6/27/2007

Have you ever seen the picture of Gandhi or him on the TV program? If so, do you remember what he was wearing?

In 1917, he travelled all over India. He saw the terrible poverty of the people there. He saw the dirty clothes of women by chance. And he told her to clean the clothes. However, she said to Gandhi's wife who was also taking a trip with him that "See, I have no other clothes. I have put on the only piece of cloth I have! How am I to wash it?" Gandhi was really moved at her statement. Then, he decided to be simplar still from this point though he was stll in simple clothes. He gave up wearing a cap and a shirt. Instead, he wore only a lion-cloth. His compassion appeared in his wearing.

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