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Recall the face of the poorest and the weakest man whom you may have seen, and ask yourself if the step you contemplate is going to be of any use to him. Will he gain anything by it? Will it restore him to a control over his own life and destiny? In other words, will it lead to swaraj for the hungry and spiritually starving millions?",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[87,92,97],{"id":88,"tag":89},1972752,{"id":90,"tag_name":91},222,"inspirational",{"id":93,"tag":94},1972747,{"id":95,"tag_name":96},682,"charity",{"id":98,"tag":99},1972748,{"id":100,"tag_name":101},5515,"helping-others",{"id":103,"quote_text":104,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":105,"source":106,"quote_tag":107,"commentary":113},136181,"I have already stated publicly that my blessings should be asked for only such marriages where one of the contracting parties is a Harijan. But in reality where is the need for blessings ? 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However, upon closer examination, it reveals a paradoxical insight: Gandhi is not advocating for blessings based on external criteria (e.g., caste), but rather suggesting that true blessings arise from the intentions and motivations behind the marriage. The tension here lies in Gandhi's recognition that external validation or social expectations can often undermine the intrinsic value of relationships.\n\n**How to Use This**\nIn today's world, this quote can be applied by modern professionals and creatives who seek to cultivate meaningful relationships. Rather than seeking external validation or trying to meet societal expectations, individuals should focus on building relationships grounded in shared values, mutual support, and a sense of service to each other. 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