Remembering the Mahatma

Sadhguru makes use of Mahatma Gandhi's example to impress upon the importance of commitment in our lives.



Mahatma Gandhi



“It doesn’t matter, just get out.”








Commitment does not mean aggressiveness; this must be understood. This is where Mahatma Gandhi’s example is so apt. He was committed to India’s freedom struggle, but at the same time he was not against the British people. That was the best part, wasn’t it? This shows the maturity of the man.


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4 years 3 months ago

"Gandhi moved millions of people just like that",

"How deeply you touch lives around you is how rich your life is " - Sadhguru

Gandhi I bow down

6 years 9 months ago

What else do we need Sadhguru when you are committed for our wellbeing...I will be the most blessed if I shed my body on your feet, longing for it Sadhguru, dhaya karo...

3 years 9 months ago

Forgive me Sadhguru. Mohandas Karamchand 'Mahatma' Gandhi is not my hero. He was unfit to be a leader. India got freedom (like many other British Colonies) because of Second World War in which the then 'super power' British suffered immensely (in the hands of Germans) though eventually they could win (so to say).

This Mahatama could not prevent killing of lakhs of people, displacement of millions of people, thousands of rapes. Yes, as an individual he was a saint, not a hypocrite. May be he was an accidental hero.

I often joke that had 'Mahatma' Gandhi was born in Germany and Hitler was born in India, both of them would have failed miserably (and history would have been very different).

6 years 9 months ago

On any occasion on this planet, if sadhguru speaks, he brings the complete clarity, such amazing clarity of thoughts !! For the first time I could understand the reality of Mahatama Gandhi, How great he was as well as how he became great. At the same time Sadhguru made it clear that we can also achieve it simply and the key is Commitment !! Wow Sadhguru !!

3 years 9 months ago

I Love Gandhi-ji....He will Stay in my heart Forever!! :)

6 years 9 months ago

In a way it was the audacity of the white man who did not want to sit with a coloured man that created a Mahatma and a saviour for Indian freedom. The ways of God are indeed strange and often He makes us turn through some pain or humiliation to a more nobler path. Sadhguru's clarity in telling the well known story is simply amazing.

3 years 9 months ago

What you are saying is true. Making the Mahatma out of Gandhi was a British move to stay longer...
We have to shake this Mahatma Image to be free of colonial burden.
Maybe Sadhguru's message is focused on commitment...Gandhi is just an excuse to express.

6 years 9 months ago

i love gandhiji and i love what u said about him.jai ho!!!

6 years 8 months ago

Sadhguru, you have given a new dimension about Gandhi. Commitment towards what we do. Its inspiring me. Great Sadhguru. I always get some energy boost whenever I read your article. Now again - might be even more. Thanks a lot. We are really blessed to have you as our Guru. Pranam.

6 years 8 months ago

Gandhiji himself was not moved by Indias freedom struggle. It was only after Sardarpatel, Gokle, Tilak and other greats persistent coercing that he decided to join Indias freedom struggle. He got into the freedom struggle accidentally and afters others pleading.

Very good post by Sadguru.

6 years 8 months ago

This is very true. Gandhi is known in so many parts of the world because of how committed he is to achieving his goal. I really like the line of this post that said how he is for the freedom of India but is not against the British. The world would truly be such a great place if there were more people like Gandhi.

6 years ago

when I read articles like this, Sadguru, something inside me tells me that there is still hope for us all, with people like you around this planet.
You humble us all with your clarity Sir &lt;3

4 years 9 months ago

So much tolerance and patience in this injustice life.

4 years 9 months ago

Dr.madhavi, the word commitment itself is given a new dimension , new outlook , by the simple example of the big man .our mahatma.