Every country in the developed world has laws. These laws are created and enforced by varying types of governments. Some laws are stricter than others but all are meant to be followed. Children are taught from the day they are born that laws exist to protect them and that they generally are in the interest of their well-being. But what happens when a government's law does the opposite of what it was intended to do? Should a person obey that unjust law, or is there a higher law that the person is obligated to follow? If one were to ask Gandhi he would agree with the latter. Among many other things, Gandhi believed in civil disobedience and passive resistance, as a way of following is power higher than man-made law. His dedication to these philosophies, and his advocating them to his countrymen enabled him to help free India from British control. His unique tactics may seem outlandish but they have been proven effective many times. Mahatma Gandhi's philosophies, if applied to recent conflicts around the world, however, may not always be capable of having a profound effect.
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, also known as Mahatma Gandhi, was born on October 2, 1869 in Porbandar India. At the young age of thirteen he married a young girl named Kasturbai. After high school he attended college in India but after five months and failing every subject he flunked out. Then upon taking the advice of his uncle, and selling nearly every valuable thing that his family owned he decided to attend law school in London. After graduating law school he was extremely nervous in the courtroom so when he was offered a desk job at a law firm in South Africa he gladly took the position.
When Gandhi arrived in South Africa he found himself being treated as a third class citizen. It was then that he began to fight for Indian immigrant's civil rights in South Africa. During his twenty-year stay in South Africa Gandhi began to develop his philosophy, known to Indians as Satyagraha, or, "Truth and Firmness.
Gandhi. ... Here, in India, Gandhi started practice as a lawyer in Rajkot. ... Very soon Gandhi had his share of this experience. ... Gandhi declared: "This is an insult to the Indian community. ... When things started to get out of hand, all Gandhi needed to do was fast. ...
Gandhi Gandhi was born in 1869 in the state of Gujarat in Western India. ... Gandhi worked towards Indian people getting equality in Southern Africa. ... Another thing Gandhi did was a day of prayer and fasting. ... Gandhi let a protest where many of the Indian people burned their passes. Gandhi was arrested then, there was a fight between the Indian men and the British police officers. ...
Contents Cover Page Contents Introduction Brief History On Gandhi Introduction This is a project on Gandhi for my Junior Certificate. ... Enjoy A Brief History Of Gandhi Mohandas K. Gandhi was born in 1869 to Hindu parents in the state of Gujarat in Western India. ... His grandfather Uttamchand Gandhi and father Karamchand Gandhi occupied the high office of the diwan (Chief Minister) of Porbandar. ... Gandhi fell instantly with the words He Rama' (Oh! ...
So in 1917, Gandhi went investigate the situation, but once there was cut short by the British commissioner who told Gandhi to call off his investigation and leave. ... The Government was unsure on what to do with Gandhi eventually arresting him. ... For Gandhi, this was the end, the Satyagraha was called off. ... After his release, Gandhi was making plans for his next Satyagraha. ... The march included Gandhi, and people that were highly trained in Satyagraha. ...
The film "Gandhi" by Ben Kingsley, clearly illustrates in ways that are quite compelling, Mahatma Gandhi's force of spirit to make this place a better world. ... The movie commences with Gandhi being a lawyer in South Africa. ... Later, Gandhi then traveled to Europe in order to consult India's freedom. ... However, soon after Gandhi was assassinated. ... In my opinion, the movie "Gandhi" was remarkable. ...
Gandhi left such a legacy in which he can be considered one of these chosen few. ... The man that Gandhi became was first formed in South Africa. ... Gandhi's religious beliefs during this time were of crucial importance. ... In a sense, Gandhi's life as a whole was a response to evil powers at be and suffrage. ... So Gandhi led his people to equality. ...
It does not mean a meek submission to the will of the evil-doer, but it means pitting one's whole soul against the will of the tyrant" Mohatma Gandhi "An eye for an eye makes everybody blind" summarizes Gandhi's view of violence. ... Gandhi did not believe in violence as a technique of achieving his goal of an independent India. ... Gandhi considered non-violent non cooperation as requireing more courage and dedication then violence. ... During a march on a salt plant organized by Gandhi, men stood in line to approach the guards. ... In non-violent non cooperation Gandh...
Mahatma Gandhi. ... Gandhi. ... From Gandhi's birth to his arrival in South Africa, Attenborough chose to not show any of these years leaving out Gandhi's entire childhood and schooling. ... The movie shows Gandhi's time spent in India very precisely. ... In 1948, Gandhi was assassinated on the way to evening prayer. ...
