Whose story had a great influence on Gandhiji?
(The Reverend C.F. Andrews (1871-1940), an Englishman, was a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi and Rabindranath Tagore, and a friend of India.
Who advised Gandhi’s family?
We had in Mavji Dave, who was a shrewd and learned Brahman, an old friend and adviser of the family. He had kept up his connection with the family even after my father’s death.
What is Gandhi’s story?
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869, at Porbandar, in the present-day Indian state of Gujarat. Upon returning to India in mid-1891, he set up a law practice in Bombay, but met with little success. He soon accepted a position with an Indian firm that sent him to its office in South Africa.
Which story and play impressed Mohan What did he learn from them?
Mohan was deeply touched by his devotion to his old parents. He resolved to be like Shravana and serve his parents. Once Mohan saw a play depicting the life of King Harishchandra, who lost his kingdom and suffered much for truth. Mohan was so deeply moved by this play that he was in tears.
Who gave the title the Father of the Nation to Mahatma Gandhi?
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose
Mahatma Gandhi, The Father of the Nation Much before the Constitution of Free India conferred the title of the Father of the Nation upon the Mahatma, it was Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose who first addressed him as such in his condolence message to the Mahatma on the demise of Kasturba.
When did Karamchand Gandhi became the Diwan of Rajkot and how old was Gandhiji at that time?
But Uttamchand declined, and his son Karamchand was appointed Diwan at the young age of 24. Karamchand too was a man of high principles and courage. He too incurred the displeasure of the Ruler of Porbandar, and moved to Rajkot.
Did Gandhi never lie?
Gandhi could never tolerate a lie. Unlike intellectual high-brows who will say they can tolerate a scoundrel but not a fool, he would bear with a fool sometimes, but never with a liar. In his Satyagraha Ashram he had set up very exacting standards of rectitude, and even children had to conform to them.
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