Mahatma Gandhi was born on 2 October 1869 in Porbandar, Gujarat, so on this day, Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated on 2 October every year. Gandhiji was the youngest of the three sons of Putlibai and Karamchand Gandhi. Mohandas was an average student, although he has also received awards and scholarships several times. Gandhiji was not fast in both studies and sports. He loved serving the ailing father, sharing the mother's hand in household chores, and going on a long walk alone on time. Gandhi was married to Kasturba when he was 13 years old and studied in school.
Mahatma Gandhi's education
In 1887, Mohandas passed the matriculation examination at 'Bombay University' and joined 'Samaldas College' at Bhavnagar. Suddenly there was a lot of difficulty in studying from Gujarati to the English language. Meanwhile, there was a discussion about his future in his family.
Gandhiji wanted to become a doctor, but he was born in a Vaishnava family, so there was no permission for tearing. Gandhiji again had to choose another profession against his mind. He made up his mind to study barrister and went to England. This journey of Mahatma Gandhi did not stop till England but he toured many countries.
Gandhiji's return to India
Gandhiji returned to India in 1914. The countrymen started calling him Mahatma. For the next four years, Gandhiji began to remove the social and political evils prevalent in India.
Gandhi opposed the Rowlatt Act law
In February 1919, the British opposed the Rowlatt Act law made by the British. Under this law, there was a provision to send any person to jail without trial.
Launched satyagraha movement
Gandhiji announced the Satyagraha movement, which resulted in a political earthquake that rocked the entire subcontinent in the spring of 1919.
Gandhiji laid the foundation of many movements
Inspired by this success, Mahatma Gandhi continued his opposition to satyagraha and non-violence in other campaigns for Indian independence, such as the 'Non-Cooperation Movement', 'Civil Disobedience Movement', 'Dandi Yatra' and 'Quit India Movement'. With all these efforts of Gandhiji, India was liberated from the British on 15 August 1947.
Gandhi's contribution to independent India
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was a prominent political and spiritual leader of India and the Indian independence movement. He gained international fame for his non-violent protest theory for achieving political and social progress. Mahatma Gandhi is not just a name on the world stage but a symbol of peace and non-violence.
The British forced the British to leave India on the path of satyagraha, peace, and non-violence. The United Nations has announced to celebrate Gandhi Jayanti as 'World Non-Violence Day' since the year 2007.
A very happy Gandhi Jayanti to all our readers, let take a pledge to celebrate Gandhiji's life, which everyone will get an inspiration to stay motivated.