Gandhi’s vast spiritual universe of devotion has gained greater relevance: Prof. Tolpadi
Professor Rajaram Tolpadi recently discussed the enduring relevance of Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy and his spiritual devotion during a lecture in Kerala. The event highlighted Gandhi's vision of truth and non-violence as essential components for modern society.
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Mahatma Gandhi stands among India’s greatest philosophers. His distinctive philosophy and his vast spiritual universe of devotion have gained even greater relevance today than ever before, said Rajaram Tolpadi, retired professor of Mangalore University.
He delivered a special lecture on ‘Gandhiji and Rashtra Kavi Govinda Pai’, organised by Rashtra Kavi Manjeshwara Govinda Pai Memorial Trust at Gilivindu, the residence of Pai in Manjeshwar, Kasaragod district, Keralam, on Friday (October 2).
Speaking about Gandhiji’s devotional depth, he said that the Mahatma’s prayer meetings featured devotional songs such as Vaishnava Janato Tene Kahiye and Raghupati Raghav Rajaram, revealing a profound radiance of bhakti . A sincere devotee of Rama, Gandhiji saw both Eshwar and Allah as manifestations of the divine. Gandhiji represented the finest modern expression of India’s bhakti tradition, simultaneously standing as one of the country’s foremost philosophers, Prof. Tolpadi noted.
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