Mahatma Gandhi, born as Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, became the face of India’s struggle for independence. He championed nonviolence (Ahimsa) and truth (Satyagraha) as powerful tools against British colonial rule.

Early Life and Education

Born on October 2, 1869, in Porbandar, India, Gandhi studied law in London and later worked in South Africa. There, he faced racial discrimination, which deeply influenced his commitment to social justice and civil rights.

Return to India and Leadership

Gandhi returned to India in 1915 and quickly rose as a national leader. Through peaceful protests like the Dandi Salt March and the Quit India Movement, he mobilized millions without resorting to violence.

Philosophy of Nonviolence

Gandhi’s unique approach to resistance — nonviolent civil disobedience — became a global model. He believed that love and peace were more powerful than hatred and force, influencing leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. and Nelson Mandela.

Famous Quotes

"Be the change that you wish to see in the world."

"An eye for an eye will only make the whole world blind."

"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others."

Legacy and Assassination

On January 30, 1948, Mahatma Gandhi was tragically assassinated in New Delhi. Yet, his legacy of peace, tolerance, and resistance lives on — not only in India but across the world where justice is sought through peaceful means.