This quote comes from Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, commonly known around the world as Mahatma Gandhi or in India as Bapu. Gandhi was the political and spiritual leader of India during the Indian Independence movement, and since his birthday (a national holiday) falls on the 2nd October - shortly after my arrival here in India - I thought it only right to pay my respects. The following day I headed out with Melissa, a fellow volunteer, and together we travelled by auto rickshaw to Old Delhi and to the final resting place of Gandhi. Raj Ghat was our destination, the site is a memorial to Gandhi and marks the spot of his cremation on 31st January 1984. Upon entering the gates we found it to be very peaceful and well maintained; a lovely refuge from the hustle
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