Mahatma
Gandhi

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, more commonly known as Mahatma Gandhi, was born on October 2, 1869, in Porbandar, India. Trained as a lawyer, Gandhi's experiences with racial discrimination during his time in South Africa profoundly shaped his perspective on civil rights and justice. It was here that he began refining the philosophy of "Satyagraha" or nonviolent resistance. Returning to India, he harnessed these principles to galvanize a nation against British colonial rule, emphasizing passive resistance and civil disobedience as means of achieving political and social change.

Gandhi's commitment to simplicity, self-reliance, and communal harmony endeared him to millions. His iconic marches, like the Salt March, and his periods of fasting in protest against injustice captured global attention. Beyond India's freedom struggle, his philosophies influenced many global leaders, from Martin Luther King Jr. to Nelson Mandela. On January 30, 1948, Gandhi's life was tragically cut short by an assassin's bullet. Yet, his legacy of peace and nonviolence continues to inspire and guide movements for justice and equality around the world.