Meaning of life quote from Mahatma Gandhi (Ahmedabad)

"Prayer is not an old woman's idle amusement. Properly understood and applied, it is the most potent instrument of action."

Mahatma Gandhi, age 0 (1869 - 1948)

Ahmedabad, India

April 14, 2026

This perspective on the meaning of life comes from Mahatma Gandhi, based in Ahmedabad, India. As a renowned thinker (1869 - 1948), their words continue to inspire people around the world.

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