As the nation observes the Martyrs' Day on the Punya Tithi of Mahatma Gandhi on January 30 this year, it would be pertinent to revisit the philosophy of life Gandhiji lived by.
Though, he had clarified that there was nothing like Gandhism, since he lived by certain ideals picked up through study of scriptures of various religions and the inspiration drawn from the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita.
Here, I summarize the precepts and principles on which he had lived his life and acted in the world.
ABC POEM ON GANDHIJI'S PHILOSOPHY OF LIFE
A: Acceptance of unity of thought, speech and action as Truth
B: Brahmacharya viewed as control of senses, non-transgression and simplicity
C: Concept of non-violence and non-violent resistance for liberation from subjugation and being prepared to die rather to kill
D: Deeming fasting as a method of controlling baser desires and instincts as well as a penance device
E: Ethical economics of simple living and self-sufficiency through Swadeshi products and a life based on the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita
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