On October 2, Indians all around the world commemorate the birth anniversary of the Father of Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. The day is celebrated by remembering his teachings, life values and valuable contribution to India’s independence movement.
This year marks the 151st birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, who is affectionately called ‘Bapu’.
Mahatma Gandhi was born as Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi in the Porbandar district of Gujarat in 1869. He was a firm believer of two principles – Satya(Truth) and Ahimsa (Non-violence) and followed them throughout his life.
A barrister by profession in South Africa, Bapu’s contribution to India’s fight against Britishers is immeasurable. While other leaders indulged in violent attacks, causing harm to lives of thousands, Mahatma did not lose his calm and continued his fight with peace.
His non violent but passionate approach towards achieving India’s freedom led to a movement of righteousness which eventually resulted in India gaining its independence.
Even today, not only in India but around the world, his principle of ‘Truth’ and ‘Non-violence’ hold significance in building a peaceful community.
As we celebrate the 151st birth anniversary of our most loved leader, here are some wishes, WhatsApp messages that can be shared with your friends and family to mark the day.
Wishes:
*Let us always remember his invaluable teachings and take his legacy forward. Happy Gandhi Jayanti 2020!
*Keep striving hard and make a change. Happy Gandhi Jayanti!
*Let us remember the Mahatma who shook the world in a gentle way! Happy Gandhi Jayanti!
*The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. Let the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti reminds us to always help others. Wishing you peace and harmony from our end. Happy Gandhi Jayanti 2020
*May the spirit of truth and non-violence be with us this Gandhi Jayanti.
*He taught us to be the change we wish to see in the world. He taught us that where there is love there is life. Bapu followed the path of Ahimsa and non-violence to make us unite. He is our Father of the Nation – Mahatma Gandhi. Happy Gandhi Jayanti wishes!
Quotes:
“Forgiveness is the quality of the brave, not of the cowardly. The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong”
“The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.”
“Democracy necessarily means a conflict of will and ideas, involving sometimes a war of the knife between different ideas”
“You have to stand against the whole world although you may have to stand alone. You have to stare in the face the whole world although the world may look at you with bloodshot eyes. Do not fear. Trust the little voice residing within your heart.”
“My religion is based on truth and non-violence. Truth is my God. Non-violence is the means of realising Him.”
“In Satyagraha, there is no place for fraud or falsehood, or any kind of untruth. Fraud and untruth today are stalking the world. I cannot be a helpless witness to such a situation.”
Some rare pictures of Mahtama Gandhi:
