Have you heard about Gandhi? What do you think about him?
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Gandhi is what George Washington waso to America. He is highly respected and he influenced people like Martin Luther King Jr, to promote non-violence. Whether he led our country to independence or not, or some foreign country, he is highly respected on my part, theres not too many people like him today.
31525
I think I know him pretty good.  I know all the ones you listed.  What other questions/ideas do you think I should know?
926735
Gandhiji's teachings are very influential on my life. Mahatma Gandhi and Mother Teresa are two of my most admired heros (and yes I'm aware they came from two different religions...yet they seemed remarkable the same with regards to social justice and religious tolerance) as is Rev Dr Martin Luther King, Jr. I know many of my friends are also somewhat influenced by Gandhiji, some more than others. The way I conduct my life is largely influenced by the teachings and perspectives that those I admire most have shared with the world.
825934
you are right... anyone committed to peace, neither holds a gun or sells them to others.  gandhi was a perfect example of that.
411490
Gandhi was a humble man that walked around with no foot wear, and simple clothes!  Given how much time he spent going from place top place to spread his philosophy...one could say he was \n\nSUPER CALOUSED!  Keep in mind that he went around bare footed.\n\nGiven the fact that he lived to a ripe old age on a diet of herbs and vegies, since he wasn't for killing creatures just to feed himself, One could also say he was...\n\nFRAGILE! Keep in mind he was peace loving!\n\nThrough the pondering levels of his philosophies, and in depth thinking amazed many...this led mant to call him a...\n\nMYSTIC!\n\nDue to the nature of his diet, and lack of hygene availability, he was also unfortunately...\n\nHEXED WITH HALITOSIS!\n\n\nOh my goodness, if we put it all together, one could describe Gandhi as...\n\nSUPER CALOUSED FRAGILE MYSTIC, HEXED WITH HALITOSIS!\n\n\n\n\n(Supercalifagilisticexpialidocious)\n\n\nHave a great day!
433240
I like him & his music.\n\nDuring his time off, he was bringing awareness about those less fortunate. He was visiting other countries, helping to build homes, helping to build schools, etc.\n\nHe seems like a great guy.
1076650
Gandhi's philosophy expostulated in his own words on various topics viz. Truth, Peace, Fearlessness, Love, Nonviolence, Vegetarianism, ... amongst 96 others, is available under the title: "The Mind of Mahatma andhi." \n\n"Mind of Mahatma" is an encyclopedia of thoughts of one of the most revered souls of the 20th Century.  For Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi –Mahatma Gandhi for millions of Indians - his life and thoughts were two sides of the same coin and hence the book unfolds a life which was dedicated for human liberation. It was a life that encompassed the compassion of Gautam Buddha and the passion of Christ for service to humankind. Perhaps this prompted Albert Einstein to say that the forthcoming generations would not even believe that such a man walked on this planet. In his life of truth and Nonviolence, he could melt the differences between individuals, countries and continents. The book, in fact, re-establishes the relevance of the Mahatma in modern times. Several scholars have described this book, which has been translated in many languages, as the new "Bible" or the new "Gita". \n\nThis 496 page book is about the Mahatma's thoughts on truth, nonviolence, fearlessness, democracy, simplicity, Sarvodaya, trusteeship, celibacy, self-reliance and about himself. The book is divided into 15 chapters and 96 subjects. \n\n"I have nothing new to say...the principles of truth and nonviolence are as old as the hills", Mahatma wrote. These words derived their strength from the life of Mahatma who epitomized these values. Mahatma's words came alive with the wisdom he found in confronting personal and social problems. Now, for many, they are not just words, but the power of life. Mahatma's struggle was not against any individual but against the system of oppression.
505066
yes thats true. but if everyone thinks in this way then there wont be anything. there must be someone who has to initiate or make an attempt. there r people in this world who may extend their hands to help and r satisfied with u. even history says that. gandhiji started solo but he soon got many followers.same way martin luther was one.
351794
I complained about him. but with the problem of freedom of speech....it's difficult to get around.  Hopefully through seeing diaglogue like the type we engage in, others will not be swayed by his violent words. Unlikely that he himself will change and I hope he doesn't have children or is around them..he may make a mini militia!  best-tharedhead
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Gandhi \n\nIndira Gandhi (1917-1984) was the only child of Kamla and Jawaharlal Nehru. She spent part of her childhood in Allahabad, where the Nehrus had their family residence, and part in Switzerland, where her mother Kamla convalesced from her periodic illnesses. She received her college education at Somerville College, Oxford. A famous photograph from her childhood shows her sitting by the bedside of Mahatma Gandhi, as he recovered from one of his fasts; and though she was not actively involved in the freedom struggle, she came to know the entire Indian political leadership. After India's attainment of independence, and the ascendancy of Jawaharlal Nehru, now a widower, to the office of the Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi managed the official residence of her father, and accompanied him on his numerous foreign trips. She had been married in 1942 to Feroze Gandhi, who rose to some eminence as a parliamentarian and politician of integrity but found himself disliked by his more famous father-in-law, but Feroze died in 1960 before he could consolidate his own political forces.\n\nMrs. Indira Gandhi, Prime Minister of India, 1966-77 and 1980-84. She was assassinated in 1984. In 1964, the year of her father's death, Indira Gandhi was for the first time elected to Parliament, and she was Minister of Information and Broadcasting in the government of Lal Bahadur Shastri, who died unexpectedly of a heart attack less than two years after assuming office. The numerous contenders for the position of the Prime Ministership, unable to agree among themselves, picked Indira Gandhi as a compromise candidate, and each thought that she would be easily manipulable. But Indira Gandhi showed extraordinary political skills and tenacity and elbowed the Congress dons -- Kamaraj, Morarji Desai, and others -- out of power. She held the office of the Prime Minister from 1966 to 1977. She was riding the crest of popularity after India's triumph in the war of 1971 against Pakistan, and the explosion of a nuclear device in 1974 helped to enhance her reputation among middle-class Indians as a tough and shrewd political leader. However, by 1973, Delhi and north India were rocked by demonstrations angry at high inflation, the poor state of the economy, rampant corruption, and the poor standards of living. In June 1975, the High Court of Allahabad found her guilty of using illegal practices during the last election campaign, and ordered her to vacate her seat. There were demands for her resignation.\n\nMrs. Gandhi's response was to declare a state of emergency, under which her political foes were imprisoned, constitutional rights abrogated, and the press placed under strict censorship. Meanwhile, the eldest of her two sons, Sanjay Gandhi, started to run the country as though it were his personal fiefdom, and earned the fierce hatred of many whom his policies had victimized. He ordered the removal of slum dwellings, and in an attempt to curb India's growing population, initiated a highly resented program of forced sterilization. In early 1977, confident that she had debilitated her opposition, Mrs. Gandhi called for fresh elections, and found herself trounced by a newly formed coalition of several political parties. Her Congress party lost badly at the polls. Many declared that she was a spent force; but, three years later, she was to return as Prime Minister of India. The same year, however, her son Sanjay was killed in an airplane crash.\n\nIn the second, post-Emergency, period of her Prime Ministership, Indira Gandhi was preoccupied by efforts to resolve the political problems in the state of Punjab. In her attempt to crush the secessionist movement of Sikh militants, led by Jarnail Singh Bindranwale, she ordered an assault upon the holiest Sikh shrine in Amritsar, called the "Golden Temple". It is here that Bindranwale and his armed supporters had holed up, and it is from the Golden Temple that they waged their campaign of terr
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You answered ur own question!?! Anyways, ya he was a freedom fighter, probably the most prominent leader of the\nIndian freedom struggle, coz hes called the Father of the Nation.\nThats what Bapu means.."Father", its a Hindi word. He advocated non-violence, and inspired Martin Luther. God bless both of them.
88710
Jagdeep Gandhi..... i guess.
492233
He was a simple man who changed the destiny of India. He was unlike any politician or public figure anywhere in the world becuase he was an absolute antithesis of public leaders what we see today. Dressed in a small loin cloth he has a huge determination and innovative ways of fighting a freedom struggle. Isntead of guns, he fought the Britishers with weapons like non cooperation and non violence.  You got to read about him a lot to understand his philosophy becuase otherwise you wont understand him as most people in India and other countries dont.
70766
I greatly admired the courage he showed in remaining committed to the cause of non-violence.  As a young man, he embraced the concept of social change through non-violence, following M. Gandhi's example.  As an older man, after an initially successful run with non-violence, and in the face of changing times, he withstood the pressure he felt from his fellow civil rights and social change activists to employ violence where "necessary" and stayed the course of non-violence throughout the rest of his life.  It was, ironically, his commitment to non-violence that caused him to go to Memphis (to remind the marchers of the need for non-violence) where he would die violently.
999513
yes Ghandi was a man of india and a savior to his people but he is also a man who beat his wife so some said of him. Ghandi also brought peace to his people and removed the chains of england during his time and he was a real man and a real slave in africa at the time.
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This is an issue which everyone of us (indians) would have thought of and debated about. Contrary to what everybody feels it is not a top down problem but rather a BOTTOM-TOP problem.\n\nEvery one, is materialistic and wants to achieve things at any cost. I strongly feel the answer is a resolve in everybody to not to give in to corruption i.e never take favours or give favours. \n\nIf Gandhiji could win freedom from the Britsh Empire by non-violence, truth and non-cooperation; the same applies to corruption.\n\nThough it is easier said than done - we need to elect a person who is:\n1. Educated\n2. Has integrity\n3. Leadeship\n4. Honest.\n\nI donot say we donot have such people but our people are not educated enough to identify such persons from the overwhelming crowd of greedy politicians. Due to the lack of education and awareness of their power in a democracy they give in to the lures of politicians - as demonstrated in the recent Tamilnadu elections where the opposition party came in to power by promising Rice for Rs 2/kg and Free colour televisions.\n\nIt is difficult but possible to eliminate it with concerted efforts of youth, educated and the media
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He was a paradox: he was for civil disobedience (influenced Gandhi and MLK) but without the wish for revolution.\nSo he decided to protest in his little house of Walden, in the outskirts of his hometown. This apparent seclusion didn't prevent him to have dinner with his parents sometimes (lol)!\nHe went to jail a few times.\nHe also influenced the Transcendentalists because of his vision of Nature.\nInteresting persona, even though "Walden" is not always very existing!