Mahatma Gandhi and Today’s world
On 2nd October 2019, whole world is going to celebrate
150th birth anniversary of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, popularly
known as Mahatma means great soul, who was an architect of Indian freedom movement.
On the 70th birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, the great renowned
scientist Albert Einstein said,” Generations to come, it may well be, will
scare believe that such a man as this one ever in flesh and blood walked upon
this Earth”. Albert Einstein was a great admirer of Mahatma Gandhi. A letter written
by him to Gandhi, he mentioned, “I am sending you this message with the help of
your friend in our home. You have shown the world that victory or success is
possible without violence, even with those people who still follow the method
of violence. We may hope that influence of your work spreads beyond the borders
of your nation and help in establishing an international authority which is
respected by all to take decisions and replace war conflicts”.
When you look into historical facts to understand the
philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi, you will come to that not only Albert Einstein
but many world leaders who are fighting against social and political injustice
have been influenced by Gandhi’s work; and all of this continues even after 70
years of his death. His greatest ability was to walk his talk at every level
and in every way. India as a nation of many diverse nationalities. British created
an artificial territory of India for their benefits but this has been endowed
to all Indians by Mahatma Gandhi. He was a Visionary leader and pioneer of
Satyagraha and also inspired all Indians to understand and learn resistance
through non-violent civil disobedience. He established himself as a slave of
the people of India, empowering the general public. Just like millions of his country’s
people, he resorted to simple and poor living. Therefore, people looked at him
as one of their own and could see their own suffering in him. Thus , he is
great statesman and a man of vision.
From Yogesh Gogwekar.
The objectives of this writing is just to understand his leadership in
today’s world. That is nothing but to understand the basic principles, ideas and alternatives of Gandhi to help us to face social and ecological challenges
of current period. It is a small attempt to understand the leadership skill and
qualities of Mahatma Gandhi and its implications in Today’s management.
Following are some qualities of this great man which can be
used by leaders in business world.
1.
His greatest ability to walk his talk at every level
and every day. This is the leadership by example.
2.
Same treatment to each individual. Whenever he
used to speak in public meeting, every individual used to feel that he was
speaking with him.
3.
Extraordinary persistence to achieve his articulated
visions and methods.
4.
He used to give an importance to continual
growth
5.
Using Non-violent methods to achieve the goals, that
means, discuss, debate on the subject and not to use strength through muscle
power.
6.
Understating the problems of our opponents by
using diplomacy and compassion.
7.
Developing leaders and not followers.
8.
He was wonderful strategist and has an amazing
public relations network. Best example is organisation of Dandi March Satyagraha.
9.
Mahatma Gandhi always used to believe in self-discipline
to achieve his goals. Best example Satyagraha of 1942.
10.
Ability to say no when it is required.
Thus, I have considered above ten qualities of Mahatma
Gandhi to understand and can be used by any leaders at the time of carrying out
their objectives. After receiving the higher education, many person tend to
think that certain tasks are somehow beneath them especially in household and
they often do because they have to do. If they have a choice to do from someone
else, they would prefer to give such a task. But Gandhi will believe in himself
to do the same. For him, any task involves the use of one’s hand and feet was
good. By doing this, he thought that man can stay grounded and engage in manual
labour which connects with millions of people around the world who are earning
their daily wages by doing the same task.
Gandhi’s entire work life is to bring about positive change
whether it is succeeded and failed in what he sought to do. He always moved
forward. Today’s world, he will be remembered not only political leader but as
a moralist who appealed to the universal conscience of mankind. He not only changed
the world but also gave to the world the way of thinking about and acting upon value
system. He was charismatic, analytical, transformational and transactional leader
who taught us only love and peace can bring to harmony to our world.
Through this writing, I pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi who is revered as Father of Nation.
Mumbai
02/10/2019
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