Write a short note on Mira bhen
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Mirabehn. Madeleine Slade (22 November 1892 – 20 July 1982), also known as Mirabehn or Meera Behn, who left her home in Britain to live and work with Mohandas Gandhi, the leader of the Indian Independence Movement. She devoted her life to human development and the advancement of Gandhi's principles.
Parents: Sir Edmond Slade
Born: 22 November 1892
Died: 20 July 1982
Works written: The Spirit's Pilgrimage
Mira behn was an English women and her original name was Madelene Slade. It was Gandhi ji who gave her the name Mira, for her spirit of devotion.
She was deeply impressed by the teachings, ideals, philosophy and ways of working of Gandhi ji.
Mira Bhen worked against caste discrimination, untouchability, in favour of human equality and rights. She emphasized the development of agriculture, cottage industries and education.