Life
When and where was you born?
I was born in the city of Porbandar, India, on October 2, 1869.
What was your greatest achievement or contribution to humanity?
Leading India’s independence through nonviolence and civil disobedience.
At what age youb began to be recognized
Around 40 years old, through my campaigns in South Africa and then in India.
What was an unusual hobby that you had?
I liked spinning his own clothes with the charkha (spinning wheel), a symbol of self-sufficiency.
What was happening in Mexico during your life?
The Post-Independence Era and mexican revolution.
What was your family like?
His father, Karamchand Gandhi, was the dewan (chief minister) of Porbandar, a government official under British rule. Gandhi’s mother, Putlibai, was deeply devoted to the Vaishnavist tradition of Hinduism.
What did you invent, discover or create?
I transformed politics by proving that one could fight with peace instead of.
What awards, medals, or recognitions did you win?
I was nominated several times for the Nobel Peace Prize.
What was your nickname if he had one?
Yes, as a child I was called “Moniya” by his family.
What social problems did your face in your lifetime?
Racism, colonial exploitation, poverty, and lack of civil rights.
What was you childhood like?
It was quiet, shy, and obedient, shaped by religious and moral values within middle-class British India.
How did your discipline change thanks to him?
I transformed politics by proving that one could fight with peace instead of.
What institutions, awards or places bear your name today
Universities, streets, museums, the Gandhi Peace Prize in India, and statues around the world.
was yoyu a good cook, musician or amateur artist
I cooked simply, mostly vegetarian food, and was very strict with his diet.
Did you advocate for any political or social cause?
Yes, I advocated for several causes such as India’s independence, racial equality, the rights of the poor, and human dignity.
Did you get married or have a partner or children?
I married Kasturba Gandhi in an arranged marriage at the age of 13; they had four children: Harilal, Manilal, Ramdas.
What legacy did you leave in his field?
The universal example of nonviolence as a tool for social justice.
Can you tell me any funny anecdotes in his public life?
It was both domestic and worldwide?
It was both domestic and worldwide?
When asked by a journalist what I thought of Western civilization, he replied ironically: “It would be a good idea.
How was you viewed by society?
Admired as a spiritual and political leader, but also criticized by some who thought he was either too radical or too concialiatory.
What personal difficulties or challenges did you face?
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my shyness, health problems, racial discrimination in South Africa, and later imprisonments for his political struggle.
How did you main career or work begin?
By working as a lawyer in South Africa, where he fought against racial discrimination.
Tell me a surprising fact almost no one knows about you ?
Every October 2 is celebrated as the International Day of Nonviolence; my face is also on Indian banknotes.
Tell me a surprising fact almost no one knows about you ?
As a young man, I was very shy and even afraid of public speaking.
How does your story connect with current issues, peace or justice in México ?
I fight against discrimination, poverty, and violence remains a model for today’s equality and justice movements.