William James Durant (November 5, 1885 – November 7, 1981) was an American writer, historian, and philosopher. He became best known for his work The Story of Civilization, 11 volumes written in collaboration with his wife, Ariel Durant, and published between 1935 and 1975. He was earlier noted for The Story of Philosophy (1926), described as “a groundbreaking work that helped to popularize philosophy”. He conceived of philosophy as total perspective or seeing things sub specie totius (i.e. “from the perspective of the whole”)—a phrase inspired by Spinoza’s sub specie aeternitatis, roughly meaning “from the perspective of the eternal”.He sought…
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I believe that prayer is the very soul and essence of religion, and, therefore, prayer must be the very core of the life of man, for no man can live without religion.” – M. K. Gandhi Prayer brings together Gandhi’s most important writings on spiritual practice and his relationship with God. Compiled from five decades of letters, articles and books, it opens with an exploration of the meaning of prayer, which addresses the concerns of readers of every faith. The second section describes methods of prayer. Here Gandhi presents ideas that were to revitalize Indian religious traditions, ideas that are…
“The light has gone out of our lives,” said Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, in an impromptu radio ad- dress upon Gandhi’s martyrdom; “there is darkness everywhere.” Could it really be that Gandhi’s light ceased to shine since he was no longer with us in his puny bundle of flesh and bones? Correcting himself, Nehru continued: “I was wrong. For the light that shone in this country was no ordinary light. The light that has illuminated this country for these many years will illuminate this country for many more years; and a thousand years later, that light will be seen in…
Contemporary India has so few unimpeded opportunities to present its case to the world that those who sympathize with its struggle for freedom must gratefully welcome this book by Dr. Muzumdar. The author has gone directly to Gandhi himself for a statement of the Indian position; and the many passages in which the great leader is directly quoted illuminate not only Gandhi’s political creed, but his profoundly revolutionary philosophy of life. No other leader in the world today seems so sane or so humane. If his plan should be carried out successfully it would constitute a transformation and an achievement…
When doubts haunt me, when disappointments stare me in the face and I see not one ray of light on the horizon, I turn to the Bhagavad Gita and find a verse to comfort me; and I immediately begin to smile in the midst of overwhelming sorrow.” The Bhagavad Gita or “Song of God” is one of the world’s great scriptures. The story of the warrior Arjuna’s battlefield conversation with the divine Krishna, it holds the universal essence of Hindu philosophy and wisdom. Mahatma Gandhi’s translation and commentary on the Gita, presented to his followers at prayer meetings over a…
By Aditi Rao Oh, Gandhi, Bapu, great man of peace, Your teachings and legacy never cease. On this day, your birth anniversary, We remember you with love and piety. You taught us to love all, hate none, To fight for justice, to stand tall as one. With your non-violence and truth, You inspired a nation, freed us from youth. Oh, Gandhi, Bapu, we salute you, For all that you did, for all that you do. Your spirit guides us, your light shines bright, In our hearts, you’ll always be our guiding light. On this day, I pledge to follow your…
Here is a list of the top ten best quotes from Mahatma Gandhi: “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” “An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind.” “Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.” “The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.” “Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.” “Earth provides enough to satisfy every man’s needs, but not every man’s greed.” “I will not let anyone walk through my mind with…
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, well known as Mahatma Gandhi, was born in Porbandar, Gujarat, India, on October 2, 1869. Because of his crucial contribution to the nation’s campaign for independence from British control, he is revered throughout India as the Father of the Nation. Gandhi’s ideas of truth (satya) and non-violence (ahimsa) are revered all throughout the world, and movements for freedom and civil rights continue to be influenced by them. Some key points about Gandhi: Philosophy of Non-violence and Truth: Gandhi believed in ‘Satyagraha’, which translates to ‘insistence on truth’. This was non-violent resistance to combat injustice and oppression. Role…
Mahatma Gandhi, fondly known as the Father of the Nation in India, has numerous memorials and sites dedicated to his life and teachings, not just in India but around the world. On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, which marks his birth anniversary on October 2, visiting these memorials can be a meaningful way to pay homage to his legacy. Here’s a list of must-visit Mahatma Gandhi memorials around the world: Gandhi Smriti, New Delhi, India: Formerly known as Birla House, this is where Gandhi spent the last 144 days of his life and was assassinated. It’s now a museum dedicated…
Today, October 2, 2023, we commemorate the 154th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation of India. Gandhi was a pioneer of nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience, and his teachings and methods have inspired movements for civil rights and social change around the world. Gandhi was born in Porbandar, Gujarat, India, in 1869. He studied law in London and then practiced law in South Africa. There, he experienced firsthand the discrimination and racism faced by people of Indian descent. This experience had a profound impact on him, and he began to develop his philosophy of satyagraha, or…
