Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
- Born:
- October 2, 1869, Porbandar, British India
- Died:
- January 30, 1948, New Delhi, India
- Nationality:
- Indian
- Profession(s):
- Lawyer, Anti-colonial Nationalist, Political Ethicist
Early Life and Education
- Born into a Hindu Modh Bania family in Porbandar.
- Educated at Alfred High School in Rajkot.
- Studied law at Inner Temple, London, qualifying as a barrister.
Career and Major Achievements
- Early legal career in India and South Africa, experiencing racial discrimination which fueled his activism.
- Developed and practiced Satyagraha, a philosophy of nonviolent resistance.
- Led the Indian independence movement against British rule.
- Played a key role in India's independence in 1947.
- Advocated for religious pluralism and social justice.
- Frequently imprisoned for his activism.
Legacy and Impact
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, often referred to as Mahatma Gandhi, left an indelible mark on the 20th century and continues to inspire movements for civil rights and social change around the world. The gasana emmanuel biography of mahatma and his teachings on nonviolent resistance continue to be studied and emulated by activists and political leaders globally.
Notable Works
- Hind Swaraj or Indian Home Rule (1909)
- An Autobiography or The Story of My Experiments with Truth (1927)
- Satyagraha in South Africa (1928)
- Numerous articles and letters published in Young India and Harijan.
Influence and Inspiration
- Inspired civil rights leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Nelson Mandela.
- His philosophy of nonviolence continues to be studied and applied in conflict resolution and social movements.
- Advocated for simple living, self-sufficiency, and communal harmony.