John S. Hoyland

""They Saw Gandhi"" is a book written by John S. Hoyland that tells the story of the great Indian leader Mahatma Gandhi through the perspectives of his contemporaries. The book is a collection of anecdotes, memoirs, and personal accounts of people who knew and interacted with Gandhi during his lifetime. The author has compiled these narratives to provide a unique and insightful glimpse into the life and work of one of the most influential figures in modern history. The book covers Gandhi's early life, his political and social activism, his philosophy of non-violence, and his role in India's struggle for independence from British rule. Through the eyes of his contemporaries, readers can gain a deeper understanding of Gandhi's personality, his motivations, and the impact he had on the world. Overall, ""They Saw Gandhi"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in history, politics, or social justice. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

First published in 1931, The Cross Moves East examines Gandhi’s concept of Satyagraha (non-violent resistance) and analyses its philosophical parallels with Christian principles. The book begins by exploring the Cross and its significance in Christian history and theology. It then provides a commentary on Christianity and Indian religions. The author delves into India’s spiritual traditions of devotion and explores the origins and development of Satyagraha. He creates a thoughtful comparison between Eastern spiritual traditions and Western religious thought. The author concludes with a hopeful vision that Western societies might embrace Satyagraha’s principles to address major social challenges, particularly international conflicts. This book will be a valuable read for students and researchers of comparative religion and philosophy.

The author of Indian Crisis (first published in 1943) spent over fifteen years as an educationalist and social and religious worker in India and was awarded the Kaiser-i-Hind Gold Medal for Public Service. He has had prolonged personal acquaintance not only with the Indian “intellectuals”, but also with the concrete problems of poverty, famine, and epidemic as they are met with not only in the Indian industrial city and the small country town, but also in the villages in agricultural districts and amongst the jungle tribes. He is convinced that the present British system must give way as swiftly as possible to a future in which India shall have liberty to devise and run her own system of government. The difficulties ahead, especially in regard to the multitudinous divisions of caste, creed, and community, are squarely faced; the tragic failures and mistakes of the recent war years are dealt with; and full consideration is given to the permanent influence of great movements of thought, which coming from the distant past mould both personalities and movements in modern India. This book will be beneficial for anyone interested in the colonial history of India.

Songs From Prison: Translations Of Indian Lyrics Made In Jail is a book by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, also known as Mahatma Gandhi. The book is a collection of poems and songs that were written by Indian freedom fighters who were imprisoned during the struggle for independence from British rule. Gandhi, who was also imprisoned several times during this period, translated these songs from their original languages into English. The book includes lyrics from various Indian languages such as Hindi, Gujarati, Bengali, and Marathi. The themes of the songs range from patriotism and nationalism to love and devotion. The book also includes an introduction by Gandhi, where he explains the importance of music in the Indian independence movement and how these songs helped to unite and inspire the people. Songs From Prison: Translations Of Indian Lyrics Made In Jail provides a unique glimpse into the cultural and political landscape of India during the early 20th century. It is a valuable resource for those interested in Indian history, literature, and music, as well as those who seek inspiration from the struggles of those who fought for freedom and justice. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.