Why is Mahatma Gandhi called the Father of the Nation, know the inspirational things related to Bapu's life
2 October is celebrated as Gandhi Jayanti. Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation of India, was born on 2 October 1869 in Porbandar, Gujarat. His name is Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. He was a great leader of the Indian freedom struggle, who united Indians in the war of independence and made an important contribution to the independence of the country by following the path of non-violence. After completing his primary education in India, he went to England but later returned to his homeland. Later he traveled to South Africa and did Satyagraha there to protect immigrant rights. On the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary, know about some interesting things related to his life, as well as know how Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi became the Father of the Nation of the country and why every Indian started calling him Bapu.
Gandhi's movements for independence
Gandhiji did many movements for independence. These include Satyagraha and Khilafat Movement, Salt Satyagraha, Dandi Yatra etc. Gandhiji adopted the principle of non-violence in the country's freedom struggle. He tried to increase harmony and unity between Hindu and Muslim communities.
After Independence
After India gained independence, Gandhiji worked with the Indian society for social and economic reform and promoted Hindu-Muslim unity. He inspired people to follow the path of truth, restraint and non-violence.
Simplicity is beauty
Gandhiji sacrificed everything in the freedom struggle. For him, a simple life was beauty. Gandhiji's life is also famous as a seeker. He lived simplicity, detachment, and connection with the soul as important concepts. Gandhi, who walked in a dhoti and spent his life in ashrams, became like a father to the Indians and people started calling him Bapu with love and respect.
Who called Mahatma Gandhi the Father of the Nation
The source of calling Mahatma Gandhi "Father of the Nation" was first given by Subhash Chandra Bose. Subhash Chandra Bose honored Gandhi by calling him "Father of the Nation" because he had made a significant contribution to the Indian freedom struggle and he was a prominent leader of the Indian freedom struggle. Since then, "Father of the Nation" has been commonly used in honor of Gandhi.
