Mahatma [On Hold]

Preface

"Generations to come, it may be, will scarce believe that such a one as this, ever in fresh and blood, walked upon this earth."

- Albert Einstein

Mahatma

     Born on October 2, 1869 in this world of utmost violence, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, the man of peace and goodwill, stood out as a contrast and a challenge. He lived for peace and harmony and laid down his life for the vindication of these ideals. He was like a powerful current of fresh air - like a beam of light that pierced the encircling darkness by teaching mankind to shed fear and hatred and to work for unity, equality and brotherhood. His activities were many and varied. Freedom-struggles fought under his inspiring leadership were spread over South Africa and India. He took an integrated view of life. Hence, there was hardly any aspect of life - social, religious, political or economic which was left untouched by him.

     Gandhiji wanted to live for 125 years but providence willed it otherwise and he fell victim to the assassin's bullet on January 30, 1948. He met his death facing the forces of darkness and hatred with Ram's name on his lips. The best way his countrymen can atone for this sin is to spread his message of harmony and goodwill, of friendship and fellowship to every remote corner of the country as also to distant lands.

"I want world sympathy in this battle of Right against Might."

Dandi

- M K Gandhi

05.04.1930