KEY TO HEALTH
by M.K. GANDHI
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, revered as Mahatma Gandhi, was a pivotal figure in India's independence movement and a global advocate for nonviolent resistance. He led India to freedom from British rule through civil disobedience and is remembered for his philosophy of satyagraha, a practice of nonviolent resistance rooted in truth and love. It emphasizes self-suffering and a steadfast commitment to one's ethical beliefs as a means to confront injustice and bring about social and political change. His influence extends far beyond India, inspiring movements for civil rights and freedom worldwide.
Satyagraha is not merely a tactic but a way of life, striving for positive social transformation through peaceful means.
GANDHI UNDER TREE
GANDHI WITH SPINNING WHEEL
Gandhi critiqued Western civilization for its materialism, individualism, and what he perceived as a lack of morality. He viewed it as a "disease" and contrasted it with traditional Indian practices of self-mastery and spiritual focus. He believed that Western civilization emphasized material possessions and comfort over spiritual needs and morality.
Gandhi's critique of Western civilization is evident in his writings, particularly in Hind Swaraj. He argued that Western civilization's focus on material progress and industrialization was detrimental, leading to exploitation and suffering. According to Gandhi, true civilization, in his view, was about the performance of duty and the observance of morality, not about material wealth or technological advancement. He believed that the West's emphasis on individualism and competition contrasted with the Indian emphasis on community and self-restraint