Be the Change...

Be the change that you want to see…

 A born leader, humanist, pacifist, astonishing revolutionary, a virtuous figure, etc are words not enough to express Mahatma Gandhi. Through the moral principle of ‘abhaya’ he heartens us to be intrepid. Gandhiji was bright, kind, gentle, and an exceptional teacher. Drowning in consumerism, corruption, communalism, religious fanaticism etc we are forgetting some of the greatest values. It is high time that we should reflect ourselves with the words of Gandhi. Bappu, as we affectionately call him gave his entire life, fighting for freedom. Covering up only in a loincloth and shawl, he tells us to leave vanity. Gandhi was not a bit shattered even when the British tried to break him. His fight was not with arms but with the principles of non violence and non cooperation. And we can unquestionably say that he succeeded in that fight. Now look at ourselves fighting with each other on the basis of caste, creed, religion, gender and what not. Gandhiji’s religion was humanity. He accepted the ethics of peace and non violence from the Holy Bible and learned the lesson of karma through Bhagavat Gita. Gandhiji has inspired countless people across the world. He is a remarkable role model to us and the forthcoming generations. Remember, the face of Gandhiji should not only be imprinted in the notes but also in our hearts.

Post by Ann Maria George, Plus Two Humanities