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What does it mean?
Gandhi argues that physical exercise deserves equal importance to mental study.
In plain terms
Physical training should be as important as mental training in school.
What can you take from it?
Physical and mental training should be equally valued.

Where it applies

  • school scheduling
  • parenting advice

Putting it to work

  • balancing sports and study
  • promoting physical health

Questions to consider

  • How do we measure training success?
  • Is the mind more important than the body?

Another view

Priorities may vary based on specific educational goals or resources.

More from Mahatma Gandhi

  1. Indian curricula should include Hindi, Sanskrit, Persian, Arabic, and English.

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  2. A man of truth must also be a man of care.

    Permalink to quote #49
  3. Knowledge of Sanskrit must be for every Hindu boy and girl.

    Permalink to quote #46

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