Mahatma Gandhi
- Born:
- Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, October 2, 1869, Porbandar, Gujarat, British India
- Died:
- January 30, 1948, New Delhi, India
- Nationality:
- Indian
- Profession(s):
- Lawyer, Anti-colonial Nationalist, Political Ethicist
Early Life and Education
- Born into a Gujarati Hindu Modh Bania family.
- Received early education in Porbandar and Rajkot.
- Studied law at Inner Temple, London, and was called to the bar in 1891.
- Returned to India but struggled to establish a successful law practice.
Career and Major Achievements
- Moved to South Africa in 1893 to practice law.
- Experienced racial discrimination, leading to his involvement in the Indian rights movement.
- Developed and implemented the philosophy of Satyagraha (non-violent resistance).
- Led campaigns against discriminatory laws and for Indian rights in South Africa.
- Returned to India in 1915 and became a leader in the Indian nationalist movement.
- Led the Non-Cooperation Movement (1920-1922) and the Salt Satyagraha (1930).
- Advocated for Swaraj (self-rule) and Indian independence.
- Played a crucial role in India's independence from British rule in 1947.
Notable Works
- Hind Swaraj (1909)
- The Story of My Experiments with Truth (Autobiography)
- Numerous articles and speeches on non-violence, self-sufficiency, and social reform.
- Many compilations of his writings and speeches were published posthumously.
Legacy and Impact
Mahatma Gandhi's legacy is profound. His philosophy of Satyagraha influenced civil rights movements worldwide, including those led by Martin Luther King Jr. He is revered in India as the "Father of the Nation" and his principles of non-violence and social justice continue to inspire generations. The question of accurately encapsulating his life continues to be relevant, as demonstrated by the enduring interest in works like a hypothetical "renny lister biography of mahatma".