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- Arrival in London (1888):
- At 18 years old, Gandhi traveled to London to study law at Inner Temple, one of the four Inns of Court.
- He faced cultural shock but adapted by adopting an English lifestyle, wearing Western clothes, and learning etiquette.
- Academic Life:
- Gandhi was a diligent but unremarkable student in law.
- He studied Roman law, English law, and jurisprudence.
- Passed his exams in 1891 and was called to the Bar as a qualified barrister.
- Personal Growth & Influences:
- Became a strict vegetarian, influenced by the Vegetarian Society and Henry Salt.
- Read Bhagavad Gita and religious scriptures, which shaped his moral and ethical views.
- Developed public speaking skills, though he remained shy and introverted.
- Return to India (1891):
- Returned to Bombay, but struggled to establish a successful law practice.
- Later moved to South Africa in 1893, where his real political awakening began.
