Gandhi Study Circle, Hindu College

The Gandhi Study Circle of Hindu College, University of Delhi aims to create a safe and thriving intellectual space to discuss and deliberate the ideas and philosophy of arguably the foremost visionary of and for India, the father of the nation Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. Also known as Bapu and Mahatma, Gandhis contribution in making of the Indian nation is unparalleled, simultaneously adopting the role of not only a freedom fighter but also a theorist, philosopher, social reformer, lawyer and a saint. It is pertinent to keep revisiting Gandhis thoughts and ideas as they hold immense value in the fractured contemporary world we live in. From his idea of village based governance to his dedication to end untouchability, the path of truth and non violence will hold abiding relevance and generate newer forms of engagement in years to come. On an especially relevant note, his thoughts and action to achieve interfaith harmony and maintaining a modicum of mutual love amidst disagreements ...