Mahatma Gandhi was the paragon of a man who sacrificed himself for the goodness of others and for the sake of Hinduism. He emphasized his teachings and actions with peace and integrity. He treated everyone equally and though he knew he wasn't perfect himself, he strived to be a man everyone could look up to. Through the numerous controversies and disagreements he may have sparked, he did not retaliate back and he stood throughout all of them. A significant example was when he was getting brutally beat by the policemen, instead of defending himself, he remained there, taking the bashes without a complaint. Another example of his tolerance is reflected upon his clothing. He spun his own cloth to make his own simple, white dhoti. He did not wear the imported clothing from Britain. He took on a more simplistic outlook on life. Throughout the movie, you'd often see him making his own clothing peacefully explaining how he does not find the need to wear any other clothing. This proves his humble lifestyle.
“’Love they neighbor as thyself’ is not something we Hindus prescribe to, but it is something we could learn from.” This is a quote said by Mahatma Gandhi himself. He always treated others with equality. He once declared himself a Christian, a Muslim, a Hindu, a Sikh, and a Jew. Though each religion has inner conflicts and controversy, he wanted them to set their differences aside and get along as one. Like previously mentioned, he sacrificed so much for people of diversity to get along with each other. He protested and rioted endlessly. In addition, he even fasted for the sake of the religions to end their constant feuds. He was truly a remarkable man like no other. That is why he is the paragon of what we should all aim to become.
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