The Yagna Of Mahatma Gandhi
By Swami Chidanand Saraswati India Heritage Research Foundation, Rishikesh (In this article the author explains the spirit of Gandhi's life. According to him Gandhi's life was one of sacrifice for his country unto his last breath. His belief in God was unshakeable and his humbleness was legendary. He devoted his life for his country and never considered whether he would personally gain or loose. What one can learn from his life is to give something worthwhile and useful to the world during our lifetime). In August 1997, we celebrated the golden Jubilee of India's Independen ce, and on January 30 1998, we observed the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi. The former was an occasion for somber reflection. We won our Independence, but we lost a beautiful soul, a true Mahan Atma (Great soul). As we revel in the joy of India's freedom, we must not forget the message of his life. As we reflect on the greatness of Mahatma Gandhiji's li...