velopment, and traditional societies. India was and continues to be a country ridden with poverty. The country is overpopulated and there is drastic unequal income distribution. The old adage of “rich get richer and poor get poorer” definitely holds true in India. Her economic and technological sectors are underdeveloped in comparison with the “Great Powers” that exist today, and that existed during her time of colonial rule. Presently, more money is spent towards advancing their industrial and technological sectors. Still today, many Indians depend on agriculture as a means of supporting a household. Indian society is based on traditions which are deeply rooted in the culture. These traditions may or may not contribute to their underdevelopment. The caste system which existed in Hindu culture for many years has been officially banned, yet it still somewhat evident in the mentality of modern-day Indians. As we speak, there are still internal differences in this part of the country. Fighting between Hindus and Muslims over the disputed Kashmir region has not yet ceased. Pakistan and India are very competitive amongst themselves. The people of these countries no longer “embrace as bothers”, they fight as enemies. I found the movie to be educational and profoundly touching. Ghandi is a model for all of us, and one can only hope to achieve the same inner-peace that he possesses. His inner beauty exudes and makes him a fascinating man and historical figure. His sensitivity and sympathy and selflessness make him a unique individual. He was a man that was passionate about his beliefs and very strong-willed. He did not stand for hypocrisy, of himself or his mother country. His generosity and compassion are gifts that he spread to the world. My favorite scene was the one in which Mahatma sat next to his wife, after her stroke. There was a moment when this rather unemotional man showed his fears, and his eyes ...
