Quick walk-through of Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi was one of the greatest Political Leader and Guru India has ever Produced. He played a critical role in gaining India’s Independence, the fruits of his unimaginable work, which we are enjoying today. He is honored everywhere as the Father of Nation.
Mahatma Gandhi’s real name was Mohan Das Karamchand Gandhi. He was born on 2nd Oct 1869. He studied in London and was a trained Barrister.
He was discriminated in South Africa and through his efforts, was instrumental in leading entire Indian nation to Independence.
Many books has been written about his leadership skills, but few Lessons which we can make use in our everyday life are as follows:
1. Have Big Ideas and Make them Real:
Mahatma was an ORDINARY LOOKING person with short and thin body frame. He was believed to be quite average in studies, also he would found sports too hard. But was a GREAT VISIONARY, he desired Free India. He executed that dream going incrementally, building humongous mass following and the rest is the history.
You may be having an ordinary blog or business, but have BIG dreams about your Blog or website. It is pertinent to have a GREAT PLAN to execute your dreams, plan should be so detailed that You should be able to See Success through it. You need to use hit and trials, mix and match strategies whichever is more suited to your plan.
2. Discover your Passion:
Mahatma believed in delving deep and learning more about himself – the strength, weakness and core set of values.
You should also try to find your REAL PASSION and what really excites you; try to move away from rat race. Once you have found your true passion then give your heart out to that.
3. Build Relationship:
Mahatma has worked his way to become people’s choice, he mostly use to meet everyone, even though at times it was a very short and quick meeting. He use to make people believe that in that meeting he is the only one in the world being HEARD by Mahatma during that time.
This is the point which I always stress upon and this is really all about me. I truly believe in this and this is surely the path to LONG TERM RELATIONSHIP. You should give due importance to every other reader and blogger, Make reader special and surely they will oblige, have faith in humanity.
4. Path to Goal to be as sacred as Goal
Mahatma was a man with pure conscience, For achieving Independence, he didn’t resorted to any method which could have brought disrepute to his status and to his conscience. He used non-cooperation, non-violence and peaceful marches as his tools in the struggle for Independence.
In order to meet Your passion or on to your path to glory, you should not do anything that can bring disrepute to you. Even if you are marketing, you should use Permission marketing tactics, don’t enforce anything upon your reader or your fellow blogger.
5. Never say die Attitude and Consistency
Mahatma was a man on mission, he was put behind bars, was several times beaten by Police but he never gave up, he resolved to fight and come back strongly. His Dandi March to protest against tax levied by government on Salt for Indians, was so successful after his consistent fighting that he was called to negotiate.
Similarly You should not give up trying till the time you are successful. Whatever strategies you have adopted to achieve your dreams, practice them consistently with new learning which come along the path of glory. Famous saying goes along this:
“You can chain me, you can torture me, you can destroy this body, but you will never imprison my mind.”
This great soul was assassinated on Jan 30th 1948, my homage to him through my blog.
Over to you:
Have I missed anything about this great soul? You are most welcome to share those in comments.
Thank you for reading this.

Mahatma Gandhi was one of the most honourable person to walk the planet earth. Humans can learn so much from this great soul. Thank you mentioning his role and his ideals. Being from Bihar, I am proud that he started his freedom movement from Champaran district in Bihar soon after he left South Africa.
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Hi Shalu Jee
Mahatma Gandhi was really great personality and a great leader. No other leader can closer to him. Everyone has learned from his experience and how he has handled the tougher situations. Let’s here talk about united India to pay homage to this great personality
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Sapna
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Mahatma is a proud World leader that taught many countries the meaning of peace and freedom for people. He is a revered personality in America and his movement.
When it comes to peace his is ranked highly among World leaders. I thank you for sharing this piece on him.
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HI Michael
Mahatma Gandhi was the leader of masses and rightly said, he is most respected leader across the Globe. He believed in the principle of truth, Peace and Non-violence. He is my True hero.
Thanks for stopping by and adding value as always.
Thanks
Sapna
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In Blogging , The #3 point is necessary. Mahatma gandhi was a real hero. Salute to him.
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Hi Atish
We all salute him for what he gave us, an independent India and Principles of Life. The point #3 is most desired one if one has to succeed, and sustaining that is more important, don’t you think so?
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Thanks
Sapna
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Hi sapna ji,
I have heared alot about Bappu and every time i read or listen about him,i get great inspiration as well as motivation.Your article again motivated me.I follow all the points in my life except, making good relationship and maintaining but i am learning it slowly slowly.
Thank for sharing
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Hi Shorya
I think same goes for everyone who really admire him. I have seen people who really gave up everything to lead a simple living just to model his principles.
Building relationship is so very important for everyone and specially for the budding entrepreneurs, some do it out of necessity, whatever the reasons might be but it goes a long way on our path to glory.
Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts via comments.
Thanks
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Yeah a lot of people are so scared to try their dream out. When people doubt me it seems to make me want it a lot more. Scared of failure and won’t do anything to make their life better. During the first 2 years of my business it was tough, but I made it through it. Networking with bloggers will take you a long way. Never know who you might meet. Pretty cool to see people talking about your site you have never met (in a good way).
Hi Garen
Welcome to my blog. You are right, Initially it is very difficult to try to fulfill our dreams. I would say it is very difficult to start the journey and that too from the secured job, a lot to do with societal pressure and the fear of failures. It is more to do with expectations.
Spot on, Networking is really very important and best part of this blogosphere, we really come to know about people whom we could never ever have met.
Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts.
Sapna
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Gandhi is someone I know more by reputation than by deed, but the more I hear and read the more interested I become.
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Hi Josh
Welcome Back to my blog. Gandhi’s life is full of achievements through his deeds. He believed in Simple living and high thinking which in present context looks an absurd. He lived by his principles of Honesty and Non-violence till he breath his last.
He surely was a leader par excellent and we all salute him for all what he has done.
Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts.
Sapna
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What an inspiring piece Sapna, a great read for those days when you feel down about your goals. The one thing I always wonder is “How long do you go before you change direction?” Or do you always just follow that dream and adjust it along the way. I also agree with Garen that many people are too afraid to try to live their dreams. They keep them in their minds forever in fear. I’d rather say I tried then wondering “what if?”. The books on him must be a wonderful read. Thanks for sharing.
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HI Lisa
Mahatma Gandhi has been a source of inspiration for everyone around. He really proved “The Rise of Common Man”, from nowhere he was everywhere across the globe. We call him father of Nation.
You rightly said, at times it is very difficult to adoptt this in our life, but if we can implement all of teachings which I have discussed, we are bound to succeed. At times it is very tough to sustain those learnings, for that the only key is consistency, if somehow we manage to be consistent with the application of all his learnings we will be surely be enriching ourselves and will surely succeed.
Garen has rightly pointed out that for some it is very difficult to try to live their dreams, but for them I would say, they have to come out from their comfort Zone and give their best.
Thanks for stopping by and adding value through your comments.,
Sapna
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Hi Sapna,
I don’t know the man but from your post, i can he is a very great man, its really difficult to find such figures you know.
He reminded me of Nelson Mandela of south Africa. Those are the kind of men the world really needs.
I’ve really learnt a lot.
Thanks for sharing and have a blissful week.
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Hi Theodore
Yes he was a great man, whose Achievements have made him charismatic leader. In present scenario we don’t have any leader who has lived his life like him.
Mahatma Gandhi along with Nelson Mandela has been great leaders of all times. Nelson Mandela has been instrumental for anti apartheid movement in South Africa and his source of inspiration was Mahatma Gandhi.
Mahatma Gandhi’s movement actually started from South Africa.
They both followed non-violent means to achieve their Goals.
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Sapna
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Wonderful tribute to the Father of our Nation Sapna!
Yes indeed, he truly deserve to be called so because of his deeds and his humble living. For me, I truly believe in his simple living and high thinking principles. It was always his simple ways with which he did his tasks that got him the results that amazes me. I still remember the movie “Gandhi” I saw long back and what an impact it had on me….I never miss seeing it whenever it’s aired!
Loved the lessons you shared here…and yes..building relationships is what strikes with me the most too. I guess that is what forms the base from where we build up – isn’t it?
Thanks for sharing.
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Hi Harleena
Thanks for that. Yes he has been a source of inspiration for everyone around. You have rightly said, we have learned so many things from his life.
I also truly believe in Simple Living and high thinking. I have seen Gandhi movie many times wherein Richard played a great role of Mahatma.
Building relationship is we are doing and doing very diligently, I can surely say about myself. We can always build upon that gradually. I believed in Building Long term relationship and sustaining the relationship by putting all my efforts in that.
Thanks for stopping by and adding value through your comments. I really appreciate that.
Sapna
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Hi Sapna,
Thank you for this wonderful post on the great leader! I agree totally that no other leader came closer to him than his impact on humanity. I love his commitment to non-violence value
From Shalu’s comment above, we can get a glimpse of his impact on humanity. His great soul had many others’ lives blessed and inspired. His approach to relationships is a timeless gift that all of us can benefit.
I like how you organized this post in such an easy to read manner. Thank you for your insights!
PS: Thank you for that simple but powerful quote of his!!
Viola Tam – The Business Mum
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HI Viola
Welcome to my blog. You are Spot on, There have been leaders but no one has ever been so great. People here swear to live by Gandhian philosophies. His impact has on mankind has been huge.
He followed and preached what today has really become outdated – Non-violence. Today we have most leaders who are egocentric and resorts to violence even on trivial issues.
For him patience was a virtue, which again in present days are hardly to be see.
Viola, this soul has been an inspiration for many and I being one of them.
Thanks for great comments and sharing your great thoughts.
Sapna
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nice article
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we learn a lot from the qualities mentioned in the above post
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HI Sahil
Welcome to my blog. True we have learn many things from this great personality. It is very important to apply those in our daily lives and become an improved person.
Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Sapna
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Hi Sapna,
Mahatma Gandhi is one character I always really appreciate and the way how he could able to arise the sleeping nation kept under foreign rulers is truly awesome. The best qualities I like about him are the simplicity, helpfulness and rising against for justice. He could have been silent and mind his own business. But DID NOT.
An old picture (black and white with spinning yarn) of him I saw on a book is still in my mind and picture again when I read this post. An inspiring character to remember all the time and a one man can change the World
Cheers…
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Hi Mayura
Right, He was really instrumental in bringing the change in sleeping nation by resorting to non-violence, which in present scenario in unheard of. He epitomizes Simple living and high thinking.
He dreamt of Free India and with his honest deeds was able to achieve that. He is truly inspirational personality and is special one because he uses non-conventional methods to achieve his dreams and he was ordinary person and became charismatic only once he was fully loaded with achievements.
Mayura thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts on this great man.
Thanks
Sapna
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What a wonderful post Sapna and a fabulous comparison of how we can continue to move ahead even though we may not always believe that we are the best.
Most of us often see ourselves as average and who would listen to us. But then there are those who may be going through some of the same things that we have and they can relate to us on that level. Other can start seeing you in the same way as giving, kind and caring. Just like how Gandhi started out himself.
Look at all that he accomplished in his life! Not that we can all ever get to that level but there is great potential in us all. I love how you’ve compared what he’s accomplished to what we can achieve.
Thank you for this inspiring post. Great indeed…
Enjoy your week.
~Adrienne
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HI Adrienne
Thanks for this. Right you are, ordinary person without loaded with best of the skillsets can be successful, Gandhi personifies this statement.
Gandhi was very well aware of the need of the people at that time and he like an ordinary citizen dreamt of that and then successfully executed those dreams into reality His tools like non-violence and truth were really commendable.
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Thanks
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Hi Sapna,
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I enjoyed your blog post and learning what Gandi did for India. I like the way you used his great vision to show how we can have Big Dreams as well. The principles for success are the same no matter who you are or where you live.
My dad visited India many times in the 1970′s. He was on a merchant ship carrying grain to India. He was also a photographer as a hobby. When I was eleven years old, my dad came to our school and gave a talk on Calcutta, India through his photos. I feel like I’ve been there because of this experience. Maybe one day I will visit there in person.
Interesting and informative content.
Thank you
Tonya
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Hi Tonya
Thanks for that. Gandhi has been a hero for all of us here in India. You are right, principle of success remains same in every sphere of life.
Glad your Dad has been here and shared the momories of the trip with you. India is known more by these two things 1. Mahatma Gandhi 2. Software Industry.
If ever you plan to come to India, just let me know in Advance, I will make all you arrangement. You don’t need to worry about anything.
Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts.
Sapna
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Hi Sapna,
Gandhi was a true inspiration for me in realizing the power and impact that one being can have in this World. We are in a time where we need more Gandhi’s on this planet. We need peacemakers, visionaries and general all around God-Centered people to pave the way for a future that serves the greater good.
Take Care.
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HI Justin
Gandhi has been a true inspiration for eveyone and his teachings have to be embedded in our system in order to succceed. True we require many Gandhi in present scenario to overcome the mass unsocial activities going around the globe.
Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts.
Sapna
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Hi Sapna
I very much enjoyed your post, Mahatma Gandhi was indeed a special man and we can all learn something from him.
It is important not to give up on our goals in life both personal and business so thanks for sharing this post.
Have a great day
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Hi Pauline
Mahatma Gandhi was really a great personality and we here really admire and worship him. There is so much to learn from his life but what you said he is one of his best learnings.
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Sapna
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Sapna, thank you for this post!
I deeply respect Mahatma Gandhi. He was a complete human being. I learned that at any moment of our lives we must feel a sense of completion. Even when he was assassinated, he was ready and complete. as if keeping the backpack behind the door, ready and welcoming whatever comes. Huge lesson for us to follow!
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HI Margarita
Mahatma was a great leader and has been a true hero for everyone here in our Country. Whenever we want to start any movement of Non-violence we relate to Mahatma Gandhi movement. Whenever we speak truth we can relate that to Gandhi. He is really embedded in our daily life.
When he was assassinated, his last words were ‘HEY RAM’, he remembered God in his last moment as well.
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Sapna
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Sapna, this is a wonderful post and I love the analogies you’ve drawn between Gandhi’s life and the challenges of blogging.
I can relate to all of these points, particularly the one about finding your passion – I’ve really only started to get things off the ground since I rediscovered my love of writing, which had lain dormant for many years, and used that as the focus for my blog. I think people can tell whether you really care about what you’re blogging about.
It’s so important, too, to remain faithful to your principles and to act ethically – and that ‘never say die’ attitude is absolutely critical. I’ve read, so many times, that the main key to success is just not giving up.
Thanks for a very inspirational post, Sapna – I’ve gained a lot from this,
Sue
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HI Sue
Thanks for that. Mahatma’s achievement has been lessons for everyone. The analogies are just the pointers towards his achievements.
Passion is really very important to start anything, if one is not passionate than he is better off to something else.That is really great that you have been able to rediscover something which you were passionate of.
Principles in Life are really important, like Gandhi he really practiced what he preached. You have rightly said that Never say die attitude which is really very important for every entrepreneur.
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Sapna
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Hi Sapna,
What a great post Sapna! You really did a good job putting together this post. Yes, I heard a lot of good things and achievements for this Great Man. He was a leader by example. He fought till his death and he never gave up.
I liked how you compared his passion for achieving Independence was with pure conscience and that we should not do anything that can bring disgrace to our reputation as well. I like how you pointed out that we should use Permission marketing tactics, and not enforce anything upon our readers or fellow bloggers. Very powerful similarity.
Thanks for sharing such a great and interesting post. I really enjoyed reading every bit of it.
Be Blessed,
Neamat
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HI Neamat,
Thanks for that. Mahatma Gandhi is really worshiped in our country, and his achievements are really outstanding. Rightly said, he was leader by example, he practiced what he preached, a true character of a leader.
We all have been trying very hard and we should not anything that can really bring disrepute of any kind.
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Sapna
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Mahathma Gandhi was a really great personality. If we look once in his life we can get many lessons be a Successful person in life we should follow each n every teach of his in our Life. not only for Blogging. Thanks for Sharing this useful Post.
Thanks for that, appreciate your comments.
Sapna
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I read the article , But I have very different views regarding Gandhi.
Although I do agreee he was a leader , a good politician, But calling him a mahatma is not right, We forget that all that we have read is not true, there are many more things that have been left out of the history books, one needs to read the english authors or documents of those days to know the real identity.
I am sorry if you think this to be rude , I appreciate your views on Gandhi.
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Prajee
You are right, I am also aware of those things you are referring to but let’s take the positives out of his life and that will serve the purpose of the post. Based on that you can give him benefit of doubt and Mahatma remain deservedly with him.
Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts via comments.
Sapna
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Mahatama Gandi, the best political leader and best human of India. His non – violence rule has changed life of many persons. We can learn many lessons from them and his way of living was so simple, no one can live that simple life in todays world.
Hi Amit
Welcome to my blog. Right, Mahatma Gandhi is surely a great Leader to follow. His vision resulted in Free India. We can learn lessons from his life and adopt a simple living and high thinking attitude.
Many people miss the consistency factor, they can plan, strategise and can execute also but doing that consistently is lacking. That habit has to be built into the system.
Thanks for stopping by and adding value through your comments. Will surely visit your blog now to see your posts as well.
Sapna
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Mr.Gandhi is not our ages. So we know about him form Indian history books. But dear Sapna our Indian history was written in supervision of English Government . So how can we trust 100% on our history? Many Indian history researchers has been written about Gandhi. Ana we found in their writing that Gandhi was not so great. A Bengali history researcher Mr. Gulam Ahamad Mortoza has been written a book “The Secrete History Of India” , and he was arrested several time for this writing. But finally his book was published only in Bengali and many other history researcher of many university are appreciate his book.
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And he said that Mr.Gandhi and Zinna was completely involved for divination of India And Pakistan. So, what you think?
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Hi Hossain
Accepted, we have read about Gandhi from books only. Let’s talk about the greatness of the man and leave his -ives as no one is perfect, I believe in this dictum.
The idea of the post is how we can relate his teachings and his personality with our blogging life and improve that. I know that Gandhi played a key role in Creation of Pakistan so let’s keep that aside.
He played a key role in India’s Independence, don’t you think so?
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Sapna
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Dear it’s very nice and good topic about Mahatma Gandhi. Mahatma Gandhi was one of the most honorable person to walk the planet earth. Humans can learn so much from this great soul.
Thanks
Mahatma Gandhi is not just an Indian hero but a world figure. Over the years I have come to admire people like him who despite knowing the dangers to their person still went on to stand up for what they believed in. And about keeping oneself from moral stain, this is what truly differentiate these people. They had the opportunity to use their positions for selfish ends but instead of doing that they resolved to keep themselves stainless. Thanks for the lessons.
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So we know about him form Indian history books. But dear Sapna our Indian history was written in supervision of English Government