October 2nd , one of the national holidays in India on account on Gandhi Jayanthi , to mark the anniversary of Mahatma Gandhiji , our father of nation who played a vital role for India independence from British. Also known as Bapuji , Gandhiji was born on 2nd Oct 1869 at Porbandar , India. Also this day is celebrated internationally as Non-violence day.
Are you curious to know - what made Gandhiji so special and distinct , why there is a separate national holiday for his anniversary unlike other freedom fighters ? What is your role and responsibility on this day?
What made Gandhiji special
Yes, if you are an Indian you may have studied about Gandhiji & his teachings. His great thoughts and qualities stood out among the mass which made him a great leader. Few of his unique qualities & work which made him special in a nutshell -
- The practice of Non-Violence
- Satyagraha - devotion towards Truth.
- Involvement in Civil rights movement in Africa while working as Barrister
- Champarana and Kheda agitations
- The Khilafat movement
- Non-CoOperation movement as another tool in the struggle for independence
- Dandi March - Salt Satyagraha
- Opposition to child marriage
- Quit India Movement
- Swaraj Movement
- Major role in uniting the Muslim & Hindu communities during Independence
- Simple living , Celibacy / Bramhacharya , Fasting methods as a tool for freedom struggle
- To be a Gandhian - It is the duty of every Indian to remember this great leader on this occasion and pay respects
- Gandhiji and his teachings are always inspiring to one's life . To the possible extent, one should read and educate others & children about his teachings , autobiography
- As a tribute ,one should follow non violence
- If possible , to wear a Khadi cloth instead of other foreign products , Gandhiji always advocated to wear homespun clothes rather than foreign textiles.
- Khadi cloth will be sold at discounted prices at Khadi Gram Udyog and other Khadi showrooms.
- Discourses about Gandhiji teachings will be arranged in Malleshwaram Gandhi Sahitya Sanga.
- Near Kumara Krupa road , Gandhiji Research center & Gandhi Bhavana Library - houses many books about Gandhiji and his teachings
- Cultural programes will be arranged in school & colleges.
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