2nd Oct was Gandhi Jayanti and all channels were showing some or the other movie involving Gandhi ji or patriotism. I was watching Gandhi movie directed by Richard Attenborough and starring Ben Kingsley as Gandhi. I must admit that I was flattened and thoroughly impressed by the way Ben has presented the character. Man, no Indian artist could have done that much justice to Gandhi ji’s character as was done by him. His way of talking walking, everything was just superb.
I had never given thought to Gandhi’s character in Indian history. But after watching that movie, without missing a single shot, I was really impressed by that person’s leadership qualities. I work in a team and I know the importance of a leader. But are people really able to live life as a leader is my question. You are made a leader because of the experience, but are you a leader in real sense. Would people walk miles altogether just for you? Are people passionate about what you say, command or do?
According to me, the parameters of being a leader have changed in today’s world. You can’t expect people to follow you blindly. People are much more learned and they are educated about the world around them and so they make decisions by logic and not just by enthusiasm or feelings. I bet there can’t be a person born in today’s world of a stature like Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. But still hats off to Gandhi, his philosophy of living life and his ideologies….
2 comments:
hey nice post man!!!
came here thru Biggie's blog!
Learning and education gives you ability to make wise decisions. When Gandhiji walked with a million people walking behind him, it doesnot mean that those people were uneducated, illiterate or just flocked like sheep. People walk behind a leader when he shows them a common goal. A common goal that makes them all associate with one another.
My friend Sateesh says - I am so matured that I cant feel like listening to any one. Being matured doesnt make your ego swell beyond the ability to listen and make decisions.
Even if Gandhi comes today - there will be many million people walking behind him for any noble cause.
It is not education that made people blind towards a common goal but it is their own selfishness and insensitivity to others problem that caused this kind of society.
Regards,
Sree Nagesh U.
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