Who was gandhi's adopted daughter

Mirabehn was an Englishwoman, whose relentless quest for the unknown eventually brought her to the Indian subcontinent where she met with Mahatma Gandhi. Thus began a mentor-disciple relationship which remained unwavering. She was born Madeleine Slade in During her adolescence, she conceived a deep passion for European classical music, especially the masterpieces of Beethoven.

Image Credit: Abe Books.

Why did gandhi resign from the indian national congress

The sublime music instilled a sense of spirituality and otherworldliness in her. It also sowed the seeds of her quest for the unknown, which she cherished all her life. She was a music teacher by profession. Her infatuation with Beethoven led the young Madeline to the legendary French litterateur Romain Rolland who wrote prolifically about the maestro.

When she met Rolland in Villeneuve, Rolland mentioned that he had just finished a book on Gandhi. He enquired if she had heard of Gandhi. Madeline replied she had not.

How did gandhi gain independence

She then experienced a powerful need to go to Gandhi. In , Madeline was determined to travel to India to meet Gandhi. Her family supported her decision. Around that time, she was perturbed by the news about Gandhi undertaking a fast to promote communal harmony and his condition was deteriorating.