Impact of Gandhian Thoughts on Indian Novelists and its Relevance

Abstract

On forecasting back the golden pages of the world history, it may be realized that the greatness of man must be measured not by the amount of adoration accorded him but by the impact of his life on others. One of the most popular social-political figure of Indian politicsis Mahatma Gandhi. He has been an immense source of writing himself and has influenced different disciplines and very many writers from different fields like history, politics, philosophy, literature, sociology etc. It was his way of life, his thoughts, his actions, his implementtion of ideas on his own and his philosphic chanting which played an eminent role in the minds of people. People got inspiration from him and listened carefully what he laid down. Gandhian ideologies like truth, non-violence, simplicity, dignity of labour, views on trusteeship, village handicrafts or machinery everything is relevant in present times. These ideas provided a panecia to all the challenges existing in the society.