Most people know that was a man of peace. He was known for non violent resistance which helped India gain it's independence.
But many people do not know some of the more intimate details of his life. His special diet and habit of fasting helped him to have visions of a somewhat mystic nature.
Unfortunate side effects of his dietary practices were weakening of the bones resulting in fragility, and probably halitosis ( bad breath ). He often walked barefoot where ever he went, resulting in some very hard callouses on his feet. Which means . .
He was a Super Calloused Fragile Mystic Cursed by Halitosis.