Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy emphasized the importance of control over the body and mind as essential for spiritual growth and service. He viewed the physical body not as an end in itself, but as an instrument to serve higher ideals and the spirit, particularly in the pursuit of truth (Satyagraha) and non-violence.
Consider the following statement : "A sound body means one which bends itself to the spirit and is always a ready instrument at its service." The above statement is attributed to
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