Truly said, we can’t be like Gandhiji, he is a far more different concept, but if we just tried to walk on his principles and his values, his actions against injustice, we can surely win. Also, all this requires simplicity which can be brought by simple living and high thinking.

Yes…Gandhiji or as we dearly call him Bapu is the greatest person I have ever heard of…I have learned about him inHindi and in general…so much about him! We all miss gandhiji a lot!??…..

My personal values were formed based on the teachings of Gandhi and Dalai Lama. Reading their stories and teachings, they inspired and motivated me to do the same as what they did. Yes, we may not be a Gandhi but if we continue to live their teachings and pass them to the next generation, we will be looking to a future generation with values and discipline.

I got to learn quite a bit about Gandhi in graduate school – so many of his teachings and values align with my background in social work. I’ve always loved the way that his beliefs were straightforward, uncompromising, and easy for anyone to understand. Such a wise man, and definitely an inspiration for any one of us. My favorite Gandhi quote: “The future depends on what we do in the present.” It’s a universal truth, and one that I try to keep in mind in my everyday life.

Gandhi wrote to Hitler – “We have found in non-violence a force which, if organized, can without doubt match itself against a combination of all the most violent forces in the world“

Only one is remembered, loved and acknowledged by billions, the other is the most hated. They were, even though great leaders, very distinct in their thoughts and beliefs. Their thoughts led to the actions and the actions brought far-extending consequences for humankind. They both will remain in history as two emblems – one for peace, another for violence.

We had two great leaders in last century leading at the same time, probably the best leaders in human history ever. One chose to adopt the evil ways, the other believed in love. One tried to become greatest by using power and force. The other stayed common man and believed he can achieve his goals with determination, courage and leading by example. Both had charisma and leadership skills, they mobilized millions of people with their words and actions.

I am not a word weaver like Gandhi, I need to borrow his mind-equation, probably no other lines could summarize this equation of life better. “Your beliefs become your thoughts, Your thoughts become your words, Your words become your actions, Your actions become your habits, Your habits become your values, Your values become your destiny” – Mahatma Gandhi

If as a manager you stop exploiting your subordinates, start caring about them and their families you can make your workplace desirable. When you let others grow, you can grow, even in your corporate ladder. growth is the law of life, it can go either towards good or bad. It’s your responsibility to turn it towards good.

Growth is the only option you have – Doesn’t matter what it should be, if it’s good, it has to grow, humanity has to grow, love and harmony have to grow. To grow, we need to grow within our own mind and society. No country can grow by causing trouble to another country. If we can keep this in mind when we play little office politics, we can make our workplace a better livable place.