Gandhi: the body and Politics in Hind Swaraj
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This researchworkexploresthe charismatic leadershipofM.K.Gandhi possessingthe
inspiring imageintheIndian history. Myresearchconcerns with thepower of spirituality,
knowledge of history and the selfthatgives people insights into life forthe changeand
identification.Bringingdifferent concepts from the Upanishads,theVedasandthewestern
thoughts,the researchdiscoversGandhito be an iconwhoinfluencespeopleto come up with
dynamic-self.Being inspired by Leo Tolstoy and Raychandbhai,Gandhirightly understoodthe
power of meditation, yoga, deeppatience and incessant struggle that becamethe greatest weapon
for himtouproot the tyrannical reign of the BritishfromIndia.Based on Indic way; self,
performance and rituals, the research explores the veiled fact of the sacrifices, passion and
cognition of Gandhi, the body and its power.Thus, my research work proves Gandhi to be the
father of the nation.