Gandhi was never known as just a bad person. He always had the reputation/view of being either all good – or some good some bad. He was a major asset to the struggle of independence in India. And had inspired many other speeches today. All in all, I think the father of four born in the second of October 1869, Gandhi... was a good man – however has a lot behind the mask that portrays him as the saviour of Independent India.
By far the most important Hindu belief Gandhi used in his protests was the ahimsa. Ahimsa is a tradition originating for Hindu, Buddhist, and the Jainism tradition. It made a lot of sense to Gandhi and clearly to the public. Meaning – ‘respect for all living things and avoidance of violence …show more content…
Gandhi was first an activist in South Africa; later moving to the Indian land where he had become famous for his work and quotes that he had made (check the bottom of the page to see three of his most famous quotes he had made).
Gandhi was very keen on peace in the world. However; he had never won a Nobel Peace Prize, even after all of his works for India. Were they against Gandhi and what he had been doing? Were they racist?
Gandhi’s wife had died in a prison at 77 years old. Whilst Gandhi was still 76 years old. This was a heartbreaking time and reminded people that Gandhi would be next and was very soon to be dead.
Gandhi had fasted five times; all for basically the same reason. To stop his protests due to violence.
Gandhi was known by most as India’s savior; however, clearly not to his assassinator… he was shot three times point blank. And his killer, Nathuram Godse. Was sentenced to death on the 8th November 1949. However, was hanged just exactly a week later on the 15th. In Ambala Prison, East Punjab,