Mahatma Gandhi was a man who spoke out against tyranny and took from many places, his ideals and implemented them into his peaceful rebellion to free India from British rule. Gandhi was affiliated with The Bible and used Christ's example as teachings from which he rebelled. Christ was a rebel who was counter cultural. "Those who live by the sword, shall die by it" - Jesus Christ
great soul
Mahatma means "Great One"
The great
Mahatma was a title not his name. Mahatma means Great Soul
great soul
Rabindranath Tagor, a well-known writer in India at the time gave Mohandas Gandhi the title "mahatma" meaning great soul.
Mahatma Gandhi was a leader in the Indian independence movement against British rule. The term "Mahatma" means "great soul" in Sanskrit, and was given to him in recognition of his nonviolent resistance philosophy and his role in inspiring social change through peaceful means.
Father and great soul
Mahatma is an Indian word meaning Great Soul. This is the title of respect.
Mohandas was his given name when he was born and Mahatma was given to him which meant 'Great Soul'.
mohatma or mahatma means great soul :-)
Mahatma in Hindi means- Maha means great, Atma means soul. i.e. great soul like a saint. written by zoya bent-e arfeen khan