Celebrating the Mahatma's Legacy
Gandhi Jayanti: Celebrating the Mahatma's Legacy Gandhi Jayanti is a national holiday in India celebrated on the 2nd of October every year to commemorate the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation. This day holds immense significance as it not only marks the birth of a great leader but also serves as a reminder of his enduring legacy and the principles he stood for. The Life of Mahatma Gandhi Mahatma Gandhi, born Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi in 1869 in Porbandar, Gujarat, played a pivotal role in India's struggle for independence from British rule. His life was marked by his unwavering commitment to non-violence, truth, and civil disobedience as powerful tools for social and political change. His journey from a young lawyer in South Africa to a global symbol of peace and justice is nothing short of inspirational. Non-Violence as a Guiding Principle One of the central tenets of Gandhi's philosophy was non-violence, or "ahimsa." He believed that non-vi