Srinivas, Dr. Ghazal. “Mahatma Gandhi’s Satyagraha.” No Label, 2008. Originally aired on Etv2, retrieved 14 Sep. 2009 from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IAyAt3o94o
This is a tribute song that focuses on Gandhi’s philosophical and spiritual idea of satygraha, which means holding firmly onto truth. He once said, “we can protest and teach people to resist and make it clear to the Government that it cannot look us in this manner” (Pinto 2). Vivek Pinto, a scholar of Gandhi, reflects on the Gandhian value system, 50 years after his death, by noting that his principles are still relevant today for the health and vitality of the Indian economy; specifically in Agriculture (1). Gandhi’s message of strength in non-violent resistance has had a profound impact on leaders in India and worldwide.
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The multimediality of this profile really adds an interesting depth. You've provided a cultural mix, some new knowledge for the casual reader, a visual sense of Gandhi, the sounds of a different culture and our own as a way to link the two. This is exciting.
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