Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born in Porbandar, India(British India then) on October 2nd, 1869. He is best known throughout the world for his ideologies of peace and freedom. He was the political and ideological leader in the India Independence Movement. He is often referred to as Mahatma, or the "Great Soul". In India he is called Bapu, or the "Father", and is honored in India as, "The Father of the Nation". His birthday, October 2nd, is also honored as International Day of Non-Violence, and a National Holiday in India. Oddly enough, he was imprisoned on many occasions for his protests against the British government intervention and the movement of peace and freedom in India. On January 30, 1948, Gandhi was shot as approaching a platform to have prayer, and died soon after.
Aside from his movements towards freedom, Gandhi was also very dedicated to his religious and philosophical beliefs. He was always in search of finding truth or Satya. Gandhi did indeed proclaim himself a Hindu, but also is very fond and admirable of all religions and their philosophy in guidance through life. He was also considered a philosophical anarchist, believing every human has self-rule, and no power should enforce law upon the people.
