Personalities - Gandhi

During childhood, I never like Gandhi. But, it was in Allahabad, in the house of Nehru, I brought the book "My Experiences with Truth", only because it was the cheapest book avaliable there and all others books were highly priced. It has been almost 15 years now, I wanted to tell the government of India and the Congress party to reduce the price of the books displayed in the Nehru house. They must be cheap so that the common people and the students can buy and get inspired by these great people.I started reading the book on the train from Allahabad to Anantapur. I was really mesmerised with the simple writing and putting forward the things in very straight manner without any language jargons.Today, though i disagree with gandhi on few things, i am really influenced by him a lot.
What I learned from him:1. Simple living is the best way of living. No need of jewels, cosmetics and so on.2. Habits make a person and everyone has to adopt good habits and try to leave bad habits. 3. Character is what makes a person, society, religion and history.4. Many problems in this world can be solved by discussion.5. An enemy is also a human being like you.6. Truth and only pure truth can what u have to aspire for. Only Truth can save you in the long run.7. Control of senses is the most important thing which can make or mar a person.8. All human beings irrespective of caste, creed are same.9. Practice what u preach to others.10. Means must always justify the ends.11. Faith in oneself, Truth and God can achieve anything in this world.

Regards,

Tirumalanath

tirumalanath.neelaiagari@gmail.com

India – National Days

Independence Day
The Independence Day of India, which is celebrated religiously throughout the Country on the 15th of August every year, holds tremendous ground in the list of national days, since it reminds every Indian about the dawn of a new beginning, the beginning of an era of deliverance from the clutches of British colonialism of more than 200 years. It was on the fateful morning of 15th August 1947 that India was declared independent from British colonialism, and the reins of control were handed over to the leaders of the Country. India’s gaining of independence was a tryst with destiny, as the struggle for freedom was a long and tiresome one, witnessing the sacrifices of many freedom fighters, who laid down their lives on the line.
Republic Day
India became a Republic when the Constitution of the Country came into force on 26th January 1950, thereby defining it as a Sovereign Socialist Democratic Republic with a Parliamentary form of Government, through the Preamble. The Indian Constitution, which was adopted by the Constituent Assembly after considerable discussions represented the framework of the Government of the Country. Henceforth, 26th January has been recognized and celebrated as India’s Republic Day with great ardor, and is decreed a national holiday. The event is a constant reminder of the selfless deeds of all martyrs of the Country, who laid down their lives in the freedom struggle and various succeeding wars against foreign aggression.
Gandhi Jayanti
The 2nd of October is dedicated to the Father of the Nation, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi when the whole Nation celebrates Bapu's birthday. This day serves to remind all Indians of the sacrifices this apostle of peace gave, to bestow upon the country the gift of Independence. His ideas of Non-Violent Resistance to the British colonial rule has never failed to inspire later generations to live a life of brotherhood in a peace loving Country. He worked extensively for the social upliftment of the untouchables, who he called “Harijans”, and was the leader of the “Quit India Movement,” which served as a final signal of discontent to the British dominion in India.

Regards,

Tirumalanath

tirumalanath.neelaiagari@gmail.com