MAHATMA GANDHI – “TO
STUDENTS”
Gandhi’s
Essay “To Students” highlights his message to the students of India. He says
that the education the students receive should make them worthy to realize
their ideals and draw the best out of them.
Gandhiji says that the goal of the education should not be just
to make Government employees or clerks in commercial offices. Gandhi is a
determinant opponent of modern civilization. Students should think twice before
they emulate the European civilization.
Gandhiji says that India can conquer the world not by shedding
blood but by sheer spiritual predominance. Gandhiji feels that the political
assassinations and political dacoities are purely a foreign importation.
Gandhiji asks the students to resist encroachment upon their
liberty. He says that the Hindu religion is based upon Ahimsa. It is nothing
but love, love not only to our neighbours, not only to our friends, but love
even to those who may be our enemies.
Gandhiji
asks the students to practise Ahimsa. He also asks them to practise
fearlessness. He asks them to be prepared to suffer the consequences. Then, the
students will be heard even by the Government.
Gandhiji
says that freedom and liberty are not to be given by the (British) rulers, but
to be taken by Indians. He refers to Max Muller’s quotation that ‘Hindu
religion consists in the four letter word-DUTY, and not in the word RIGHT. So,
he asks the students always think of their duty. Fighting along Ahimsa and
Truth, one doesnot have any fear. He fears only for God.
Gandhiji
finally asks the students to dedicate their lives for the service of
suppressed, poor, and destitute. He asks them to do physical service. He also
advises the students to dedicate their lives for the service of Mother Land and
poor people of the Country.
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