The Life Of Mohandas Gandhi

“Be the change you want to see in the world” (Gandhi). Gandhi, a world renowned political and spiritual leader, the symbol of free India, an inspiring man who fought for the rights of his people through his words instead of his actions. Mohandas Gandhi was born in Porbandar, India on October 2nd, 1869. Mohandas (name as a child) Gandhi was an Indian nationalist leader known for leading India to independence through non-violent civil disobedience. Firstly, it will be discussed what Gandhi did in his early life. Secondly, what he accomplished in South Africa/ India. Lastly, why he is considered the father of modern India and his beliefs

Gandhi was an 18th century child. Gandhi was born Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. He came from an upper class Hindu family and his father Karamchand Gandhi was a leader in the community. While Gandhi was young he was shy, kept to himself and never thought to be a world-renowned political and spiritual leader. As a kid Gandhi was not the perfect child many would think he was, Gandhi did many things outside the norm of his community like eating meat, smoking, and a small amount of stealing, however Gandhi did regret these things later on in his life. As was tradition where he grew up Gandhi’s parents arranged a marriage for him at the age of 13 to a 14-year-old girl Kasturbai Makhanji. The marriage at the young age may seem strange to the North American society today, however it was the normal way of doing things where he grew up. Gandhi realized there was nothing to decide his future in India. In September of 1888 Gandhi decided to move to London, England to get a career leaving his wife and child. He attended University of London to study law. While in London Gandhi promised his mother to stay vegeta...

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...any reasons. He was the leader in the struggle for self-government in India; he stood up for the independence of his country against Great Britain. He stood up for peace in his country and started a non-violent protest (Ahimsa).

Mahatma Gandhi was one of the most inspiring leaders ever. Gandhi believed in non-violence, which led India to independence and inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world. He was seen as a hero in India but was not liked by everyone resulting in him being murdered later on in his life. Gandhi's teachings have been influencing people for decades and many more to come. He not only influenced the regular society but other world famous leaders. Martin Luther King carried Gandhi’s civil right movements into a movement for himself. Martin said, “Christ furnished the spirit and motivation while Gandhi furnished the method.”