New Delhi: Gandhi Jayanti is observed every year on 2nd October, Indians around the world commemorate the birth of the Father of Our Nation, Mahatma Gandhi.

Mahatma Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869, in Gujarat’s Porbandar , Mahatma Gandhi also known as Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi adopted non-violent resistance and was in the forefront of the freedom struggle against the colonial British rule.

This resulted to India’s independence in 1947. He is  fondly known as Bapu, his unwavering belief in ‘Swaraj’ (self-governance) and ‘Ahimsa’ (non-violence) won him accolades across the world.

Globally, Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary is celebrated as the International Day of Non-Violence.

10 QUOTES to celebrate this day

“Ahimsa is the highest duty. Even if we cannot practice it in full, we must try to understand its spirit and refrain as far as possible from violence”

“Forgiveness is the quality of the brave, not of the cowardly. The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong”

“The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.”

“You have to stand against the whole world although you may have to stand alone. You have to stare in the face the whole world although the world may look at you with bloodshot eyes. Do not fear. Trust the little voice residing within your heart.”

“My religion is based on truth and non-violence. Truth is my God. Non-violence is the means of realising Him.”

“The future depends on what we do in the present.”

“I am endeavouring to see God through service of humanity, for I know that God is neither in heaven, nor down below, but in every one.”

“Democracy necessarily means a conflict of will and ideas, involving sometimes a war of the knife between different ideas”

“Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.”

“An eye for eye only ends up making the whole world blind.”