A Tribute to Gandhi: Father of the Nation
"Non-Violence is the greatest force at the disposal of mankind. It is mightier than the mightiest weapon of destruction devised by the ingenuity of man ..."
- Mahatma Gandhi
He relentlessly worked for the emancipation of untouchables and for eradication of social discrimination against them. Hence 2nd October to 8th October, is marked as 'Anti Untouchability Week'.
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 | On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, the country pays tribute to his ideals and contribution in the country's freedom struggle. The President, the Prime Minister, and other eminent political leaders, lay wreaths at Raj Ghat, the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi in New Delhi, and participate in prayer meetings. Prayer meetings are also held in various state capitals. Cultural functions are organized in schools, colleges, local government institutions and socio-political institutions. Recitation of famous verses and teachings of Gandhiji are also a part of the activities performed to commemorate the great leader. His favorite song, 'Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram', is sung in various meetings and functions associated with him. As Gandhi Jayanti is a national holiday, all offices and schools, throughout the country, remain closed. | |
The Constitution of India - External website that opens in a new window, through the Fundamental rights, granted equality before the law to all citizens of India. It prohibits discrimination on the grounds of caste, religion, race, sex or birth and abolishes untouchability. India follows the values of truth and non violence applauded by Mahatma Gandhi decades ago. The country's democratic set-up represents the ideal of Swaraj.
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 | The United Nations has declared October 2nd as the International Day of Non-Violence - External website that opens in a new window. According to General Assembly resolution of 15 June 2007, which established the commemoration, the day is an occasion to "disseminate the message of non-violence through education and public awareness". The resolution reaffirms "the universal relevance of the principle of non-violence - External website that opens in a new window" and the desire "to secure a culture of peace, tolerance, understanding and non-violence" | |
Gandhiji's political movements such as the Non Cooperation Movement, Civil Disobedience Movement, and Quit India Movement paved the way for freedom, from the shackles of British colonialism, on the 15th of August, 1947.
Gandhiji was the greatest leader of the Indian independence movement. He is known as the apostle of truth and non-violence. He summed up the entire philosophy of his life as: "The only virtue I want to claim is truth and non-violence. I lay no claim to super human powers: I want none".
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 | Gandhiji once said, "The removal of untouchability is one of the highest expressions of ahimsa". Working from his Sabarmati Ashram - External website that opens in a new window, also known as Harijan Ashram, Gandhiji was always approachable. It was from here that he started the national movement for the upliftment of people from underprivileged sections of society and equality of all mankind. Bapu used Satyagraha as a means to improve the condition of people and bring about social justice in areas such as universal education, women's rights, communal harmony, eradication of poverty, promotion of khadi and so on. Gandhiji enumerated Seven Social Sins, which are -
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Send warm and hearty Gandhi Jayanti greetings to your loved ones. Check out the online E-cards and send your wishes.
'We all bow our heads in respect to our beloved Bapu'
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