Reflection #3- Gandhi: Hindu and Activist

Ghandi was a loyal, devoted Hindu. His idea of Hinduism focused on non violence, equality, sacrifice, and democracy. In the opening, Ghandi was riding a train. During the time, it was forbidden for a colored man to sit in first class. Yet, Ghandi sat in first class like nothing was wrong and he refused to go to the back. When the men threw him off the train, he didn’t complain nor did he attack back. He simply fought with peace and civil disobedience. He was determined to strike the British without the use of violence as an answer. In India, he gathered people to protest and fight for their freedom from foreign rule. He was going to prove that the people had control. Therefore, the people even homespun their own clothes and made their own salt. This proved that they didn’t need the British’s support. Nonetheless, times were rough and the lives of many Indians were taken brutally. When the riots got out of control, Ghandi fasted. He sacrificed his health as a sign for his followers to stop. Ghandi kept strong and would never go against his words until the British called defeat. In his mind, he was prepared to sacrifice himself for his people and for what he believed was the “right.” His beliefs will forever be remembered throughout history. 

“When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love has always won. There have been tyrants and murderers and for a time they seem invincible but in the end, they always fall -- think of it, ALWAYS.” This quote exemplified Ghandi’s strong faith and belief. It summarized the point that Ghandi supported whole heartedly. It stated that violence was not the proper way to solve problems and gain control. It spread the awareness that violence was only a temporary fix. Opposed to violence, peace had always ended victorious and left a permanent mark. This was proven when the Military General killed 1,500 people. The General thought that it would give more control to the British and cause the Indians to become unable to disobey British rule. He was very wrong. This didn’t stop the Indians from revolting. This only caused more riots. Also, the Indians caused a huge disturbance in front of the Salt Company. The men lined up and willingly got hit with poles, but none of them struggled or tried to attack. The British couldn’t find a solution to the stop the problem. The British had lost to the Indian’s non-violence and decided to leave. In the end, non violence had overpowered.