2nd October the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the
nation, is celebrated with reverence all over the country. He is the man
who played a significant role in achieving India's independence from the
British rule with his simplicity and motivational power. Mohandas
Karamchand Gandhi, also known as 'Bapu' or 'Father of the nation', was
born on the 2nd of October in 1869, in Porbunder, Gujarat. He graduated
in Law from London and practiced in South Africa. But he was not
enjoying his profession because emotionally he was attached to India and
returned to the country to join the freedom struggle. Gandhi ji was a
preacher of truth and his motto in life was 'Ahimsa' (non-violence). He
started the 'Satyagraha' movement for the Indian freedom struggle. He
believed in living a simple and honest life and 'Swadeshi' was his
motto. He proved everybody wrong when he achieved freedom following the
path of non-violence. He symbolized peace and truth. Gandhi Jayanti is
celebrated throughout the country. On this day the President, Prime
Minister and other eminent political leaders pay homage at Raj Ghat- the
samadhi of Gandhiji. This day is celebrated as a national holiday on his
respect.
Many historians have described him in different perspectives. He was
the only man who was instrumental in acquiring independence for India.
He was truly a mass leader as he controlled the National Movement for
nearly three decades. His ideologies were to achieve India's
independence through non- violence, non-cooperation and satyagraha.
Gandhiji's strength was that he could relate himself easily with the
masses his strong motivational power established himself as the
frontrunner in the struggle for freedom. The entire nation was behind
him in his relentless quest but partition of India was a major setback
to his dream of making India a united country. Gandhiji was not just a
political leader and never a keen politician. He was the leader of the
common mass as he identified himself with them. Gandhi was also deeply
spiritual, and believed that all religions showed the way to ultimate
enlightenment. He also wrote a commentary on the Bhagavad Gita, a book
that influenced him deeply. His tolerance for all religion and support
for the needy and downtrodden are the few ideals for which he is
recognized, respected and honored till date. In all respect he is truly
the Father of the Nation. In today's world if we can follow some of his
ideologies than really we can make this world a much better place to
live.
