Wednesday October 2 marks the 144th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Indian freedom fighter, statesman and renowned advocate of non-violence.
Let's spare a minute and consider some of his wise words:
"You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty."
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An eye for an eye and the whole world will go blind.
Be the change you want to be.(paraphrasing)
Christ practiced both.
Dr. Martin Luther King adopted Gandhi's philosophy and there is an Indian postage stamp in his honor.
Lord Buddha was the architect of non-violence, not Gandhi.
the Mahatma made is relevant
Indian-Americans are striving to be the best they can. Guyanese Indians can learn from them. Their accomplishments in the academic field and business is very impressive.
The WORLD is a BETTER Place because of Bapu Ji. The World admire him and are embracing his Teachings and WISDOM. Bharat Mata Ki Jai!!!
Today is my brother's birthday in the homeland on this auspicious occasion of Gandhiji.
Today is my brother's birthday in the homeland on this auspicious occasion of Gandhiji.
Is he another Bapu Ji? happy Birthday to yuh Buddy.
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A man of great understanding who graced the world.
A man of great understanding who graced the world.
Today is my brother's birthday in the homeland on this auspicious occasion of Gandhiji.
Is he another Bapu Ji? happy Birthday to yuh Buddy.)
Thanks! Yes, he is another bapuji. He grew up tough and but never lost hope. He is coming to NY in spring 2014 for vacation. He is more fun than Guru to have around. 
Today is my brother's birthday in the homeland on this auspicious occasion of Gandhiji.
Is he another Bapu Ji? happy Birthday to yuh Buddy.)
Thanks! Yes, he is another bapuji. He grew up tough and but never lost hope. He is coming to NY in spring 2014 for vacation. He is more fun than Guru to have around.
Indian children dressed like Mahatma Gandhi assemble at an event during Gandhi Jayanti in Ajmer, India, to celebrate the birth anniversary of Gandhi. [Photograph: Deepak Sharma/AP]
[Press Trust of India photo]
UN chief Ban Ki-moon today called on people across the world to be inspired by the courage of Mahatma Gandhi and his resonant legacy of non-violence to peacefully oppose oppression, injustice and hatred.
In his message for the International Day of Non-Violence, which is also the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, Ban said, on this day "I call on global citizens everywhere to be inspired by the courage of people like Mahatma Gandhi."
"Gandhi showed the power of peacefully opposing oppression, injustice and hatred. His example has inspired many other history-makers such as Martin Luther King, Jr, Vaclav Havel, Rigoberta Menchu Tum and Nelson Mandela."
"Today we celebrate the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi and his resonant legacy of non-violence," the UN Secretary General said in a statement.
News out of New York is that there is some sort of parade to honor Gandhi this weekend. If this is so then all of you should go and pray for peace.
News out of New York is that there is some sort of parade to honor Gandhi this weekend. If this is so then all of you should go and pray for peace.
To paraphrase Robert Fulghum, peace is something you give, something you are, something you do...
Indian children dressed like Mahatma Gandhi assemble at an event during Gandhi Jayanti in Ajmer, India, to celebrate the birth anniversary of Gandhi. [Photograph: Deepak Sharma/AP]
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