Dear Daughter,
Today is the birthday of a very important and courageous man named Gandhi. He is considered the father of India and his birthday was celebrated all over India today.
Gandhi believed in something from Sanskrit called ahimsã, which means non-violence. Gandhi believed that it was wrong to hurt any creature with violence. This is also true of people who try to follow the example of the Buddha as well who thought it was wrong to harm any creature.
Gandhi wanted India to be independent from Britain, but did not want there to be a war, so he started a movement based on non-violence called "Quit India" so that India would be governed by the Indians again. Because of Gandhi, India showed the world that war is not always the answer.
Today is known as International Non-Violence because of him. He proved that we can solve our differences, no matter how big they are peacefully if we really try. He was a model for all of us to try and follow I believe.
I love you,
Papa
Today is the birthday of a very important and courageous man named Gandhi. He is considered the father of India and his birthday was celebrated all over India today.
Gandhi believed in something from Sanskrit called ahimsã, which means non-violence. Gandhi believed that it was wrong to hurt any creature with violence. This is also true of people who try to follow the example of the Buddha as well who thought it was wrong to harm any creature.
Gandhi wanted India to be independent from Britain, but did not want there to be a war, so he started a movement based on non-violence called "Quit India" so that India would be governed by the Indians again. Because of Gandhi, India showed the world that war is not always the answer.
Today is known as International Non-Violence because of him. He proved that we can solve our differences, no matter how big they are peacefully if we really try. He was a model for all of us to try and follow I believe.
I love you,
Papa
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