The Genesis

 

Mahatma Foundation is public benefit corporation, B-Corp or B Corporations are a new kind of business that balances purpose and profit. They are legally required to consider the impact of their decisions on their workers, customers, suppliers, community, and the environment. Mahatma Foundation is a community of leaders, driving a global movement of people using business as a force for good, with a primary objective of spreading value, teachings and principles of Mahatma Gandhi all across the world through publishing, events, workshops, seminars, news, e-learning and education. Founded by Gandhian and Social Entrepreneur Amit Sachdeva, Mahatma Foundation is founded on premise of  reform and inspire using teaching of Mahatma Gandhi

 

Meaning of Mahatma

 

Mahatma is an adaptation of the Sanskrit word mahātman, which literally means "great-souled or saint." As a general, uncapitalized English noun, "mahatma" can refer to any great person, it is used as a title of love and respect for the people, who are doing good. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi is called “Mahatma Gandhi” for his teachings and principles for non-violence, civil rights, selfless service, truth, and simple living across the world. Noble laureate Rabindranath Tagore is said to have used this title for Gandhi ji on 6 March 1915. 

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On an average, Mahatma Gandhi walked around 18 km every day for nearly 40 years. (During his campaigns from 1914 to 1948, it is estimated that he walked approximately 79,000 km, which is equivalent to circling the Earth twice.). That was because no matter where he was, or how busy he was, Gandhi never skipped his walks.

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Our logo is inspired by his continues walking for the wellbeing of others, thus reminding us to do the same. We are trying to walk on his footsteps, following the path he has shown and at the same time spreading his teachings and principles.

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