Summary of the poem gandhi by niranjan mohanty
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Poem Gandhi by Niranjan Mohanty is loaded with Gandhi’s self-less and magnanimous patriotism. The poet has tried to give voice to Gandhi’s unsaid feelings and thoughts that might have been suppressed with his assassination.
In the first stanza the poet speaking on behalf of Gandhi satirically complains that Gandhi was ready to make many more sacrifices if they needed; but he had no idea how many more they sacrifices they needed. He was ready to remain more silent for the sake of egoistic people, but he did not know how much more silence was required of him.
In the second stanza the poet says Gandhi was willing to shed more tears for the sake of the pride of his people, but they did not ask him to do so.
In the third stanza the poet says that Gandhi was willing to bear much more pain for the sake of certain people of his country; but they did not tell him how much more pain they wanted him to bear.
In the fourth stanza the poet says Gandhi gave his unconditional love to his countrymen. He gave them his blood when they demanded it.
He concludes the poem by praying to God to save people of his countrymen from the path of self-destruction.
The poem “Gandhi” by Niranjan Mohanty is all about Gandhiji and his bravery acts.
Explanation:
In this poem “Gandhi” Niranjan Mohanty compared the father of our nation to the great saints of the world for projecting his bravery and courage in the freedom struggle. He describes that Gandhiji has sacrificed all his possessions, wishes, joys, and every possible good moments for the sake for the unity of India.
He strived hard to eradicate illiteracy, poverty, untouchability, poverty etc. He inculcated the idea of unity among people who have been divided among themselves in the name of caste, creed, religion, language and community. He insisted that Gandhii used truth and non-violence as the most powerful weapon to fight against the British and secure freedom for the nation.