Albert Gandhi: A Brief Biography Of Mohandas K. Gandhi

Albert Einstein, a refugee and the most famous physicist of all time wrote a letter on 29th October 1931 to Mohandas K. Gandhi congratulating him on his work of showing how possible it is to succeed without violence against those who practice it regularly. He also conveyed his optimism and eagerness for the rest of the world to learn from Gandhi`s example which would replace war conflicts. Gandhi, known for his persistent leadership in ending the British colonial rule in India and his dream of a unified Independent Indian democracy arose from his rather unquestionable simple life. Gandhi much like other prominent historical such as Muhammad (pbuh), Jesus Christ and Buddha preached non-violence, forgiveness and simple living as a way to unite all people peacefully. These teachings helped him gain independence for his people and taught the world a lesson that all can learn.

Gandhi`s values and teaching were deeply rooted in his childhood. His mother left the impression of “saintliness” on him practicing her religion regularly and never breaking any of her vows (AMG, 12-13). She also regularly taught him about his religion and fasting was encouraged in the household to achieve soul purity. Simple life and vegetarianism were the two principles he inherited from his birth religion, Hinduism. Gandhi’s father on the other hand was the town judge whose job was to settle local disputes. At the age of 15, Gandhi like most adolescents, immature at that time picked up smoking and stole his brother’s jewelry. After realizing what he had done and feeling ashamed and guilty, he wrote to his father begging for punishment. Instead of teaching by punishment, Gandhi`s father taught him forgiveness. Also, his deeply religious parents ...

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...n during his last moments. Gandhi said to one of his followers that he would even forgive his own murderer if someone were to ever kill him by saying God`s name with his last breath and forgiving the person. Approximately three days later, Gandhi was killed by a Hindu who blamed him for the division of India and Pakistan but as Gandhi died he fulfilled his promise forgiving the man that shot him (Logue, 22-23).

Gandhi lived his life according to certain simple principles and never diverted. He showed by his simple life, his courage to forgive and non-violence that any great dictatorship or simple hurdle can be accomplished and by anyone even as simple as him. The only thing is to be persistent in have good intentions and any person can change the world. Gandhi serves as the motivation and example for the rest of the world and any revolutions going on.