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 achiveing independence for India from the British Empire with his simplicity and strong will power. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, also known as 'Bapu' or 'Father of the nation', was born on the 2nd of October in 1869, in Porbunder, Gujrat. He studied law in U.K and practiced law in South Africa. But he left his profession and returned to India to join the Indian freedom struggle.
Gandhiji was a preacher of truth and 'Ahimsa' (non-violence). He started the 'Satyagraha' movement for the Indian freedom struggle. He believed in living a simple life and in 'Swadeshi'. He proved to the world that freedom can be achieved through the path of non-violence. Gandhiji is a symbol of peace and truth.
"De di hame azaadi, Bina khadag bina dhaal,
Sabarmati ke sant tune kar diya kamaal".
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# posted by SV @ 10/02/2003 09:38:00 AM