in several company offsites, in many class room conversations at the IIMB, gandhi comes up a lot. not only from us that had 1st grade text books that read “gandhi never lied”, but from folks that had cell phones before they turned 5.
people use the image of gandhi to embody everything that symbolizes indian righteousness. gandhi is as omnipresent as i have ever known: as a symbol of everything good, powerful, effective, impactful.. you name it.
gandhi-the-person-on-a-mission has grown beyond the the realm of his vision, his leadership, his principles and his times. gandhi is no longer a person. ‘gandhi’ is now a concept. it’s a way of life.
it’s a concept that trusts the innate goodness of people. it’s a belief that non-violence and courage are a more potent an explosive mix than any destructive weapon. it’s a way to influence people with the strength of conviction and the courage to follow it.
gandhi is no longer a person. it’s a way of life. for one day, for today whynot, i am a gandhi.
@spandana,
Touche!
Corporates and Gandhism – best ever oxymoron I have come across and it is spreading!
Not exactly. But I am with you on this piece and thats why!
there aren’t any bounds to where you can draw your inspiration from.
and btw, is that the right use of the word Touche?