OK, I do have postcards of Mohandas Gandhi! :) In fact, I used to have Mahatma Gandhi postcards on my wishlist, I just adore this man for many reasons, and I guess many of you do, too. I guess if I need to write his biography here it would take ages to finish even though I could do a summary. Therefore I suggest you to go read the wiki about him and you’ll be amazed later when you find yourself continue reading about other people’s biography too especially related to Nehru-Gandhi family empire. (read: I love Sonia Gandhi, though she’s hardly related to Mohandas) But of course, I’ll help you with this copy-pasted quick facts to begin with ;)

Born : October 2, 1869
Death : January 30, 1948
Place of Birth : Porbandar, India
Known for : Leading the struggle for Indian independence from Great Britain through his campaign of passive resistance and noncooperation, known as Satyagraha (Sanskrit for ‘truth and firmness’)
Milestones : 1888-1891 Studied law in London
1906 : Began Satyagraha campaign in South Africa to protest the requirement that Indians be fingerprinted and carry identification cards
1919 : Instituted Satyagraha campaign in India to protest the Rowlatt Acts, which deprived all Indians of important civil liberties
1922 : Ended campaign against colonial authorities after his followers were involved in a series of riots and disturbances that violated his policy of nonviolence
1930 : Led a march to the sea to collect salt in protest of the British salt tax
1932 : Fasted to protest the treatment of people who belonged to no Hindu caste, the Harijans or Untouchables
1947 : Fasted, successfully, to end violence between Hindus and Muslims in Calcutta after India achieved independence
January 30, 1948 : Was assassinated by a Hindu extremist, an act that prompted riots throughout India
Quote : ‘Non-violence is the first article of my faith. It is also the last article of my creed.’ March 18, 1922, speech in defense against charge of sedition.
Did You Know? After returning to India from South Africa, Indians began to call him Mahatma (Sanskrit for ‘Great Soul’), a title reserved for great sages.

From Seetas. Mahatma Gandhi is called Father of the Nation. His contribution towards the independence of India from the British was immensed and he strongly believed and practiced speaking the truth and non-violence, kindness to one and all and to be independent. Still, he finally became a victim of a violence… it’s extremely unfair for great people to be assasinated!!

From Seetas. She wrote a quote from Gandhiji on this card saying, “He who is ever brooding over result often loses nerve in the performance of his duty”. Mahatma Gandhi’s sculptures and monuments can be found in many cities around the world including in South Africa, Moscow, Hawaii, San Francisco, and New York.

From Vessie. This picture was taken when Gandhiji broke the Salt Law by picking up a lump of natural salt, after bathing ceremonially in the ocean. It was in Dandi on 6 April 1930.

From Vessie. Mahatma Gandhi in a characteristic pose. One of the things I like most about Gandhiji is his clothing!! :D I wonder if he always had just 2 pieces of white cloth wrapping his body and that’s what he called a perfect suit. Still, he looks cool enough. In fact his minimalist style of dressing was a means to identify with the common and impoverished Indian.

From Indirama. This is the COOLEST handmade card I ever got in my mail!!! XD She knew that Mohandas Gandhi was on my wishlist and spent alot of time and creativity on this perfect card.. with a great quote!! I once wanted to learn the Hindi script and managed to identify some alphabets :D but it didn’t last very long..

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