Gandhi: Hindu and Activist

"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."

Throughout the movie, Gandhi keeps faithful to his words, that he will never use violence against the British. Even though the British had put him in jail six times, as well as tortured and killed many Hindus, he taught his followers to use love and the way of truth to overcome all challenges and obstacles. With his patience and perseverance, Gandhi eventually achieved his ultimate goal, of freeing India from British tyranny. In the movie, Gandhi has strictly shown what he wanted not by using weapons, but by fasting to express himself through actions. 

"I am a Muslim, and a Hindu, and a Christian and a Jew; and so are you."

In the movie, Gandhi achieves this quote when there was a breakout between the Muslims and the Hindus over their differences and lang. The Hindus had been protesting against the Muslims, and in response, Gandhi went on a hunger strike to stop the conflict. As a non-violent leader with honor and patience, he wanted all people to know that no matter what religion, everyone should act with honor towards each other. Through this quote, Gandhi wished for people all over the country to treat each others as brothers. He does not believe that religion should interfere with equality and understanding of each other. 

Through this movie, I learned a lot especially about the way of life that a Hindu seeks. Because I did not have a deep knowledge on Hinduism  it was really fascinating to see how Gandhi helped India achieve its goal through persistence and patience. I admire how Hinduism focuses on the right ways of living, rather than focusing on a certain religion and worship. I also learned that the best way to succeed, is not through violence, but by staying true to yourself, and by treating others to love you.  I think that religion affects the actions of a person. When Gandhi had first arrived in India, the Hindus were very determined to get what they wanted through violence and riots, just like any others would. However, once Gandhi  began to lead them through the lessons and acts of love, and the way of "treating others as you would be treated", his followers began to understand his ways and the positive effects.