Explanation:

Explanation:

Madan Mohan Malaviya and Mahatma Gandhi

• Gandhi and Malaviya remained life-long associates fondly addressing each other as brothers. Gandhi even considered Malaviya as his conscience keeper, referring to him as Dharmatma [righteous soul].

Gopal Krishna Gokhale and Mahatma Gandhi

• Gokhale was among the founders of the Indian National Congress and was a moderate leader. He was nothing less than a mentor and guide to Gandhi.
• Gandhi has thrown ample light on his relationship and association with Gokhale in his autobiography 'My Experiments with Truth', dedicating considerable space to his mentor, highlighting his contributions and praiseworthy characteristics showing Gandhi's humble and grateful nature and also illuminating Gokhale's influential fervour.

Shrimad Rajchandra and Mahatma Gandhi

• Shrimad Rajchandraji had a tremendous and formative influence on the Father of the Nation. Shrimadji shaped Gandhiji’s ideas and guided his beliefs.
• He played a pivotal role in the making of the Mahatma, on the basis of which Gandhiji achieved India’s independence and inspired generations.

Rabindranath Tagore and Mahatma Gandhi

• The title of Mahatma was given to Gandhi by Rabindranath Tagore, the Bengali poet, author, and philosopher. Tagore first used the title in a letter to Gandhi in 1915, writing, "To the one whom India's millions call Mahatma - to him my grateful homage."
• The title means "great soul" in Sanskrit, to express his admiration to Gandhiji's spiritual and moral qualities. He believed that Gandhi was a man of great wisdom, compassion, and courage and that he was an inspiration to people all over the world. The honorific title 'Mahatma', meaning 'Great Soul', has become so synonymous with Gandhi that it almost seems like his given name.