As we traveled through the streets of Mumbai, India yesterday (with the help of a driver and a historian), we visited the home of Mani Bhavan, a friend of Gandhi ‘s with whom Gandhi lived in Bombay from 1917-1934. The home has since been converted into a Gandhi Museum, and the room in which Gandhi stayed is exactly as it was, complete with the actual spinning wheel that Gandhi used. Gandhi started many peace movments from this room in his quest to liberate India from the British.

A torchbearer for non-violence, Gandhi still represents a symbol for peace throughout the world. Just seeing his simple surroundings and the mat he sat upon, I could still feel a sense of calm and peacefulness.