Gandhi- A Philosophy

A philosophy

His name was Mahatma Gandhi

Donning dhoti and shawl woven on charkha

He reflected simplicity as his identity

Opposed to using brute force and immorality

He stood strong for soul force and integrity

A face of ethical living, vegetarianism and pacifism

An embodiment of truthfulness, chastity and temperance

He promoted non violence and cleanliness

As he continued with his efforts for the upliftment of the masses

Opposing social injustices He streamlined his energy, to abolish such practices

He preached to consider duties and responsibility as a priority

Over rights and privileges with all his authority

His Dandi Salt March, Khilafat movement

Quit India movement and Satyagrah movement

Were all movements of defiance

Representing his belief in non violence

Each Indian should try to stand true to the philosophy of his

As the world recognises India through the political identity of his

A man who stood for peace

Could not earn the Noble peace prize, while alive

But the omission of Nobel peace prize,

the year he died

Was probably a sign of respect posthumously

Bestowed on him after being shot dead arbitrarily

Dr Archana Tandon