Gandhi Jayanti is not just a day to remember Mahatma Gandhi but also to reflect on his teachings and principles. It is a day to renew our commitment to building a better society based on truth, nonviolence, and love. This day is extremely important in the history of India as it honors a leader who not only helped the country achieve freedom but also promoted non-violence and peace. The day is observed around the world as the International Day of Non-violence.
As India celebrates the 154th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated every year on 2nd October to mark the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the Nation. This day is observed as a national holiday in India and is also celebrated worldwide as the International Day of Non-violence.
Mahatma Gandhi was born on 2nd October 1869 in Porbandar, Gujrat. He was a great leader, social reformer, and freedom fighter who played a pivotal role in India’s struggle for independence from British rule. He led various movements like the Non the Cooperation movement, the Civil Disobedience movement, and the Quit India movement, which shook the British Empire and ultimately led to India’s independence in 1947.
Gandhiji was a staunch believer in non-violence and truth.
He believed that violence only begets violence and that the only way to bring about change was through peaceful means. He practiced what he preached and led various movements using non-violent methods like Satyagraha, fasting, and Civil disobedience.
Gandhi’s teachings and principles of truth, non-violence, and love have inspired people all over the world. He believed in the concept of Sarvodaya, which means the upliftment of all sections of society. He worked towards eradicating social evils like untouchability, poverty, and illiteracy.
His beautiful and meaningful quotes are:
1) An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind.
2) Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.
3) Earth provides enough to satisfy every man’s needs, but not every man’s greed.
4) Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.
So, like the above, there are many wisdom quotes taught by Mahatma Gandhi.
On Gandhi Jayanti, People pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi by organizing various events like Prayer meetings, rallies, and seminars. Schools and colleges also organize cultural programs to mark this day.
The President and Prime Minister of India pay homage to Gandhi at Rajghat, his memorial in Delhi.
Dr S.k.jha