Learning From Ghandi

We can learn much from the other leaders. Let’s take a look at one man who influenced millions of people in this time. He lived his life for a definite purpose and truly redefined leadership by his example. 

Mahatma Gandhi was the leader of India’s independence movement through forms of nonviolent civil disobedience. People globally draw inspiration from him. His spiritual significance was just as impactful as his role in liberating India. 

He was born in 1869. He took part in an arranged marriage at age 13. After this he rebelled against his religious upbringing by smoking, eating meat, and stealing. That isn’t the Gandhi most of us know of. At 18, he set sail to London to study law. At age 24 he went to South Africa. It was here where he saw discrimination and racial segregation throughout this society. 

On June 7, 1893, Gandhi was thrown off a train station by a white man after he refused to move to the back of the train car. By 1906, he organized his first mass civil disobedience campaign in South Africa. He spent the next 9 years fighting for Indian rights. 

Mahatma was a leading figure in the liberation movement. After years of struggle and multiple arrests, Britain eventually withdrew from India in 1942. He was the 43rd President of the Indian National Congress. 

Gandhi was murdered by a Hindu extremist. He spent his entire life voicing non-violence. He is most remembered for his commitment to pacifism, peaceful protest, and simple living. He ultimately inspired millions of people to action, preaching a message of love, tolerance, and the avoidance of greed. 

In his 55 years, Mahatma Gandhi is remembered as one of the greatest leaders of the 20th century. 

Mahatma Gandhi said, “Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” If we look at his life, he certainly did that. 

The internet is full of Gandhi quotes, but it is an interesting thought to ask this question, “How many people would be willing to “be the change” they want in the world?” To the point of dying for their cause? This takes on a whole different level of leadership. 

Decide what you want and dedicate your whole life to it. 

Best, 

Manal