Mahatma Gandhi and Freedom Struggle

Mahatma Gandhi was born in 1869 in Mughal Delhi. He came from a Dalit or Indian tribe on February 6, 1869. Mahatma Gandhi is usually called as the world’s most acclaimed leader in the world for his advocacy for the rights of India’s Dalits. He was born to Queen Victoria and her soldier husband.

Mahatma Gandhi was a reformer, a peacemaker, and a humanist. He is extremely concerned with the humanity of all human beings. Mahatma Gandhi fought for the interest of the underprivileged, underrepresented, and neglected people of the world.

Mahatma Gandhi was greatly influenced by F. M. Ghandi, and he used Gandhi vs. A Cutheleth as a personal model. In the abolishment of Gandhi statue tradition, he rarely used any political statements in his writings but he often wrote a poem. On March 9, 1923, he wrote to the authorities in Bombay, India where he had adopted an official residence, “When the legend has all but faded from his memory, so the memory of the father continues his reign.”

Mahatma Gandhi’s personal beliefs are the reason why he campaigned hard to make India’s national anthem, “Rasaava Samabhava”, and other important songs in the Indian national anthem. He also advocated for the Indian national anthem so that the “triumph” or independence of India could be attained. Mahatma Gandhi went on to write to the governor general of India on December 19, 1941. He urged his fellow Indians to “waither from overgrown extortionist ideas.” Mahatma Gandhi’s strongly argued for the true belief that political, economical, and cultural equality should prevail in the country of India.

Mahatma Gandhi carried two large books with him; “Maharaja Bipyas” and “The Purpose of Indian Writings.” He convinced his fellow Indians that the goal of India’s independence had to be achieved only by a people who were free from political, economic, and social inequalities. He believed that a nation could only reach the respect of every citizen by using democracy, freedom, and the rule of law.

Mahatma Gandhi used his writing to continuously educate his fellow Indian citizens. He used the language of Ambas instead of Hindustani writing which was the traditional writing style in colonial India. Because Indian writings were already known by the colonial administration, he did not want his English-written speeches to be misunderstood. He simply emphasized the truth with his Indian writing. Mahatma Gandhi is one of the greatest spiritual leaders in India that championed the non-violence Movement. He went on to create the two Constitution and the four amendments that led to India’s independence.

Mahatma Gandhi did not agree with Japan’s annexation of Indochina, but he supported military actions to get rid of the Chinese on the mainland of India. Mahatma Gandhi did not approve of the British Empire domination over India for several decades. For many decades, Mahatma Gandhi was open to the idea of the partition of India. He advised citizens to make their own strategies of approaching the British authorities who were harboring the mistreatment of these citizens. He advised citizens to engage in active resistance. Gandhi was able to champion and translate his leader’s spiritual values into action by pressing the government to give way to peaceful resistance.

During his reign, Mahatma Gandhi educated and funded even more than 1 million students across the world. He ran for president of India twice, both times against Jawaharlal Nehru, the first president of the independent India. Mahatma Gandhi was the inspiration behind India’s Independence Movement. Mahatma Gandhi believed in the value of compassionate love that is honorable and selfless. Mahatma Gandhi was known for holding peaceful, unwavering protests against the British imperialism and the corrupt Indian government. India was able to gain independence on August 15, 1947. Mahatma Gandhi was set to be the first leader of India. He thought that India should be a free state and his politics were known as the path to Indian independence. He believed that Indians and Indians only deserved what it took to be India. Mahatma Gandhi believed that “World is a wonderful place,” and now, we are living in a peaceful, open, and democratic society.

Mahatma Gandhi peacefully tried to resolve the grievances of his people. He helped those Indians who were abused by the British rulers. Mahatma Gandhi encouraged the Indians to be compassionate, kind, free, and nonviolent. India has developed into a powerful political and economic power in the world today. Mahatma Gandhi’s reformist and religious ideologies are still present today and are reflected through