Boediono once said, "An extraordinary human being, a man whose inspiration, thoughts and beliefs continue to influence us (Gandhi)." He says the world has lost its humanity and has no mutual respect; highlights the importance of Gandhi in our lives. Gandhi is such a man that his life is a great example of what everyone should follow. He embodies tenderness, honesty, tranquility and his childhood experience is what made him an inspiration. Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869 in Porbandar, India. His parents were Karamchand Gandhi and Putilbai Gandhi. Gandhi was one of four children in his family. Gandhi was born into a Hindu family, which meant he had to follow religious rules. He was forbidden to eat meat, fish and drink wine. In his childhood, he faced a situation where his older brother convinced him to break religious rules. Gandhi's decision not to disobey his religious beliefs highlights his honesty and responsibility towards his religion. Gandhi got married to Kasturba, at their age of 13. Gandhi's ambition was to become a doctor, but he decided to specialize in law due to his financial problems and undertook his studies in London (Gandhi, Mohandas Karamchand). In 1893, Gandhi went to South Africa to complete a legal assignment. He realized that British imperialists controlled South Africa. Gandhi was discriminated against by the British because he was Indian. His reaction led to the great idea of Satyagraha, the initial goal of which was to achieve peace without violence. This incidence motivated Gandhi to be the person he was. Gandhi understood British rule when he returned to India in 1914. India had several religions that emphasized unity among citizens. The English gained dominance over I... middle of the paper... these are some examples. Gandhi's ability to fight to the end against the imperialists made him great in the eyes of the people. Gandhi gave a clear vision of a sophisticated society and his efforts made the world a better place. Gandhi was the epitome of his simple life and was moral for everyone in the world. People around the world accepted his idea of peace without violence. Many politicians consider Gandhi a leader in the social impact movement. Gandhi's life is a valuable lesson for the new generation to take inspiration from. Works Cited Mahatma Gandhi continues to influence us." World Book Advanced. World Book, 2014. Web. May 22, 2014. IGAZ, PAUL. "The Making Of A Truth-Force". 2014.
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