Describe symbolism in Gandhi by Louis Fischer

In Chapter 20, the country is jubilant that Gandhi lives and that conditions are improved for the Harijans. Nehru who ridiculed Gandhi for fasting for the Harijan cause joins in the good will that is apparent everywhere. "What a magician, I thought, was this little man sitting in Yeravda Prison, and how well he knew how to pull the strings that pulled the people's hearts." Temples heretofore closed to untouchables are opening their doors to them. Holy men were seen openly dining with Harijans. The pact symbolizes a religious reformation and a psychological revolution. Gandhi is attaining his goal—he is changing the heart of India.