Today marks the 145th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. It's a national holiday in India, Gandhi's birthplace.
We know him famously as India's preeminent freedom fighter and an apostle of non-violence.
Today I'm remembering him for his humility and incorruptibleness. His satyagraha movement attracted millions of rupees, but Gandhi never used that money for personal gain. He never built or bought a mansion. When he died his personal assets were worth a pittance.
It would be so nice if politicians of today could emulate Gandhi's example. Many are they who lavish praise on his memory but don't practice his exemplary teachings.