Biografi Mahatma Gandhi (dalam bahasa Inggris)
Mahatma Gandhi was born in Porbandar in the state of Gujarat, India, on the 2 nd of October 1869. His mother was illiterate, but she had strong common sense and a strong religious devotion which eventually influenced Gandhi's way of thinking. His family comes from a merchant caste. During his youth, he was a good student, even though he did not have leadership characteristics. After his father passed away, he travelled to England to study law. During his time in England, he joined the Vegetarian Society and was asked to translate the Bhagavad Gita (Hindu scriptures). At that time, he studied the Bible and he was struck by the teachings of Jesus Christ, especially the teachings about humility and forgiveness. Although Gandhi's attitudes were critical of the Bible and the Bhagavad Gita , he remained committed to the teachings of the Bible and the Bhagavad Gita . After having finished studying law, Gandhi returned to India, then he was sent to South Africa to practice law, w...