• Gandhi and His Non-violence in Kanthapura and Waiting for Mahatma: A Ray of Hope in Desolation

Nisha

Abstract: The aim of writing this research paper is to highlight the theme of Gandhian ideology which is revealed through a comparative study of two novels, Kanthapura by Raja Rao and Waiting for Mahatma by R.K Narayana. The impact of Gandhian Ideology on the masses would be focused on in these two novels. Waiting for Mahatma deals with the depiction of Mahatma as a character whereas Kanthapura makes a critical study of Gandhian Ideology as physically Gandhi is not present in the novel. No doubt Mahatma Gandhi and his ideologies of equality, discipline, non-violence and love for all are the most desirable ideals in today’s world. These ideologies are India’s gift to the world as he stood up firmly for these ideals. The paper will analyze whether these ideologies work as a savior for the world which is going towards its downfall today due to widespread hatred.