Incorporating Gandhian principles into daily life involves embracing nonviolence, truth, self-discipline, and service to others. “You must be the change you want to see in the world.” To practice Gandhism, one must strive to resolve conflicts peacefully, live peacefully and truthfully.
Living Gandhism in our daily lives starts with fostering empathy and compassion: “In a gentle way, you can shake the world”. Embrace simplicity and minimalism, valuing need over greed but prioritize self-awareness and self-improvement: “An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind.” It’s about aligning personal actions with a broader vision of social transformation.
Lastly, “An ounce of practice is worth more than tons of preaching”.
Shobhana Nair
St. Kabir School, Naranpura
(Teacher)