Gandhi "A man is but a product of his thoughts; what he thinks, he becomes" (World Book 219). Gandhi was a man who believed that the mind is more powerful than anything else. He developed a method of direct social action based on principles of courage, nonviolence, and truth; which he called Satyagraha. He used this method to fight many political causes successfully. He led campaigns for rights in South Africa and edited a newspaper called …showed first 75 words of 920 total…

…showed last 75 words of 920 total…way to a prayer meeting and was shot 3 times by a Hindu fanatic who opposed his program of tolerance for all peoples and religions. Gandhi showed miraculous efforts in peace and nonviolence which led to India's independence from Great Britain. His life left an important mark on India's society and history. His accomplishments changed both India and its people forever. He will always be remembered as a great hero and an inspiration to all peoples.