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What is Gandhi's full name?
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Mahatma Gandhi
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He was taught 5 Jain teachings by his mother, list them.
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1. Ahisma (non violence)
2. Satya (Truthful) 3. Asteya (Not stealing) 4. Brahacharya (Celibacy) 5. parigraha (non possession) |
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Gandhi drew his teachings from two texts.
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The New Testament and the Hindu Bhagauad Gita
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He changed the name and rights of the untouchables to?
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Hurijans or "Gods People"
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He was responsible for promoting interfaith dialogue and condemned sectarianism between two cultures. What are these two?
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Muslim Pakistan and the Indian Hindus
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Gandhi tried to address the liberation of women in two situations. Explain these.
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Gandhi helped in promoting the remarriage of widowed women, and also he pleaded with prostitutes to find other jobs.
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Explain Ahisma.
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It is of Jainism origin, Ahisma inspires passiveness in all actions.
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Explain Satya.
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Force born by truth, soul, love and force with non violence. Satyagraha implies that a person should remain steadfast in the pursuit of justice without bearing hatred towards those who stand in opposition. Gandhi formed his own word when he called on both the Hindu and Muslim to right the injustice of colonialism.
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