Early Life
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born on 2 October 1869 in Porbandar, Gujarat. He was a shy and quiet child. He did not talk much, but he always tried to do the right thing. His mother, Putlibai, taught him honesty, kindness, and helping others. These lessons stayed with him forever.
As a young boy, Gandhi was not very strong or confident. He was afraid of the dark and scared to speak in front of people. But he loved reading stories of brave people, and slowly he learned to be brave too.
Journey to England
At the age of 19, Gandhi went to England to study law. Life was very different there. New food, new clothes, new people — everything felt strange. Gandhi struggled at first, but he never gave up. He learned English manners, studied hard, and became a lawyer.
Struggles in South Africa
After returning to India, Gandhi had difficulty finding work. Later, he went to South Africa for a job. There, he saw something shocking — Indians were treated very badly.
One day, on a train, Gandhi was thrown out of a first-class compartment even though he had a valid ticket. This was because of his skin color. That moment hurt him deeply, but it also awakened his courage.
He decided to fight injustice — but without violence.
Gandhi started speaking for the rights of Indians in South Africa. He led peaceful protests, and many people joined him. This was the beginning of his journey as a leader.
Return to India
When Gandhi returned to India, he saw that his own country was suffering under British rule. People had no freedom. Gandhi felt that he must help his people.
But he did not believe in fighting with weapons.
His weapons were:
Truth (Satya) and Non-violence (Ahimsa).
Major Struggles
🌾 Champaran Movement
Farmers in Champaran, Bihar, were forced to grow indigo for the British. They were very poor and hopeless. Gandhi went there, lived with them, listened to them, and helped them fight peacefully. The British had to change their rules.
👣 The Non-Cooperation Movement
Gandhi encouraged people to:
stop buying British clothes
stop using British goods
work together for freedom
Millions of Indians followed him.
🌊 The Salt March (Dandi March)
The British taxed even simple salt. Gandhi felt this was unfair. So, in 1930, he walked 240 miles with his followers to the sea to make salt. This peaceful protest shook the whole empire. The world realized the power of non-violence.
Jail and Hardships
Gandhi was sent to jail many times.
His body became weak.
He went on long fasts to awaken people’s hearts.
But nothing broke his spirit.
He always said:“In a gentle way, you can shake the world.”
India’s Freedom
After many years of peaceful struggle, India became free on 15 August 1947. Gandhi did not celebrate. Instead, he worked to bring peace between Hindus and Muslims during riots. He believed that love was stronger than hate.
A Life That Changed the World
Mahatma Gandhi’s life was full of:
struggle
sacrifice
courage
truth
and compassion
He proved that a simple man with great values can move an entire nation.
His Eternal Message
Be truthful
Be kind
Be brave without violence
Respect everyone
Stand for what is right
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