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    of the main ideas (or Yamas) within this philosophy are the teachings of Ahimsa‚ Asprushyatanivaran and Aswda. Through these ethical disciplines Gandhi assisted in the progression of the modern development and expression of Hinduism. The practice of Ahimsa is one that Gandhi was most well-known for and is essentially the living by the concept of "non-violence"1. This means that instead of fighting violence with violence‚ Gandhi argued that exploitation could be overcome by returning love for hatred

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    Gandhi In the movie‚ Gandhi by Richard Attenborough the strong beliefs and values that once belonged to Gandhi are dramatized and demonstrated. Gandhi was an inspirational leader as he was able to fight against injustices and restore independence. Gandhi`s ideas on how people should be treated are demonstrated throughout the film‚ as well as the influences that allowed him to develop these ideas. Also‚ the film displays the powerful actions Gandhi was responsible for to help him ensure equality

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    Mahatma Gandhi was a leader with great aplomb and had great leadership skills. Gandhi was the preeminent leader during the British rule over India. Gandhi is remembered today for his virtues he believed and tried to preach. They were non-violence‚ truth‚ love‚ and fraternity. Gandhi became famous by fighting for the civil rights of Muslims and Hindu Indians in South Africa using new techniques of non violent civil disobedience that he developed during his return to India in 1915. Gandhi led Indians

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    his nation as well as across the world; this leader was Gandhi. Mahatma Gandhi was a rebel‚ who successfully gained a large following and much support without formulating any violent war plans‚ or issuing violent attacks on the opposition. According to many of his writings‚ nonviolence and morality are the keys to achieving unity. Various peoples‚ such as Muslims and Jews‚ have encountered various situations throughout history where Gandhi felt as if using tactics other than war would be considerably

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    Gandhi Between 1858 and 1947 the British ruled over India. The system of governance was instituted in 1858 when the rule of the British East India Company was transferred to the Crown in the person of Queen Victoria‚ who was also called Empress of India‚ and lasted until 1947‚ when the British Indian Empire was partitioned into two sovereign states. Gandhi went to South Africa at the age of 24 and worked there as a legal representative for the Muslim Indian Traders. He spent there 21 years

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    Movement was a call by Mahatma Gandhi for the country’s immediate independence. Purpose of Quit India Movement Gandhi wanted to negotiate with the British government for the independence of India. Gandhi made a speech and within 24 hours the entire Congress was confined. This provoked Gandhi to launch the 1942 Quit India Movement. The main purpose of this civil disobedience movement of India was to face the British in the non-violent ways. It was during this time that Gandhi made a statement: "We shall

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    be Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. There are several reasons for my opinion. First and foremost‚ I would like to learn about his self- control. Gandhi proved his patience while fighting for the freedom of his country- India‚ which was ruled by Britain. He worked for more than thirty years for his commitment to achieve the non- violence that led him in jail several times. His patience paid off‚ which resulted in free India. Second reason why I would like to meet Gandhi‚ is because he taught people

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    about a public figure from the past who had values you admire. Express your feelings about this person‚ describe some of the values this person use to have and say how this values might be important nowadays. GANDHI Mathama Gandhi was the preeminent leader of Indian nationalism who became famous fighting for civil rights employing no violent and civil disobedience. I feel a deep admiration and respect for him because he was a leader who defended values such as

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    Liberation TOPIC: India: Gandhi and the Nationalist Movement THESIS: How did Gandhi’s influence transform India; politically‚ economically and socially? INTRODUCTION This Internal Assessment is based on Decolonization and Liberation. It will focus on one man in particular‚ Mohandas Karamchan Gandhi and his contributions to India politically‚ economically and socially. He said “be the change you want to see”‚ and as such he was indeed the change that India needed. Gandhi was a selfless individual

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    In the following essay I am going to analyse and interpret the speech of Gandhi which is addressed at the A.I.C.C. The speech was held in Bombay in August 1942. He speaks in Hindustani to the people of A.I.C.C to tell them about his plan of action. Gandhi wants to say some words about the resolution. At first he request the audience to see the resolution of his own point of view. Of course this words have power because he is a respected person and an ideal‚ too. He wants that the audience understand

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