5 Truths of Being the Change: An ode to Mahatma Gandhi:

Mahatma was a great leader not just for Indians but for the entire world. Though in the contemporary world one could argue that those ideals that Mahatma Gandhi stood for belong to a past, nothing can be farther to truth.

The ideals that he stood for and propagated, the ones of Truth, #beingthechange, nonviolence, and honesty are eternal necessities not just for individuals, organizations, and societies but for humanity to co-exist and progress responsibly. Simple Energy is guided by the strength of these very ideals of honesty, truth and being the change.

On his birth anniversary, Simple would like to reaffirm his ideals and pledge to continue in impacting positively.

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THE IDEALS of MAHATMA:

1.??????Be the Change you want to See in this world! Gandhiji led by example in all that he voiced. He was an epitome of practice and encouraged all to be what we wanted to experience. Simple Energy is wholeheartedly inspired by this and practices to #BetheChange motto. Our performance achievement grids are not classified in the traditional approaches but that which qualifies #beingthechange to #InfluencingChange. All aspects of success and achievements and leadership are a metric derived to transform with change. The power to influence change being that change yourself is ingrained in us as a strong culture. Whilst some voice it, we live it each day practising #BeingtheChange.

2.??????“Triumph of Truth – Satyameva Jayate”: Gandhiji embodied the ideal of being truthful in all aspects of one’s conduct. He spoke of truth and walked with truthfulness in his actions in the face of the toughest challenges to self and towards India’s independence struggle. He had the courage to fight for what was true till his last breath.

3.??????Forgiveness is nobility: The weak avenge and the strong forgive, this simple understanding does bring about the necessary transformation towards really focusing on what matters and not expending energy on the unnecessary. Gandhiji forgave and stood as a beacon of hope for tolerance and failures. In business and driving people to culture Simple bears this very effectively in ensuring the space for failures and learning are ample and lived each day.

4.??????Perseverance: Gandhiji was resolute in his decisions and actions. He never gave up unless he achieved what he set out to do. Young sometimes get unfocused because of wavering interests and lack of determination. Gandhiji taught us that staying focused and persevering with truth, and principles is the key to great achievements. During India's freedom movement, Gandhi's satyagraha proved how perseverance and hard work can give excellent results. At Simple perseverance is the key to our excellence in our product builds and demonstrates the achievements in our Engineering and solving locally in building a global product.

5.??????Mind is stronger than the body: Gandhiji was frail but with a mightier mind he stood an empire down for India’s freedom struggle. While honesty and truthfulness were universally accepted winning traits even before Gandhi existed, it was Gandhi who lived and showed how these principles can be abided by in everyday life. We build what we dream in being the change with persistence and truth.

This inspiration guides Simple’s ideals in making in India for the world with the prowess of true engineering which made us the fastest two-wheeler Electric Vehicle in India today. ?By following Gandhiji’s simple thoughts you can see a huge difference in the way people and society in general perceive and treat one. Our culture at Simple draws from this ideal and fosters being authentic and truthful in our day-to-day work and conduct. This strength has carried forward towards building an organisation for excellence.

While honesty and truthfulness were universally accepted winning traits even before Gandhi existed, it was Gandhi who lived and showed how these principles can be abided by in everyday life. He serves as an inspiring example for us to learn to emerge stronger and achieve success.