Mohandas, श्री मोहन का दास, was his true identity. As a human he sincerely served the divinity within himself; identified in Sanskrit language as “ Mohan or Krishna consciousness”. Consciousness is what is constantly present within oneself.
The word Mahatma used as a prefix to a proper name is simply a ploy and maneuvering for political gains. Politicians go to any self incriminating lengths to gain political advantage. Politics is always a war of the Titan Egos.
The word Mahatma implies a living exoerience that has transcended the limitations of body, mind and intellect. It is the supreme consciousness, one without the other. It is the humbleness and humility of being and becoming integral with cosmic Nature.
Using the word Mahatma as a title prefix to any individual name seems to be gross ignorance of oneself.
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi sincerely and to his best ability served fellow humans “ Harijans “ to the best of his abilities. The word Harijan implies “ All inclusive श्री हरी के जन “ . Politicians have twisted and warped the word Harijan into a self serving new social caste ! हाय राम !
Political maneuvering is generally all about managing “ Masses = Man + Asses “ remarked my Maternal Uncle Prof. P. R. Deshpande in 1940’s. Where as Leadership is all about serving humanity selflessly and unconditionally .
In the Indian ( भारतीय ) cultural context and perspective, serving humanity selflessly as श्री मोहन का दास renders a human to the consciousness of Mahatma, one who has transcended personal limitations and claims absolutely nothing. He/She comes into this world naked and leaves it in its original attire claiming nothing. Wisdom of life prompts “ तेरा तुझको अर्पण, क्या लागे मेरा ~~~ “
Mohandas K. Gandhi did not claim that he was either the Father or Founder of the Nation. Politicians claim him as a Flagship for marketing their own selfish agenda.
A Nation within its own dynamic borders is a constantly evolving joint consciousness.
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