Mahatma Gandhi
by Steve Simon
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24.000 x 30.000 inches
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Title
Mahatma Gandhi
Artist
Steve Simon
Medium
Painting - Oil On Canvas
Description
Mahatma Gandhi in meditation with Rama the Supreme Being in the background. Gandhi prayed to Rama and it is believed he uttered Rama's name three times after being shot and before dying. "Ahimsa" the Jain word for non-violence and Gandhi's life cause appears above his head. You may view a video of this painting at http://youtu.be/2nG7McOI73I
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November 9th, 2012
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Art Fernandez
Hey Steve I like this Gandhi Guy!! Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was the preeminent leader of Indian nationalism in British-ruled India. Employing nonviolent civil disobedience, Gandhi led India to independence and inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world. Wikipedia Born: October 2, 1869, Porbandar, India Assassinated: January 30, 1948, New Delhi, India Education: Alfred High School, Rajkot (1877), University College London, Samaldas Arts College Awards: Time's Person of the Year Parents: Karamchand Gandhi, Putlibai Gandhi kind looks like Ben Kingsly kinda looks like art