Admirable Quote by Mahatma Gandhi
“In Hinduism we have got an admirable foot-rule to measure every shastra and every rule of conduct, and that is truth.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address on ethics, 1930
Proposes truth as the ultimate standard for evaluating all scriptures and conduct, emphasizing moral consistency.
In simple terms: Truth is the ultimate measure.
Live by truth.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal conduct
- policy making
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we apply truth across cultures?
- What challenges arise when truth conflicts with law?
Truth can be interpreted differently.