Mahatma Gandhi

Mahatma Gandhi

Leader of India's non-violent movement.

Known for his leadership in the Indian independence movement, he championed nonviolent resistance as a powerful tool for social and political change. His philosophy of Satyagraha, or passive resistance, emphasized truth and nonviolence as foundational principles. His efforts and moral integrity inspired many around the world and led to India's eventual independence from British rule in 1947. His legacy extends beyond politics into the realms of civil rights and social justice, with his methods influencing global movements for equality and freedom.

Mahatma Gandhi Quotes about Mind

  • The control of the palate is a valuable aid for the control of the mind.
  • The Sermon on the Mount...went straight to my heart. I compared it with the Gita. My young mind tried to unify the teaching of the Gita, the `Light of Asia' and the Sermon on the Mount. That renunciation was the highest form of religion appealed to me greatly.
  • To my mind, the life of a lamb is no less precious than that of a human being.
  • How can I make difference so that I may bring peace to this world that I love and cherish so much? A name flickers instantly in my mind.