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Nonviolence, Peace and Tolerance. One of the best ways to remember Gandhi's memory is what Gandhi himself said: "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others."

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The word Mahatma means great soul. This name was not given Gandhi at birth by his parents, but many years later by the Indian people when they discovered they had a Mahatma in their midst.

Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869, in Porbandar, Gujarat, a small state in western India. He was named Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. The word Gandhi means grocer, and generations earlier that had been the family occupation. But Gandhi's grandfather, father, and uncle had served as prime ministers to the princes of Porbandar and other tiny Indian states, and though lower caste, the Gandhis were middle-class, cultured, and deeply religious Hindus.

On January 30th 1948, he was assassinated in Delhi by a Hindu fanatic.

Raj Ghat, Delhi is a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi that marks the spot of his cremation

Gandhi's ashes at Aga Khan Palace (Pune, India)

"Peace is a friendly open hand
Peace is a place to understand
Because of peace we negotiate
Peace is the only end to all our hates"

- Gandhi

Documentary, 44min 14sec, Colour & B/W, 1997

His pacifist philosophy brought one of the world's great powers to its knees. He proved that violence is not the only road to change.

Mahatma Gandhi's life was a study in contrast and paradox. He saw himself as doing God's work, yet recognized only personal conscience as the highest authority. He was a charismatic leader of millions who confounded intellectuals. He took a vow of abstinence, but in old age welcomed young women into his bed! BIOGRAPHY® profiles the small man who took a great nation on his shoulders and changed the world. Trace his rise to power and fearless campaign of truth, non-violence and non-cooperation with injustice that defeated the British Empire. Biographers offer insight into his surprising personal life, while historians explore his remarkable accomplishments. Hear from his grandson, Arun Gandhi, and, in a rare interview, the Dalai Lama reflects on Gandhi's incredible life and enduring legacy.

From the formation of his philosophy to changing the face of the world, this is the complete saga of the Pilgrim of Peace Mahatma Gandhi.

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"When I despair"

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Happy 150th Birthday, Mahatma Gandhi

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be the change

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THE GANDHISERVE ARCHIVES

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Peter Rühe’s Gandhi Collection

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MY LIFE IS MY MESSAGE - The life and work of Mahatma Gandhi

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October 2: Gurudev’s address in World Summit on countering violence and extremism

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Here you can adopt the Pledge of Nonviolence by adding a personal comment.

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Prayers for peace blowing in the wind

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Acclaimed artist Manas Kumar Sahoo created sand sculpture of Mahatma Gandhi on the occasion of International non violence day

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MAHATMA - LIFE OF GANDHI 1869-1948 (abridged, 2hrs 15min)

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Speech by GANDHI London 1931

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Mahatma Gandhi - God Is (Spiritual Message) (London 1931)

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Mahatma Gandhi : Film : MAHATMA - Life of Gandhi, 1869-1948 (5hrs 10min)

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Gandhi Jayanthi Wishes from Namadwaar Team......Gandhiji's sayings on Greatness of Divine name Rama.....

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Arun Gandhi urges practice of nonviolence, personal peace

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The Gandhian Knot

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82nd commemoration of Dandi March and the spirit of peace and non-violence

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Happy Birthday, Mohandas (Mahatma) Gandhi

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B.Gita- Those with Pure Heart attain Cosmic Consciousness very Quickly

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Comment by Nada Jung on October 20, 2018 at 12:36pm: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar inaugurates the photo exhibition MY LIFE IS MY MESSAGE about the life and work of Mahatma Gandhi on 2 Oct 2018 at the Art of Living International Centre, Bangalore:

https://www.mahatmabook.com/exhibition/

On the same occassion he also launched a book with the same title, published by GandhiServe India:

https://www.gandhiserve.net/gandhiserve-s…/…/gs-10-202-901/…

Left: Prasun Agarwal (half-covered); Frank Straub

Right: Peter Rühe (with microphone)

Comment by Eva Libre on April 8, 2018 at 11:09pm: Tonight I saw "Gandhi", a 3-hour movie. I enjoyed it very much and was deeply impressed.

Gandhi is a 1982 British-Indian epic historical drama film based on the life of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, the leader of India's non-violent, non-cooperative independence movement against the United Kingdom's rule of the country during the 20th century. Gandhi was written by John Briley and produced and directed by Richard Attenborough. It stars Ben Kingsley in the title role.

The film covers Gandhi's life from a defining moment in 1893, as he is thrown off a South African train for being in a whites-only compartment, and concludes with his assassination and funeral in 1948. Although a practising Hindu, Gandhi's embracing of other faiths, particularly Christianity and Islam, is also depicted.

Comment by Nada Jung on June 4, 2016 at 2:49pm: Happy Friday! Be the Change!

Comment by Eva Libre on October 2, 2015 at 2:25pm: Let us celebrate Peace Day each and every day! | Happy Jayanthi Anniversary Bapuji!

Comment by Eva Libre on August 16, 2015 at 9:48pm: Mahatma Gandhi's Speech (Unedited Voice)

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Comment by Eva Libre on October 2, 2014 at 3:21pm: How do you define non-violence? How can the world educate for

peace? Violence is the weapon of the weak, as M. Gandhi said. Today is the Intl Day of Non-Violence. http://ow.ly/CbQ85

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Comment by Stephen Quinto on August 24, 2013 at 12:19am: My Dear Family....

I have joined this esteemed circle ....as a sign by me that the Mahatma has always been for me a great father and teacher, an equal with those other great souls who came to Serve our noblest Purpose in being 'here'....

Have patience if I do not contribute more words to the ringing Truths he bequeathed us – they entirely express the greatness of his Spirit - ....and because they would always be inferior to his.

Just permit my presence among you to speak from my heart ....which will be forever in awe of the powerful presence of this Man's Divinity. He has left us this....

Such sweet Spirit as his ....will never be stilled. One can only access it through the humility One expreses when seeking such heights ....as our Creator-God.