<p>As another ‘Gandhi Jayanti’ arrives, one flips through the pages of the past and pays silent respects to the ‘Father of the Nation’. <br /><br /></p>.<p> While the world passes through troubled times, his message of non-violence has become more significant than ever.<br /><br />For most young people, October 2 is more than just a holiday or waking up to Vaishnava Janato and watching a movie on Gandhi.<br /><br /> Kshitiz Goliya, a student, says, “Gandhi’s message is more relevant today than before. At a time of violence, terrorism, drone assassins and international incursions, it is his formula of truth and non-violence that stands out.” <br /><br />He considers Gandhi as an apostle of peace and feels that the India he had envisioned is a far cry from what it has become. <br /><br />“Our country has become the fourth largest importer of arms. Today is a day for reflection on how much we have progressed and how much more we can do in the sector of peace.” Deepu Nagarajan, a final-year student, also shares the same sentiments as he feels that the concept of ‘growth and development’ that is present today is opposite to what Gandhi had thought. <br /><br />“To develop India, the government should carry out Gandhi’s message of developing the villages. No doubt that the Mars mission was successful but we should have a reality check on the state of anganwaadis, farmers’ suicides, child labour and school drop-out rate.<br />” Aarti, a student of CMRIMS, who considers Gandhi as her role model says that the Mahatma tag has rightly been given as he encompasses the characteristics of a true leader. <br /><br />Saranya, another student, says, “Bapu was ahead of his times, followed unconventional methods and was driven by determination to bring us freedom.” <br /><br />“He inspired people all over the world like Martin Luther King and Einstein. Most people hardly know how much of a change he brought to the country.” She feels that citizens should take his message of social service and help the underprivileged. <br /><br />“What we can learn from him is to be always humble and down to earth just like him.” Aarti says that people take pride that they are born in a country with a legacy of great leaders. <br /><br />“However, that is not enough. As citizens, we should try to blur the lines between caste, creed, race and religion which Gandhi tirelessly fought for. <br /><br />October 2 is a day for introspection.” <br /></p>
<p>As another ‘Gandhi Jayanti’ arrives, one flips through the pages of the past and pays silent respects to the ‘Father of the Nation’. <br /><br /></p>.<p> While the world passes through troubled times, his message of non-violence has become more significant than ever.<br /><br />For most young people, October 2 is more than just a holiday or waking up to Vaishnava Janato and watching a movie on Gandhi.<br /><br /> Kshitiz Goliya, a student, says, “Gandhi’s message is more relevant today than before. At a time of violence, terrorism, drone assassins and international incursions, it is his formula of truth and non-violence that stands out.” <br /><br />He considers Gandhi as an apostle of peace and feels that the India he had envisioned is a far cry from what it has become. <br /><br />“Our country has become the fourth largest importer of arms. Today is a day for reflection on how much we have progressed and how much more we can do in the sector of peace.” Deepu Nagarajan, a final-year student, also shares the same sentiments as he feels that the concept of ‘growth and development’ that is present today is opposite to what Gandhi had thought. <br /><br />“To develop India, the government should carry out Gandhi’s message of developing the villages. No doubt that the Mars mission was successful but we should have a reality check on the state of anganwaadis, farmers’ suicides, child labour and school drop-out rate.<br />” Aarti, a student of CMRIMS, who considers Gandhi as her role model says that the Mahatma tag has rightly been given as he encompasses the characteristics of a true leader. <br /><br />Saranya, another student, says, “Bapu was ahead of his times, followed unconventional methods and was driven by determination to bring us freedom.” <br /><br />“He inspired people all over the world like Martin Luther King and Einstein. Most people hardly know how much of a change he brought to the country.” She feels that citizens should take his message of social service and help the underprivileged. <br /><br />“What we can learn from him is to be always humble and down to earth just like him.” Aarti says that people take pride that they are born in a country with a legacy of great leaders. <br /><br />“However, that is not enough. As citizens, we should try to blur the lines between caste, creed, race and religion which Gandhi tirelessly fought for. <br /><br />October 2 is a day for introspection.” <br /></p>
