what are the lessons for a happy & prosperous new india, from mahatma gandhi? how can you adopt any of these lessons in your own life, as a good citizen? essay on this topic.
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Mahatma Gandhi has given many lessons to his disciples, countrymen, and mankind. Those lessons if followed or practiced meticulously, can lead to prosperity, contentment, and happy life. Let’s see a few of the many good lessons taught by Mahatma Gandhi to the coming generations:- 1. Non-violence: Mahatma Gandhi has taught mankind to follow the path of non-violence, especially dealing with violent and critical situations. It is true, violence can be overcome through non-violence only. He proved it through his life. If all the people, societies, countries practice non-violence, this world of ours will become a heaven of peace. I would like to practice his lesson of non-violence in my life and be a good citizen. 2. Simple Living and High Thinking: Gandhi Ji stressed upon the principle of ‘Simple Living and High Thinking’. Many of the unnecessary stresses, conflicts, and tensions can be kept at bay by practice this lesson. I would also like to adopt it. 3. Gandhi also taught his countrymen the lessons of self-reliance, forgiveness, positive thinking, etc. Adopting any one or two lessons from the Mahatma’s lessons and practicing them sincerely have the potential to make India happy an prosperous. The lesson he taught on self-reliance, alone is sufficient to make India happy and prosperous.
Gandhi Gandhiji ate in a small bowl and so could measure how much he consumed. He had a simple vegetarian diet and often cooked his own food. So keep that in mind when you binge on junk food or spend a bomb on fondue or foie gras! Besides, if you eat right, you won't have weight issues and the associated health risks. 3. Don't Stress. Gandhi playing with a kid In the pursuit of material wealth we often forget that we will have to leave all this behind when we go to meet our maker. Try and limit your possession to less than 100 things. Instead spend your time and money learning new things, pursuing a hobby, travelling and sharing your wealth with the less fortunate. When you see the good in others, you feel like helping them. They in turn then help others thereby creating a spiral of positive energy. Remember when you do good, you feel good. Anger and resentment are only going to hurt you more than the other. Learn to forgive and forget, because as Gandhiji said "An eye for an eye will make the whole world blind." Also you will feel good about yourself cos "The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong."