Less is more (Gandhian Philosophy)

Vinita Narula

Less was more, for this half- naked fakir

 Who shunned tuxedo and the barrister’s cloak.

 In bare skin and a self-spun loin cloth he trod the earth.

 Chose frugal meals,

And goat milk over lavishly laid out spreads

Remaining almost hungry,

Half-filled stomach before going to bed.

He exhorted the people to keep the mind alert,

 use wisdom to find answers to the lone question-

How to liberate instead.

Use lower limbs take over the motorized wheels

Tread the dirt laden rural paths

in place of gleaming urban good feels.

Keep away all ego, gain unparalleled inner strength.

He himself chose a mere “lathi”

not grenades or guns to break free of tough barriers,

and shackles.

Thus became a glow worm

 raising curtains from all -pervasive gloom

Alleviating deep rooted misery to have populace smile

 and again bloom

Become an immortal national hero

 an example for the universe.

A beacon like this “half naked fakir” never before seen.

A special one of its own kind.

Proved to one and all

That less is more

to regain one’s own happiness

 and very well deserved pride.

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Setu, October 2023 :: Gandhian Philosophy