Mohandas Gandhi

Gandhi was a major political and spiritual leader of India and the Indian independence movement. His belief in resistance of tyranny and total non-violence helped to lead India to independence and inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world. Gandhi was born a Hindu and practiced Hinduism all of his life. He believed all religions were equal, and rejected all efforts to convert him to a different faith. Gandhi believed that at the core of every religion was truth and love. He felt compassion and nonviolence were the golden rule.
I think Gandhi practiced Hinduism in many ways, he was a vegetarian, he believed in love and non-violence and he never caused violence. He was very spiritual and would spend one day a week without speaking to clear his mind and soul. I think the parts of his religion that he emphasized the most were non-violence, love, and compassion. The part of his religion less important to him was the caste system. He didn't follow the system because he treated everyone fairly and equally. I think Gandhi would have considered himself a good Hindu because he felt strongly about his beliefs and he didn't cause harm to other people. I would agree that Gandhi was a very religious and spiritual man and that he was a good Hindu. He once said," an eye for an eye makes the whole world blind". If only more people believed in this saying and practiced it.