Gandhiji: An Eternal Quest For The Truth.



Gandhiji’s life and thought are of enormous value and importance in today’s times, filled with violence in all walks of life and rampant unhappiness deep in the heart of man. We as a Civilization are cut off from Soil, Soul and Society and the effects of this separation are destroying the very fabric of human life on this planet. Environmental destruction, Growing divide between the rich and the poor, The rise of state and terrorist violence, The ever present danger of Nuclear war, Disintegrating communities, and Growing psychological alienation etc all stand testimony to this unraveling.

Gandhiji through his amazing prescience foresaw much of this Civilizational crisis long before others, and dedicated his life to the quest and practice of a value system that embraced Truth and Harmony. Peace and Love. He did not just speak, but also embodied the highest standards of living his Truth, in all walks of life. He might not have always been successful, but was very earnest nevertheless. It is this sincerity that inspired countless many and a simplicity that endeared him to the masses. He was also pioneer in showing that Spiritual Transformation and Social Regeneration were two sides of the same coin and went hand in hand together.

We have much to learn from Gandhiji’s quest and life (‘experiments’ as he called them) in our own search for a peaceful and sustainable society. It would do us well to take him very seriously.


(Part of my Application to the Winter School on Gandhi.)