Ihmo Mahatma Gandhi

I applaud him for his ideals, specially non-violence.
Britishers beat him hard but he never retaliated back.
His deep knowledge of ancient scriptures made him aware violence
is bad. He knew however bad others maybe we should be good.
He disapproved of partition. He warned leaders it would lead to
major problems and it did. While other leaders celebrated
independence he was busy helping masses like me and you.

31.07.2021
Syllables count 16 each line checked at PS

Note: When India gained freedom, due to partition communal riots broke out.  Gandhiji toured the nation telling all to stop fighting. When he was asked to join Independence day celebration, he replied how can I celebrate when many of my brothers and sisters are suffering. I find no reason to be happy. -- Source Google
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Daniel Avatar
August 4, 2021 at 1:47 AM
A great tribute to a simple leader, Rama:) he has inspired many of us Indians:)
Alex Avatar
August 3, 2021 at 2:29 AM
A tribute to the Father of the Nation from the depth of the heart. In fact, I too am influenced by his life much more than his philosophy. The only thing is I am not able to be a simple person like him.
Kannan Avatar
August 3, 2021 at 2:04 AM
A great tribute to a great leader...
Proxenos Avatar
August 2, 2021 at 5:54 AM
I LOVE YOUR POEM RAMA, A WONDERFUL TRIBUTE TO A POPULAR POLITICIAN ALSO REVERED WORLDWIDE. I WROTE A SIMILAR POEM FOR NELSON MANDELA, A LOVED HUMANITARIAN AND EX PRESIDENT OF SOUTH AFRICA ROUGHLY ON THE SAME DAY AS YOU DID ABOUT MAHATMA GANDHI. HUGS AND BLESSINGS, JENNIFER.
Faulkner Avatar
August 1, 2021 at 2:45 PM
A very wise and brave man, we should all try to be more like him.
Krutsinger Avatar
July 31, 2021 at 7:15 PM
Marvelous tribute to one of my favorite spiritual leaders.
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