02/10/2025
Gandhi Jayanti, celebrated every year on October 2nd, marks the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation in India. More than just remembering a historical figure, this day honors a legacy rooted in nonviolence (Ahimsa), truth (Satya), simplicity, and inner discipline.
Gandhi’s life was a living example of yogic values:
Ahimsa (Nonviolence): A foundational principle in yoga and Gandhi’s core belief. He showed the world that nonviolence is not weakness — it is strength rooted in self-control and love.
Satya (Truth): Gandhi’s insistence on truth mirrors the yogic path of Satya, where integrity and honesty are essential for spiritual growth.
Self-discipline (Tapas): Like a true yogi, he practiced restraint, fasting, and simplicity — not for show, but to align with a higher purpose.
Inner Transformation: Gandhi believed that societal change begins with self-change — a truth at the heart of all yoga practice.