2nd October is
Gandhi Jayanthi, the birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation, in India. His method
of winning Independence for India was unique. He preached and practiced non-violence and non-cooperation to achieve his goal. He campaigned to uplift
the downtrodden, to ease poverty, expand woman’s rights, build religious and
ethnic amity, end untouchability and more.
What Gandhi achieved in his
life was a miracle. He lived in the hearts of millions of Indians and was
respected by all. He laid great emphasis on banishing untouchability, promoting
Hindu-Muslim unity, promoting literacy and in the development of a great nation
—India. He moved the people with his sincerity and sacrifice. At his behest,
they were ready to lay down their lives for the freedom of the country from
foreign powers. His name lives on. Even after all these years, his principles,
dedication and mission continue to inspire the country.
Inspiring
The main reason why people
are inspired by Gandhiji is his philosophy of non-violence. He used
non-violence to free India from British. His manner of dressing shows us his
unwillingness to use foreign products. He always told the people to do their
work on their own without depending on others. He tried to eradicate the evil
existing at that time — untouchability. These are the reasons why I am inspired
by Gandhiji. Though he is not with us today, his great sayings and doings will
go on inspiring many people.
‘See
No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil’
When we’re constantly
exposed to evil, we don’t realize the damage it does. The purpose of these
monkeys is to help us let go of the evil we wish to beat. Evil is like poison.
Whatever it comes in contact with, it wrecks. Besides, what one exposes oneself
to, one is bound to attract more. To protect ourselves, we must see no evil,
hear no evil, speak no evil.
To live in peace, we must
first cleanse our souls. If we wish for harmony in our lives, we must start
with our habits. As they say, “Hear all, see all and speak out for freedom and
liberty, if you want to live in peace.”
See
No Evil
The first monkey urges us to
not let evil enter into our system through sight. Whenever we witness violence,
it causes us to act more violently. When we ‘see’ evil, we internalize it. It
becomes a part of us, wreaking havoc on our bodies and minds.
Hear
No Evil
Ketan, the second monkey
urges us to rely on our own senses and experiences. If we ‘hear’ evil, we tend
to react. We will always find people who rebuke us, hurt our sentiments and
sensitivity. It is necessary to ignore such people, and not let evil in.
Speak
No Evil
The third monkey reminds us
that our words should never hurt the sentiments of others. He implores us to
always ‘speak’ with grace and great discretion. We must choose to avoid
spiteful words – words that lack empathy.
Walk in the truth
Gandhiji known as the Father
of the Nation and for students like me as Bapu, is the inspiration for millions
of people not only during the freedom movement, but even today. He used tools
like upavas, satyagraha, ahimsa and non- cooperation to achieve his goal. His
most endearing qualities were his insistence to always tell the truth and his
disciplined way of life.
Total
understanding
I believe the people of
India were inspired to follow Gandhiji because he never claimed to be a God or
a super human. He admitted his mistakes and never blamed anyone. He was just
another simple Indian, and his methods could be easily understood by both the
educated and the poor. His humility and depth of understanding in the simplest
of actions has made him the “Mahatma”.
Extraordinary
will
Gandhiji has shown us how to
live by setting an example. He was an ordinary man with an extraordinary will
to live his life according to the principles of truth and nonviolence. What he
preached he first practiced.
Determination
Gandhiji believed in
non-violence and peace. He was a freedom fighter but differed from other
freedom fighters because of his determination. He never gave up and he never
lost hope, even when his struggle met with failure. He didn't let go of his
belief in non-violence.
Showing
by doing
Mahatma Gandhi's life itself
is a textbook. He never asked anyone to do anything, but showed everyone how to
do it. He is also a true role model for the new generation since he was himself
an ideal example for everything he spoke and taught. He inspires because his
life still shows the most beautiful picture of love, peace, honesty and truth.
Positive
energy
Gandhiji's truthfulness
inspires us the most. He was human like us, but he tried to overcome his
weaknesses and succeeded in it. Liberating the country was his true desire and
not for any other motive or self interest. Unlike today's politicians, he
didn't have dual personality. He didn't crave publicity. People who came in
contact with him felt his positive energy.
Intellectual
The person who freed our
nation without even a thought of violence is our Mahatama Gandhi. He was an
intellectual and turned negative things to positive. I am inspired by his sense
of sacrifice. He experienced joy in giving and uplifting the masses.
Simple and Peace-Loving
Gandhiji led a simple life.
He helped people in need without expecting anything in return. He played a
significant role fighting against the British rule and making India an independent
nation. He encouraged the people of India to fight for freedom and bring peace
and harmony to the nation. Gandhiji's simplicity and love towards others made
him closer to the common man. At all stages during the freedom movement, he
preached and practiced only Ahimsa or non-violence. He did not believe in wars
and conflicts as solutions. It is these qualities that Gandhiji exhibited that
inspired people to follow him.
Fearless
Gandhiji practised
simplicity. He was fearless in speaking the truth and he practiced non-violent
methods to put across his point of view. These principles were first practiced
by him in his day-to-day life before he asked others to follow them. He gave value
to the lives of untouchables, naming them children of God. His nature of
feeling the pain of his brethren and fasting for their cause shows his empathy
towards human beings.
According to me what
inspired people to follow Gandhiji is his courage and confidence. He never
hesitated to be on the path of truth and needed no one to support him. He knew
for certain that he was doing the right thing. When we do the right we need not
have any fear.
Brave
and confident
I am inspired by Gandhi as
he was a brave and confident person who followed the path of non-violence
(ahimsa). He sacrificed his life for the sake of the country. He was a great
leader and is my favorite hero. He showed me simple living and high thinking.
From
the villages
Mahatma Gandhiji had a large
following of people from the villages because he said “Graamraajya hi
Raamraajya”. It means that if villages live in prosperity with adequate
agriculture and irrigation, the village would flourish as if god himself was
ruling the village. He meant that the growth of cities and towns depended on
the growth of the villages. He believed in “Graamraajya”. So, he told them that
this would be the root of India's glorious independence.
Devotion
to work
Gandhiji, affectionately
called Bapu, was determined and dedicated towards his work. Satayagraha, the
Dandi March, the Non-Cooperation Movement and other kinds of major steps which
he took are evidence of his “determination”. He was also dedicated and
considered all work to be important.
Patriotism
It was Gandhiji's simple way
of living and his strong, determined character that influenced millions of
people to rally in support. His concepts of Satyagraha and Ahimsa sparked
interest and enthusiasm in many Indians. He inspired patriotism in every single
Indian.
Inspiring
trust
Gandhiji never told people
to follow him or regard himself as a leader. He never intended to lead but he
chose to follow. He followed the truth and what brought happiness to his
people. His simplicity, self confidence, truthfulness and empathetic nature
made people admire him. He became a leader not because of the false promises he
gave to the people like today's politicians but because of the belief nurtured
by the people in his deeds.
In
the right path
Seek the truth and it will set you free. This was the principle of Gandhiji. The reason why people followed him is because each and every action of his was rational and beneficial to the common man. Today not only we, Indians, but the whole world try to follow his philosophy.
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