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By Subhamoy Das, About.com Guide to Hinduism since 1999

The Greatness of Gandhi

Monday October 1, 2007
Mahatma Gandhi was undoubtedly one of the greatest Hindus of all time. On the 138th birth anniversary of this great Indian political and spiritual leader - whose ideals of peace, non-violence and vegetarianism have gained popularity the world over - here're some good Gandhi links to explore:

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October 30, 2007 at 6:45 am
(1) M.K.Pillai says:

Gandhi is ONLY a convincing story teller and and a opportunist

October 9, 2009 at 1:43 pm
(2) Shankar Lal Soni says:

Gandhi is the fourth person in the history of Nation India; the first three – Chanyaka, Jagadguru Shankaracharya and Swami Vivekanand.
Gandhi expended his self to such an extent that he became head of all families in India (Bapu) while living and number of people respecting him is increasing day by day in the world after his death.
In my view, Gandhi became Mahatma for practicing the principles of Sanatan Dharma.

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