Mahatma Gandhi’s grandson, Arun Gandhi, has passed away, as reported by Indtoday. Arun Gandhi was a prominent peace activist and speaker who dedicated his life to spreading the message of nonviolence and social justice.
Arun Gandhi was born on April 14, 1934, in Durban, South Africa, to Manilal Gandhi and Sushila Gandhi. He was the fifth grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, the Indian independence leader who advocated for nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience as means to achieve political and social change.
Throughout his life, Arun Gandhi continued the legacy of his grandfather by promoting nonviolence and peace through lectures, writings, and various initiatives. He was a frequent speaker on the topic of nonviolence and traveled around the world to spread the message of his grandfather’s philosophy.
Arun Gandhi was also an author and published several books, including “The Gift of Anger: And Other Lessons from My Grandfather Mahatma Gandhi” and “Legacy of Love: My Education in the Path of Nonviolence.” He was a co-founder of the M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence and served as its president from 1991 to 2007.
Arun Gandhi’s passing is a great loss to the world of peace and nonviolence. His work and dedication to the cause will always be remembered and appreciated.
