“Gandhigiri ” : Influence of Gandhiji’s values in Present Age
October 2, 2006 – 3:22 pmBorn back in 1869, you migh be forgiven for thinking that Mahatma Gandhi has lost all relevance in Today’s Day and Age. But Gandhigiri- the new addition to youngster’s vocabulary- is fast proving that opposite may be true. “Gandhigiri ” has influenced me immensely.
‘Lage Raho Munnabhai’ marks the return of Gandhi to mass consciousness. We loved the movie because, as average Indians, we still believe in honesty and positivity. Watching the movies was fun but deep down, it set me thinking about the way we deal with situations everyday. We have lost our patience and want returns immediately. We want our way even at the cost of other’s inconvenience. Munna and Circuit’s dadagiri is symbolic of our lost innocence.
Gandhiji’s ideals and principles may not be very practical today but I think it can be considered an option to deal with things in a system where nothing seems to work. My outlook has changed so much that even when I lose my cool, I think twice before reacting. After all, what harm does it do to stall a sudden outburst?
Infact, I believe that even if ten percent of people practise Gandhigiri, it will be a better world to live in.
