I can not believe that only just today, I discovered Gandhi, and his belief structure. Sure, I knew his name and knew that he was a prominent figure in India, but I did not know his beliefs, and just now I come to find out that his beliefs mirror my own. Satyagraha, a word coined by Gandhi, defines my beliefs almost perfectly.

I also find it amazing that I have come to the same conclusions in life as Gandhi himself, but without any influence from knowing him or about his life and beliefs. We being two separate individuals, in different countries, cultures, and times, both come to the same beliefs on following and living in accordance with, “Truth” or “Satya.”

The more I read about his beliefs the more I find them in accordance with my own. For example, Gandhi found that uncovering the truth was not always popular, as many people were resistant to change, preferring instead to maintain the existing status quo because of inertia, self-interest or misguided beliefs. He also discovered that once the truth was on the march nothing could stop it. All it took was time to achieve traction and gain momentum.

Gandhi once said:

“The Truth is far more powerful than any weapon of mass destruction.”

“An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind.”

“There are many causes I am prepared to die for but no causes I am prepared to kill for.”

It’s as if he spoke my own thoughts.

This is a man who dedicated his life and actions to seeking “Truth.” A man after my own heart. I think I have found myself a Hero. This is a huge discovery for me and I have a feeling of relief and excitement. Today, I will purchase and begin reading his book, “Gandhi – an Autobiography – The Story of My Experiments with Truth.”