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1. His Unconventional Sex Life
Gandhi’s personal relationships have long intrigued historians and critics. Here are some controversial quirks:
Relationship with Hermann Kallenbach: Gandhi’s private correspondence with Hermann Kallenbach, a former associate, raised eyebrows. They lived together in South Africa from 1907 to 1909.
Multiple Female Companions: Gandhi was notorious for sleeping with other women. Some of these women were married, extremely young, or both. His grandniece Manuben and Abha, the 16-year-old wife of his grandnephew, slept naked beside him. Critics debate whether these acts were acceptable or exploitative.
2. His Complex Marriage
Gandhi’s marriage to Kasturba was both unconventional and strained:
Celibacy and Denial: Gandhi practiced celibacy within his marriage. Kasturba, his wife of over two decades, was denied sex for years after bearing his children.
Mistreatment of Kasturba: Gandhi mistreated his wife, forbidding her from keeping gifts meant for her. He once compared her to a “meek cow” and withheld medical treatment when she was seriously ill.
Mistreatment of Kasturba: Gandhi mistreated his wife, forbidding her from keeping gifts meant for her. He once compared her to a “meek cow” and withheld medical treatment when she was seriously ill.
3. Racial Views and Controversial Statements
Racism in South Africa: During his time in South Africa, Gandhi held racist views against black populations. He referred to them as “Kaffirs,” a derogatory term equivalent to “n-word” in the United States.
Comparison to a Cow: Earlier in their married life, Gandhi compared Kasturba’s face to that of a “meek cow.”
4. Gandhi’s Legacy and Impact
Despite these controversies, Gandhi’s impact on the world remains immense:
Nonviolent Resistance: Gandhi’s doctrine of nonviolent protest (satyagraha) inspired civil rights movements globally.
Father of the Nation: In the eyes of millions, he is the Mahatma (“Great Soul”) and the father of India.
Legacy of Simplicity: Gandhi’s commitment to simplicity, vegetarianism, and self-sufficiency left a lasting impression.
In the end, Mahatma Gandhi was not just a saintly figure but a deeply human one—a man who grappled with his own flaws while striving for justice, equality, and freedom.
Written by - Vishal
Father of the Nation: In the eyes of millions, he is the Mahatma (“Great Soul”) and the father of India.
Legacy of Simplicity: Gandhi’s commitment to simplicity, vegetarianism, and self-sufficiency left a lasting impression.
In the end, Mahatma Gandhi was not just a saintly figure but a deeply human one—a man who grappled with his own flaws while striving for justice, equality, and freedom.
Written by - Vishal
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