The man who roamed the entire country in a white garment to protest against British oppression, the man who spent countless days hungry so that his fellow countrymen attain freedom- Mahatma Gandhi is forever etched in the minds of Indians for his undying service to the nation’s welfare.

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, better known as Mahatma Gandhi, was born on 2nd October 1869 in Porbandar, Gujrat. The lawyer-turned-freedom fighter was the reason behind India’s successful campaign for its independence from British rule. During his lifetime, he inspired several other civil rights movements across the globe.

The Father of the nation, an exemplary leader and an inspiration to many, one will fall short of words trying to describe Mahatma Gandhi. His teachings and philosophies about life are something to be cherished and looked up to.

Famous Astro strategist-Hirav Shah brings you 4-life lessons that all of us should learn from Mahatma Gandhi.

Satyamev Jayate (Truth always prevails)

Of all the things, truthfulness was Gandhi’s most cherished attribute. He believes that one who is not true to himself, makes terrible life choices. He even has a book titled My Experiments With Truth. Falling into the web of your lies isn’t difficult. Be it a little white lie or lying by omission, the moment you start lying is the moment you stray away from reality.

Live your life to the fullest

Gandhi often preached, ‘It’s the quality of your life that matters, not the speed with which you live. ‘In this fast-paced race called life, slowly everything will turn mundane. You become part of a vicious cycle that dictates your everyday life. And at one point, such a lifestyle can get tiresome.

So, Gandhi Ji suggests that one must live every moment of his/her life the way he/she wants. Anything can happen within the blink of an eye. So, it’s better we live every moment of our life doing something we love.

Change begins with you

We become part of the problem when we start expecting someone else to stand up for us. It’s time we realize that nobody else is going to do the work for us. We have to stand up for ourselves and take a stance. Sitting idle at the comforts of our home isn’t going to help anyone. But, before changing the system, we must look into ourselves and fix what needs to be fixed.

Think before acting

Gandhi Ji had once said, “The future depends on what you do today.” This statement essentially tells us to tread carefully into the future. Acting out of impulse isn’t going to help in any way. Our actions in the present determine our future. Educate yourself about the consequences of your actions. So that next time you are making a big decision, you think it through and weigh all the odds.

Conclusion

Few men had as much effect as Mahatma on the world. He was charismatic, courageous, and quick to act. His contribution towards humanity has been immense, to say the least. He gifted the world a noble way of thinking and acting, which profoundly influenced the likes of Martin Luther King and Malcolm X.

Mahatma taught the world the importance of compassion and love. He taught us that something as simple as staying silent can have a profound impact- concludes India’s beloved business development expert Hirav Shah.

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