Gandhi Jayanti: Some life lessons from Mahatma Gandhi

As India celebrates the birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, on October 2, 2023, take a moment to revisit some of his best teachings, which continue to guide, inspire and motivated people from all walks of life across ages. October 2 is also celebrated as the International Day of Non-violence.

Born on October 2, 1869, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi played a key role in India’s fight for independence.

We have listed below some of the most famous words of wisdom from Mahatama Gandhi:

Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.

Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.

We may never be strong enough to be entirely nonviolent in thought, word and deed. But we must keep nonviolence as our goal and make strong progress towards it.

Change yourself – you are in control.

When restraint and courtesy are added to strength, the latter becomes irresistible.

The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.

If I had no sense of humor, I would long ago have committed suicide.

It is unwise to be too sure of one's own wisdom. It is healthy to be reminded that the strongest might weaken and the wisest might err.

Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make mistakes.

My religion is based on truth and non-violence. Truth is my God. Non-violence is the means of realising Him.

The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.

Your beliefs become your thoughts,
Your thoughts become your words,
Your words become your actions,
Your actions become your habits,
Your habits become your values,
Your values become your destiny.