GANDHIS IDEALS

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The internet is a wonderful resource, make sure you use it properly. Use the internet only to get ideas and facts. Method You will get thousands of pages in one search. For eg: Google search results for Ideals of Mahatma Gandhi Selection of ideas from a web page Cut & Paste Main Points into your new document Delete unnecessary words What points do we have left? Check if the points are relevant to your topic Arrangement of ideas in YOUR OWN ESSAY

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Type the whole topic in your search engine Or, type the KEY WORDS. eg: Ideals of Mahatma Gandhi You will get MORE INFORMATION THAN YOU CAN USE. You need to CHOOSE only what is RELEVANT to your topic (Select, Delete, Arrange points) Add more points if needed REWRITE IN YOUR OWN WORDS Make sure you ACKNOWLEDGE YOUR REFERENCE MATERIAL: the author and website must be quoted.

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Use the internet only to get ideas and facts Quickly skim through a few INTERNET pages Make a new Word Document Cut & Paste IDEAS & POINTS from internet articles Rearrange POINTS into a framework Leave out points that are not relevant to your topic Write your essay IN YOUR OWN WORDS

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Results 1 - 10 of about 595,000 for ideals of mahatma gandhi. (0.05 seconds) Search Results The Man - The Mahatma Mahatma Gandhi. The man largely responsible for India's freedom from the imperial ... Ideals, The ideals explained in detail that Mahatma Gandhi treasured, ... library.thinkquest.org/26523/main.htm - Cached Similar Inspirational Ideals -- 10 Transforming Quotes from Mahatma Gandhi 2 Jul 2004 ... This month I have chosen to study Mahatma Gandhi. I wanted to share his own words with you here, on their own, so that you could just allow ... www.enchantedspirit.org/Inspiration/98.php - Cached Similar The Ideal Wise Guru - Mahatma Gandhi Only that one is a true worshipper of God, who is not jealous, who is generous to everyone and without any egoism. Who can bear heat and cold, happiness and ... www.sol.com.au/kor/13_03.htm - Cached - Similar Kamat's Potpourri : Mahatma Gandhi Album 7 Mar 2007 ... A Collection of the views, ideals, life and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi in multiple media. Mahatma Gandhi Line Drawing by K. L. Kamat ... www.kamat.com/mmgandhi/ - Cached - Similar The Hindu : New Delhi News : Gandhi ideals still relevant: PM 15 Apr 2005 ... NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Thursday that Mahatma Gandhi had a unique place in the world and his ideals of non-violence ... www.hindu.com/2005/04/15/stories/2005041510260400.h tm Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948) 30 Jan 2005 ... Biography of Mahatma Gandhi. ... has always been a land of eternal ideals and sublime idealism, ... The Official Mahatma Gandhi Website ... www.dlshq.org/saints/gandhi.htm - Cached - Similar Mahatma Gandhi Canadian Foundation for World Peace - Home Here, you will find information on Mohandas (Mahatma) Gandhi, Gandhi postcards, quotations by ... philosophies, activities and ideals of Mahatma Gandhi. ... www.gandhi.ca/ - Cached - Similar How relevant are the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi today? Gyandotcom ... 14 Sep 2008 ... How relevant are the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi today? This is the question that is uppermost in the minds of all thinking people who have ... gyandotcom.wordpress.com/.../how-relevant-are-theideals-of-mahatma-gandhi-today/ - Cached Similar

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http://gyandotcom.wordpress.com/2008/09/14/howrelevant-are-the-ideals-of-mahatma-gandhi-today How relevant are the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi today? How relevant are the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi today? This is the question that is uppermost in the minds of all thinking people who have learnt to set great store by the revolutionary ideas of Gandhi and this is the question that How relevant are the ideals of mahatma Gandhi today? tries to explore, objectively and from many points of view. The study of Gandhi is not merely the study of his life, work and ideas; it is also the daily evolving application of those ideas to new challenges and situations. If the burden of the article is that Gandhi is intensely relevant to our times, it makes this assertion not dogmatically but with the humility of scientific exploration. Gandhi is certainly as relevant if not more for the country today. His vision for the country and his dreams for the community as a whole still hold good for India. He taught us that irrespective of obstacles you encounter, you should pursue the goals you have set. He got the community to assimilate and reflect true values of humanity and to participate in tasks that would promote the greater good of society at large. These issues are still relevant to what free India is and represents. Gandhis ideas are still very relevant, but I really dont know if people in this day and age see a way of translating it into todays context. True, what he promoted and the causes he espoused were so long back and so long distanced from today, but I feel that his ideals just need re-interpretation to the India we live in now. Though not much is spoken about Gandhi as it was said about two decades ago, there is still a lot of truth and substance in what he stood for and who he is.

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While our senior citizens still uphold Gandhian principles, the younger generation does not adhere to most of these values. I feel that his relevance is not so strong now as a citizen of the nation have failed to pass on Gandhian values to the youth and have also failed to make Gandhis ideals pertinent to the India of today. How can we say that any of his visions are being upheld today? Till few years ago no one could have even dreamed of asking the question suggested in the title to this article. How can Gandhi be the subject of a debate! His achievements are so obvious. But after two decades of reforms, India is a different country. Indians, as a people have changed; our aspirations and our ambitions have changed. Now we are ready to take a new look at our historical past and perhaps glean new perspectives from it. Imbued with a new iconoclastic streak, we are no longer ready to accept leaders at their face value; now we yearn for a healthy debate over their contribution to our society. Though Gandhi died within few months of independence, it is his philosophy that guided the young nation during its formative years. His philosophy of nonviolence, temperance and simple living may not have led us on the path of being a superpower, but it did help us survive those tumultuous years. Amongst many nations that became independent during the 1940s, 50s and 60s, only India remained a democracy, where reasonably free and fair elections get held on a regular basis. Most other nations in Asia and Africa succumbed to the lure of communist or military dictatorship.

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Indian democracy survived and became stronger over the years, only because we had something that other nations like Pakistan, Bangladesh and China didnt. We had Mahatma Gandhi and his message that the answer to violence does not lie in violence; that hatred should not be countered by hatred; that the moral imperative must prevail; that right ends can be obtained only by right means; that eradication of poverty and service of the poor through education and effective empowerment ought to be the priority goals of economic policy; that there is no clash of civilizations but only a pressing need for the celebration of diversity, pluralism and mutual tolerance. The name of Mahatma Gandhi, today, transcends the bounds of race, religion, and nation- states, and has emerged as the Prophetic Voice of the twenty-first century Gandhi is remembered for his passionate adherence to the practice of Nonviolence and his supreme humanism After the Great Buddha and Jesus, he once again demonstrated that Non-violence could also be an effective instrument of social change. Gandhi successfully demonstrated to a World, weary with wars and continuing destruction that adherence to Truth and Non-violence is not meant for individual behavior alone but can be applied in global affairs too. The unshackling of the majestic personality of Black Power, destroying the enslaving apparatus of Apartheid in South Africa, was the culmination of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhis non-violent fight against racial discrimination that he had launched on the cold wintry night, on the isolated railway platform of Petermaritzburg in faraway South Africa on June 7, 1893. Had Gandhi been alive today he would have been the least surprised, at the new turn of events in South Africa, for this is only an affirmation of the implicit faith he had in his mission. Gandhi had relentless and unshakable optimism He remained an optimist till his last Gandhi would often say, My optimism rests on my belief in the infinite possibilities of the individual to develop non-violence. Good said Gandhi, travels at a snails pace On another occasion, he wrote, Non-violence is a plant of slow growth It grows imperceptibly but surely The sheer power of these words and the impression they leave on our hearts, derives from the fact that they are the quiet expression of the credo of a man, whose beliefs and actions were in complete accord. Gandhi would have us work ceaselessly for the realization of what the sociologists call common human values, for the triumph of the common human way of life. Mahatma held up before all mankind the image of what every human being could be; he held up before us all a mirror reflecting the spiritual heights all of us could reach The world in which Gandhi was born, lived, worked and died, was beset by a number of problems, some peculiar to his age others recurrent in every age He worked for universal human values His life is a sure guide to a meaningful existence He embodied the Eternal Indian concept of the superior being-of the Mahatma Anyone can become a Mahatma if one makes a vocation of living the meaningful life- putting principle above expediency, duty above pleasure-service above self, as reflected in the life of the Buddha or several of our epic heroes. Gandhi had a dream for India Realizing this dream has become a nightmare Today, we are living in a constant adjustment to changing conditions, which require a different kind of discipline. Now it rests on our shoulders, yours and mine to see that the democratic values in our country remains intact and that social justice, equity, gender equality is achieved for all

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Rights should follow duties If we are able to achieve this, we shall be helping to reinstate Mahatma Gandhis dream, I firmly believe it can be done. Gandhis unfinished task is the biggest challenge before the youth After all it is their future It is their world Does not look like it Does it? But it is Gandhi had great faith in the ultimate success of his mission, because he had infinite faith in the individuals capacity to change He firmly held that the human nature is capable of radical reorientation; all one needs is a will to explore his own true self This explains why Gandhi, all through his life was striving to take humanity on to the path of spiritual and moral growth The progress of civilization, as it has evolved through the ages, id proof that human nature is a developing entity, capable of change for the better. Remember that the contemporary crisis demands not only a careful analysis of the roots of current social disorder and strategies of transition away from the current violent system but also demands a total rejection of some of our present narrow cherished beliefs, images, creeds , and above all, a drastic reorientation of our life style and restructuring our political, social and economic institutions on radical moral lines. Can we face the challenge of Gandhis ideals and ideas? They have not yet been fully utilized The Revolutionary Gandhi, who was far ahead of his times, has not been fully understood by the younger generation Gandhis thoughts need to be disseminated amongst our youth It is the ideas, which have a stupendous role in taking the human society forward; towards the desired pacifist goal. It is said that it is not the conquerors but the long line of men and women of thought, individually powerless, who are ultimately the rulers of the world Mahatma Gandhi certainly belongs to this August Hall of Fame- His Lifes message will lead a new humanity on to a new path of Universal love and Harmony. Today, Gandhi is the sign at the Worlds crossroads. Is it too late to retrace the steps and follow the nonviolent path of recovery shown by Mahatma Gandhi? But is there a future for us at all, if we dont- is the moot question. What a clichd question! It has been asked a countless times and will continue to be asked a countless times. While its always answered as yes or no, some basic elements of the principle thats being popularized today as Gandhigiri are missed out. The context is so important. For a plant to grow, its not enough that the seed is of good quality. It should also be planted in fertile soil, and further it has to be nurtured well for it to yield good fruit. Let us not be overawed by Gandhi and the path he took. He was a human being like anyone of us, but the big difference was, he was an extraordinary man. He was a genius; he was one in a million. No one could rally around a disparate mass of people like he did. He devised a plan, worked selflessly for it to succeed. The British as rulers of the world had simply no answers to Gandhijis posers. An empire, where the sun never set, was humbled. Never before had one single man brought an empire down without spilling blood. But, there is another side which reminds us that Gandhi was not a God. He was not a Saint. He was a politician. He was a strategist, only that the world hadnt seen a politician like him. Gandhism had its limitations. Ultimately, India won its Independence with so much blood spilt. It must have pained Gandhiji so much. His writings reflect his awareness of the limitations of his philosophy. Its not a philosophy that guarantees absolute success. It doesnt work everywhere with everyone all the time. How we apply his principles and on whom, how, when and where are equally important.

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revolutionary ideas of Gandhi The study of Gandhi is not merely the study of his life, work and ideas; it is also the daily evolving application of those ideas to new challenges and situations. Gandhi is intensely relevant to our times Gandhi is certainly as relevant if not more for the country today. His vision for the country and his dreams for the community as a whole still hold good for India. He taught us that irrespective of obstacles you encounter, you should pursue the goals you have set. He got the community to assimilate and reflect true values of humanity and to participate in tasks that would promote the greater good of society at large. These issues are still relevant to what free India is and represents. Though Gandhi died within few months of independence, it is his philosophy that guided the young nation during its formative years. His philosophy of non-violence, temperance and simple living may not have led us on the path of being a superpower, but it did help us survive those tumultuous years We had Mahatma Gandhi and his message that the answer to violence does not lie in violence; that hatred should not be countered by hatred; that the moral imperative must prevail; that right ends can be obtained only by right means; that eradication of poverty and service of the poor through education and effective empowerment ought to be the priority goals of economic policy; that there is no clash of civilizations but only a pressing need for the celebration of diversity, pluralism and mutual tolerance. Gandhi is remembered for his passionate adherence to the practice of Nonviolence and his supreme humanism After the Great Buddha and Jesus, he once again demonstrated that Non-violence could also be an effective instrument of social change. Gandhi successfully demonstrated to a World, weary with wars and continuing destruction that adherence to Truth and Non-violence is not meant for individual behavior alone but can be applied in global affairs too. Gandhi had relentless and unshakable optimism He remained an optimist till his last Gandhi would often say, My optimism rests on my belief in the infinite possibilities of the individual to develop non-violence. Good said Gandhi, travels at a snails pace On another occasion, he wrote, Non-violence is a plant of slow growth It grows imperceptibly but surely The sheer power of these words and the impression they leave on our hearts, derives from the fact that they are the quiet expression of the credo of a man, whose beliefs and actions were in complete accord. Gandhi would have us work ceaselessly for the realization of what the sociologists call common human values, for the triumph of the common human way of life. Mahatma held up before all mankind the image of what every human being could be; he held up before us all a mirror reflecting the spiritual heights all of us could reach The world in which Gandhi was born, lived, worked and died, was beset by a number of problems, some peculiar to his age others recurrent in every age He worked for universal human values His life is a sure guide to a meaningful existence He embodied the Eternal Indian concept of the superior being-of the Mahatma Anyone can become a Mahatma if one makes a vocation of living the meaningful life- putting principle above expediency, duty above pleasure-service above self, as reflected in the life of the Buddha or several of our epic heroes. Gandhi had a dream for India

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revolutionary ideas of Gandhi his life, work and ideas application of those ideas to new challenges and situations. relevant to our times irrespective of obstacles you encounter, you should pursue the goals you have set. true values of humanity tasks that would promote the greater good of society at large.. His philosophy of non-violence, temperance and simple living His message that the answer to violence does not lie in violence; that hatred should not be countered by hatred; that the moral imperative must prevail; that right ends can be obtained only by right means; that eradication of poverty and service of the poor through education and effective empowerment ought to be the priority goals of economic policy; that there is no clash of civilizations but only a pressing need for the celebration of diversity, pluralism and mutual tolerance. Non-violence could also be an effective instrument of social change. Gandhi successfully demonstrated that adherence to Truth and Non-violence is not meant for individual behavior alone but can be applied in global affairs too. Gandhi had relentless and unshakable optimism Good said Gandhi, travels at a snails pace. Non-violence is a plant of slow growth It grows imperceptibly but surely Mahatma held up before all mankind the image of what every human being could be

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INTRODUCTION: revolutionary ideas of Gandhi his life, work and ideas application of those ideas to new challenges and situations. relevant to our times irrespective of obstacles you encounter, you should pursue the goals you have set. true values of humanity tasks that would promote the greater good of society at large 1ST PARAGRAPH: His philosophy of non-violence, temperance and simple living His message that the answer to violence does not lie in violence; that hatred should not be countered by hatred; Non-violence could also be an effective instrument of social change. Good said Gandhi, travels at a snails pace. Non-violence is a plant of slow growth It grows imperceptibly but surely 2ND PARAGRAPH: His message that the moral imperative must prevail; that right ends can be obtained only by right means; that eradication of poverty and service of the poor through education and effective empowerment ought to be the priority goals of economic policy; that there is no clash of civilizations but only a pressing need for the celebration of diversity, pluralism and mutual tolerance. Gandhi successfully demonstrated that adherence to Truth and Non-violence is not meant for individual behavior alone but can be applied in global affairs too. CONCLUSION: Gandhi had relentless and unshakable optimism Mahatma held up before all mankind the image of what every human being could be.
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SUMMARY
Use the internet only to get ideas and facts Use a search engine like Google or Lycos to access INTERNET pages Create a Word Document and Cut & Paste ideas & points from internet articles Rearrange POINTS into a logical framework. Leave out points that are not relevant to your topic. Write YOUR OWN ESSAY. Cite references clearly.

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