In his book Basic Education, Mahatma Gandhi wrote “I must continue to bear testimony to truth even if I am forsaken by all” to instill the virtue of truth for the creation of ideal citizens. Gandhi was the torch-bearer of civil rights movements during the age of British imperialism, and through his words and actions, the ideals of nonviolence and peaceful protest continue to this day. Gandhi showed that the actions of one individual can represent the sentiments of inequality and discrimination of the collective whole. Gandhi showcased the ideals of nonviolence, civil disobedience, and unity of all Indians through the Non-Cooperation Movement, the famous March to the Sea, and the “fast unto death” demonstration to protest the discrimination of the untouchable caste. Gandhi’s civil movement still holds significant value today, and exemplifies the power of one individual acting on the behalf of many.
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Gandhi’s words carried into the Indian Constitution, especially in the list of fundamental duties and rights. The duties of Indian citizens include promoting harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood and to abjure violence, while the fundamental rights of education, protection of minority interest, and prohibition of discrimination based on religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth were all values that Gandhi held as the utmost priority. He also inspired Martin Luther King Jr. and Nelson Mandela in their crusade for civil equality, creating a legacy of calm peaceful protest through his words and actions against violent protest. In fact, after visiting India and meeting with Gandhi’s associates, Martin Luther King said “I am more convinced than ever before that the method of nonviolent resistance is the most potent weapon available to oppressed people in their struggle for justice and human
In 1920, Gandhi …show more content…
Gandhi’s words carried into the Indian Constitution, especially in the list of fundamental duties and rights. The duties of Indian citizens include promoting harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood and to abjure violence, while the fundamental rights of education, protection of minority interest, and prohibition of discrimination based on religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth were all values that Gandhi held as the utmost priority. He also inspired Martin Luther King Jr. and Nelson Mandela in their crusade for civil equality, creating a legacy of calm peaceful protest through his words and actions against violent protest. In fact, after visiting India and meeting with Gandhi’s associates, Martin Luther King said “I am more convinced than ever before that the method of nonviolent resistance is the most potent weapon available to oppressed people in their struggle for justice and human