Happy Gandhi Jayanti 2023: Top 10 wishes, messages and quotes, 2 October Special

Gandhi Jayanti 2021: Nation will celebrate the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, also known as the "Father of the Nation."

Mahatma Gandhi or more lovingly known as Bapu by all Indians is internationally acknowledged for his doctrine of non-violence that led to India to its glorious freedom. 2 October every year is celebrated as Gandhi Jayanti the story of his life has impacted humanity to its core.

Happy Gandhi Jayanti 2023 wishes

• Non-violence is not a garment to be put on and off at will. Its seat is in the heart, and it must be an inseparable part of our being. Wishing you a very happy Gandhi Jayanti.
• To give pleasure to a single heart by a single act is better than a thousand heads bowing in prayer. Remembering the teachings of the great leader on his birth anniversary. Wishing you a happy Gandhi Jayanti.
• Let’s remember the Mahatma who gently shook the world. Wishing you a happy Gandhi Jayanti.
• Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever- Gandhi. Remembering the great leader on his birth anniversary. Best wishes to you and your family on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti.
• It is easy enough to be friendly to one's friends. But to befriend the one who regards himself as your enemy is the quintessence of true religion. The other is mere business. Good wishes on the birth anniversary of the great leader, Mahatma Gandhi.
• The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. Let the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti remind us to always help others. Wishing you peace and harmony from our end. Happy Gandhi jayanti 2023.
• Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony. Celebrate the day which marks the importance of non-violence by remembering the great leader. Happy Gandhi jayanti.

Happy Gandhi Jayanti 2023 messages

• It is a day of celebration. It is a day to value a special person, the person who will forever be the hero of our nation, wand ho taught the world the lesson of non-violence. Wishing you a very happy GandhiJayantii.
• If I have the belief that I can do it, I shall surely acquire the capacity to do it even if I may not have it at the beginning. Remembering the great lessons taught by the preacher of non-violence on his birthday. Happy GandhiJayantii to you.
• It’s Oct 2 today, the day which marks the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, one of the GreatestHumansn ever born in India. My best wishes to you on the day which celebrates non-violence and bravery.
• On this special day, remember what Gandhiji taught and propagated. An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind. Follow non-violence and be kind. Best wishes on GandhiJayantii.
• “Desh ke liye jisne vilas ko thukraya tha, tyag videshi dhage usne khud hi khaadi banaya tha, pehen ke kaath ki chappal jisne satyagrahe ka raag sunaya tha, woh Mahatma Gandhi kehlaya tha.” Remembering the great leader on his birth anniversary. Wishing you the best on the occasion of GandhiJayantii.
• May the spirit of truth and non-violence be with us during this Gandhi Jayanti. My best wishes to you on this day which marks the importance of non-violence in our lives.
• You may never know what results come of your actions, but if you do nothing, there will be no results. Wishing you a happy and peaceful Gandhi Jayanti.
• “Non-violence is not a garment to be put on and off at will. Its seat is in the heart, and it must be an inseparable part of our being.” Remembering the brave freedom fighter on his birth anniversary. Wishing you peace and strength on the occasion of GandhiJayantii.

Happy Gandhi Jayanti 2023 quotes

• Here are some motivational and inspiring quotes from the ‘Father of the Nation’ himself-
  “Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make mistakes.”
• “You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is like an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty.”
• “Always aim at complete harmony of thought and word and deed. Always aim at purifying your thoughts and everything will be well.”
• “Earth provides enough to satisfy every man’s need, but not every man’s greed.”
• “I object to violence because when it appears to do good, the good is only temporary; the evil it does is permanent.”
• “The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated.”
• “When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love 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.”
• “Anger is the enemy of non-violence and pride is a monster that swallows it up.”
  “ Violent men have not been known in history to die to a man. They die up to a point.”
• “The difference between what we do and what we are capable of solving most of the world’s problems.”
  “Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.”
• “To deprive a man of his natural liberty and to deny to him the ordinary amenities of life is worse than starving the body; it is starvation of the soul, the dweller in the body.”

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Non-Violence and Mahatma Gandhi

Nonviolence means non-participation in the use of physical force to achieve an aim. For some, the philosophy of nonviolence is rooted in the simple belief that God is harmless. Lord Mahavira, was the torch-bearer of "ahimsa" and introduced the word to the world and applied the concept in his own life. Nonviolence also has believers that accept the need for nonviolence as a means to achieve political and social change. According to them, nonviolence is a philosophy, a principle, and a practice.

Celebration in Schools

Various events are organised by the schools in India to celebrate the Gandhi Jayanti on the 2nd of October every year. Students of schools enthusiastically take part in the Gandhi Jayanti event celebrations. Students sing a song based on the truth and non-violence message of Bapu. They recite poems and present their own sights on Gandhian philosophy. Small children celebrate this event by dressing up the same as the Gandhi Ji as well as performing nationalistic songs. Students also take part in the rally using banners that convey the significance of peace and non-violence throughout the country.

Celebration by a common man in India

People perform prayer services, memorial ceremonies, and homage all over India. Exhibitions of art, science, and competitions of essay held.  Awards presentations take place in order to promote the living of non-violent life. People at many places sing the famous devotional song of the Bapu “Raghupati Raghava Raja Ram”. Garlands of beautiful flowers are placed on the statues of Mahatma Gandhi all through India by the people. Some people avoid taking meat and alcohol on this day.

Contribution of Gandhi’s ideology to the World

Several developments are taking place all over the world indicate a growing interest in a non-violent alternative to present their opinion. People who are involved in these developments are well aware of Mahatma Gandhi's name and his philosophy. On the other hand, they are promoting the values and principles he stood for.

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