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Life Of Mahatma Gandhi

Date Submitted: 10/07/2004 16:20:59
Category: / Society & Culture / People
Length: 3 pages (807 words)
There are many people, who have greatly influenced the lives of other people. These people are regarded as Semi Gods in their country. They have endured great hardships to help their country. One such person is Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. Gandhi is famous for his method of direct social action based on nonviolence and truth called Satyagraha. He believed that the way people behave is more important than what they achieved. Satyagraha promoted non violence and …
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…of 78, he began a fast with the purpose of stopping the bloodshed. After 5 days the opposing leaders pledged to stop the fighting and Gandhi broke his fast. Twelve days later, in January 1948, at the age of 79, he was killed by an assassin, someone who did not want the Hindus to tolerate the Muslims, as he walked through a crowed garden in New Delhi to take evening prayers. Gandhi blessed his assassin: He Ram! He Ram!
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