Inspiring quotes of Mahatma Gandhi

A collection of inspiring quotes of Mahatma Gandhi. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was the pre-eminent political and ideological leader of India during the Indian independence movement. He pioneered satyagraha. This is defined as resistance to tyranny through mass civil disobedience, a philosophy firmly founded upon ahimsa, or total nonviolence. This concept helped India to gain independence, and inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world. Gandhi is often referred to as Mahatma Gandhi ( mahātmā or "Great Soul"). In India he is also called Bapu ( "Father"). He is officially honored in India as the Father of the Nation; his birthday, 2 October, is commemorated there as Gandhi Jayani, a national holiday, and worldwide as the International Day of Non-Violence. Gandhi was assassinated by Nathuram Godse, a Hindu Nationalist.