Acharya Vinoba Bhave

On 11th September, 2021, the Prime Minister paid rich tributes to Acharya Vinoba Bhave on his Jayanti.

About Acharya Vinoba Bhave

  • He was born as Vinayak Narahari Bhave in Gagode, Bombay Presidency, on September 11, 1895.
  • From a political and spiritual standpoint, he was drawn to Mahatma Gandhi's beliefs and ideologies, and he regarded Gandhi to be his teacher.
  • He met Gandhi on June 7, 1916 and took resident at the Kochrab Ashram in Ahmedabad.
  • The name Vinoba (a traditional Marathi epithet signifying great respect) was conferred upon him by Mama Phadke.

Contributions

Role in Freedom Struggle

  • He participated in non-cooperation ....
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