Mahatma Gandhi, also known as Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, was a prominent figure in India&#;s struggle for independence from British rule. His approach to non-violent protest and civil disobedience became a beacon for peaceful movements worldwide.
Gandhi&#;s beliefs in simplicity, non-violence, and truth had a profound impact on the world, influencing other leaders like Martin Luther King Jr.
Early Life and Education
Gandhi was born on October 2, , in Porbandar, a coastal town in western India. He was the youngest child of Karamchand Gandhi, the dewan (chief minister) of Porbandar, and his fourth wife, Putlibai. Coming from a Hindu family, young Gandhi was deeply influenced by the stories of the Hindu god Vishnu and the values of truthfulness, non-violence, and self-discipline. His mother, a devout Hindu, played a crucial role in shaping his character, instilling in him the principles of fasting, vegetarianism, and mutual tolerance among people of different religions.
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Gandhi&#;s early education took place locally, where he showed an average academic performance. At the age of 13, Gandhi entered into an arranged marri
Mahatma Gandhi was a prominent Indian political leader who was a leading figure in the campaign for Indian independence. He employed non-violent principles and peaceful disobedience as a means to achieve his goal. He was assassinated in , shortly after achieving his life goal of Indian independence. In India, he is known as &#;Father of the Nation&#;.
&#;When I despair, I remember that all through history the ways of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants, and murderers, and for a time they can seem invincible, but in the end they always fall. Think of it–always.&#;
– Gandhi
Short Biography of Mahatma Gandhi
Mohandas K. Gandhi was born in , in Porbandar, India. Mohandas was from the social cast of tradesmen. His mother was illiterate, but her common sense and religious devotion had a lasting impact on Gandhi&#;s character. As a youngster, Mohandas was a good student, but the shy young boy displayed no signs of leadership. On the death of his father, Mohandas travelled to England to gain a degree in law. He became involved with the Vegetarian Society and was once asked to translate the Hindu Bhagavad Gita. This classic of Hindu literature awakened in Gan
Full Circle
Dear friends and fellow colour enthusiasts!
It feels so surreal that after nearly five years, my first self published book “Jewels of Nature” is finally officially released!!
A new chapter in its journey has begun as it travels around the world and into homes all over our glorious planet.
In the last year of the painting and photography stage, I longed for the day when I could return- book in hand- to the places and plants featured within the its pages.
These visits have been humbling and hopeful and have further deepened my love and understanding of what the core value of “Jewels of Nature” is about- that nature is beautiful and a paradox- it is both fleeting and solid…
The beach
The very first place to take my book to was the beach in New Zealand where it ALL started- where I found the stones that would become the very first mandala stones. That was and sitting on this beach 6 years on with a book filled with photographs of mandala stones was dreamy.
Bottlebrush
I was so nervous walking into this garden a few months ago… 2 years earlier on a New Years trip to Christchurch I had found this garden and the most beautiful pink bottlebrush. I w
Welcome, kindred hearts, to my colourful world.
“Express and celebrate the colours of your soul.”
- Elspeth
“Express and celebrate the colours of your soul.”
- Elspeth
“Express and celebrate the colours of your soul.”
- Elspeth
“Express and celebrate the colours of your soul.”
- Elspeth
My hope is that within your journey on my website, you feel empowered, uplifted, and inspired.
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