn he had hand spun on a charkha.
With his principles he forced British to free India from their clutches.
Later he returned back to India in 1915 to join he freedom struggle against British. He led Indians in protesting the British-imposed salt tax with the 250 mile Dandi Salt March.
He practiced non-violence and truth in all situations, and advocated that others do the same. He lived modestly in a self-sufficient residential community and wore the traditional Indian dhoti and shawl, woven with yarn he had hand spun on a charkha.
With his principles he forced British to free India from their clutches.
I recently added his autobiography to my Nook, although I haven't started reading it yet.
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ReplyDeleteThanks for telling his history !!!
ReplyDeleteFine post, a significant tribute to Mahatma Gandhi.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful statue of this great man! World would be a better place if more people followed his ideas!
ReplyDeleteWhat fabulous shots - Gandhi is such an inspiration - even today!
ReplyDeleteTouching and insightful post. I recall when I was in school we went to see the movie "Ghandi". It made a huge impression on me and I still real many scenes from it today. He was a great man...
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He was one of the most inspiring people of all time! Thank you for sharing these photos, Rajesh.
ReplyDeleteHe was indeed a great man! Marvelous post, Rajesh, and beautiful skies at the beach! Enjoy your weekend!
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Great photos and celebration of a man who had great thoughts. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Rajesh. Such a wonderful man.
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Thank you for this beautiful post about a true hero of modern times. (I know a little bit about this era of India's history -- a very little bit -- but that is more than I knew about most of what you post) -- you continue to educate your readers and I am always grateful.
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Great sequence, Rajesh. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteWonderful shots and a good post about an inspirational man.
ReplyDeleteit is his biography the only one that i read twice.
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Great post and the statues of Ghandi is wonderful. I love the last shot of the beach, very nice place to visit. Happy skywatching!
ReplyDeleteA well revered man.
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ReplyDeletebeautiful pictures and wonderful tribute
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful man he was. Mickie :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful capture on the father of nation and beach... and well connected the photos with Dandi March.
ReplyDeleteMagnificent sculpture. Delicious beach, beautiful light. You enjoy the weekend.
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don´t seem to find your skywatch today, But that beach is nice. :)
ReplyDeleteRajesh, thank you for this tribute to Gandhi and reminding us to keep his priniciples always in mind.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tribute to a great man Mahatma Gandhi.
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Thank you for sharing information about this wonderful man. The beach is beautiful. Lovely photos.
ReplyDeleteLove that first picture....a wonderful shadow for a wonderful man! Thanks for sharing it!
ReplyDeleteWonderful post, and great photos.
ReplyDeleteI've always been amazed that spinning, weaving and fasting could lead to freedom for India!
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I only remember hearing of the Mahatma, but didn't know that much about him. Interesting that her actually weaved his own clothes. I did know about his hunger strikes though. Thanks for the info and cool photos.
ReplyDeleteThank you all for appreciating the great man .
ReplyDeleteYour post are always a learning experience for me. You share so much from your world that I would never know otherwise.
ReplyDeleteInspirational he was!
ReplyDeleteGreat post, and photos.
He was a great influence of good.
ReplyDeleteHappy Blue Monday to you, Rajesh.
I am a great admirer of Gandhi. I think he is one of the greatest men that ever lived, like Jesus. Peaceful and very wise and caring for humanity full of compassion.
ReplyDeleteThank you all for appreciating the great man.
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