Gandhi's last words

Recently there is an engaging debate on what Gandhi's last words were before he was shot dead by Nathuram Godse. Godse has mentioned that he did not say 'Hey Ram' as was widely believed. An other version of the story goes that he said 'Ram.. Ram" before dying. Today, I read in an article about a person Venkita someone who was very close (physically) to Gandhi at the time of his death and he said that Gandhi did not utter a single word before he died.

Now why am I writing about Gandhi's last words? Seriously, what difference does it make other than a quiz question whether Gandhi uttered 'Hey Ram' or 'Ram Ram' or whatever? Does it change the fact that he is a great human being and a noble soul? Why are people even interested in this debate?

Now, I am not a Gandhian and neither do I endorse his beliefs and actions. I am very critical about some of his actions - favoritism (towards Nehru), his practices of Brahmacharism (with acts of lying nude with some female activists to showcase his self control) etc., But that does not deny his greatness. Yes, I agree his methods were unique and controversial, but he was the face of Indian freedom movement. People stood up to his requests, had belief in his words and actions and were ready to give up everything and follow his way to freedom. He was the binding force of the variegated classes of people.

So, I urge people to stop quarreling among petty issues like his last words and give the 'Father of the Nation' the respect he commands and deserves.