Mahatma Gandhi

A book full of poetry and musings talking about love life and beyond. Every page has emotions and every word has a meaning. Love, Heartbreaks, confusions, laughter and much more

Assembled with skill and sensitivity, this selection of brief and incisive quotations range from religion and theology, personal and social ethics, service, and international and political affairs, to the family, education, culture, Indian problems, and Gandhi's most original concept, satyagraha - group nonviolent direct action. Some quotes from this book: Ahimsa is the highest ideal. It is meant for the brave, never for the cowardly. Eating for the sake of pleasure is a sin like animal indulgence for the sake of it. The real meaning of economic equality is 'to each according to his need'. Without prayer there is no inward peace.

"My purpose," Mahatma Gandhi writes of this book, "is to describe experiments in the science of Satyagraha, not to say how good I am." Satyagraha, Gandhi's nonviolent protest movement (satya = true, agraha = firmness), came to stand, like its creator, as a moral principle and a rallying cry; the principle was truth and the cry freedom. The life of Gandhi has given fire and fiber to freedom fighters and to the untouchables of the world: hagiographers and patriots have capitalized on Mahatma myths. Yet Gandhi writes: "Often the title Mahatma, Great Soul] has deeply pained me. . . . But I should certainly like to narrate my experiments in the spiritual field which are known only to myself, and from which I have derived such power as I possess for working in the political field." Clearly, Gandhi never renounced the world; he was neither pacifist nor cult guru. Who was Gandhi? In the midst of resurging interest in the man who freed India, inspired the American Civil Rights Movement, and is revered, respected, and misunderstood all over the world, the time is proper to listen to Gandhi himself -- in his own words, his own "confessions," his autobiography. Gandhi made scrupulous truth-telling a religion and his Autobiography inevitably reminds one of other saints who have suffered and burned for their lapses. His simply narrated account of boyhood in Gujarat, marriage at age 13, legal studies in England, and growing desire for purity and reform has the force of a man extreme in all things. He details his gradual conversion to vegetarianism and ahimsa (non-violence) and the state of celibacy (brahmacharya, self-restraint) that became one of his more arduous spiritual trials. In the political realm he outlines the beginning of Satyagraha in South Africa and India, with accounts of the first Indian fasts and protests, his initial errors and misgivings, his jailings, and continued cordial dealings with the British overlords. Gandhi was a fascinating, complex man, a brilliant leader and guide, a seeker of truth who died for his beliefs but had no use for martyrdom or sainthood. His story, the path to his vision of Satyagraha and human dignity, is a critical work of the twentieth century, and timeless in its courage and inspiration.

A sloka-by-sloka interpretation of one of the world's most enduring and influential spiritual texts of the twentieth century. Among the various interpretations of the Bhagavad Gita, the one by Mahatma Gandhi holds a unique position. Unlike other interpretations, Gandhi's commentary is direct and to the point, not offering an opinion on the meaning of the text, but fleshing out the message, often relating it to his own extraordinary experiences. Gandhi interpreted the Bhagavad Gita, which he regarded as a gospel of selfless action, over a period of nine months from February 24th to November 27th, 1926 at Satyagrah Ashram, Ahmedabad. The morning prayer meetings were followed by his discourses and discussions on the Bhagavad Gita. During this time-a period when Gandhi had withdrawn from mass political activity-he devoted much of his time and energy to translating the Gita from Sanskrit into his native Gujarati. As a result, he met with his followers almost daily, after morning prayer sessions, to discuss the Gita's contents and meaning as it unfolded before him. This book is the transcription of those daily sessions. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.

Experience the inspiring and transformative story of Mahatma Gandhi's life in this deluxe hardbound edition. This autobiography chronicles Gandhi's journey from his early years to his role as a leader of India's struggle for independence. This autobiography offers deep insights into his personal life, principles, and philosophy. A journey of truth, non-violence, and self-discovery. Includes profound insights into his philosophy of nonviolence and truth A beautiful cover design with insightful commentary Perfect for fans of history Explores themes of spirituality, nonviolence, and social justice Reveals the inner workings of a visionary leader's mind and heart

Although Mahatma Gandhi had no formal medical training to speak of, he had a clear passion for understanding health and wellness, not only for himself, but for his fellow man. A Guide to Health is a personal account of Gandhi's experiences for self betterment. At the end of each chapter, there is a notes section to jot down section highlights for later reference.

""It is not my purpose to attempt a real autobiography. I simply want to tell the story of my numerous experiments with truth, and as my life consists of nothing but those experiments, it is true that the story will take the shape of an autobiography."" The Story of My Experiments with Truth, the autobiography of Mahatma Gandhi, is a very popular and influential book. It covers the period from his birth (1869) to the year 1921, describing his childhood, his school days, his early marriage, his journeys abroad, his legal studies and practise. In the last chapter, he noted, ""My life from this point onward has been so public that there is hardly anything about it that people do not know..."" ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, was the prominent figure in the freedom struggle in India from the British rule. He is also known as the 'The Father of the Nation', in India. The author has written a number of books and some of them include Character & Nation Building, India of My Dreams, and All Men are Brothers. The author was born on the 2nd of October, 1869, in Porbandar, Gujarat. In the year 1942, he played a key role in launching the Quit India movement, which was intended at forcing the British to leave the nation. As a result of launching this movement, he was thrown in prison and remained there for several years, due to other political offenses allegedly committed by him. At all times, he practised satyagraha, which is the teaching of non-violence. As the British rule ended, he was saddened by India's partition, and tried his best to bring peace among the Sikhs and Muslims. On the 30th of January, 1948, Mahatma Gandhi was shot dead by a Hindu nationalist, for allegedly being highly concerned about the nation's Muslim population.

"""It is not my purpose to attempt a real autobiography. I simply want to tell the story of my numerous experiments with truth, and as my life consists of nothing but those experiments, it is true that the story will take the shape of an autobiography.""

महात्मा गांधी की हत्या दिल्ली में उनके प्रार्थना-सभा में जाते हुए हुई थी। लेकिन इस पर कम ध्यान दिया गया है कि गांधी जी ने प्रार्थना-सभा के रूप में अपने समय और स्वतन्त्रता-संग्राम के दौरान एक अनोखी नैतिक-आध्यात्मिक और राजनैतिक संस्था का आविष्कार किया था। थोड़े आश्चर्य की बात यह है कि आज भी यानी गांधी जी के सेवाग्राम छोड़े ७० से अधिक बरसों बाद भी वहाँ हर दिन सुबह-शाम प्रार्थना-सभा होती है उसमें सभी धर्मों से पाठ होता है जिनमें हिन्दू, इस्लाम, ईसाइयत, बौद्ध, जैन, यहूदी, पारसी आदि शामिल हैं। दुनिया में, जहाँ धर्मों को लेकर इतनी हिंसा-दुराव-आतंक का माहौल है वहाँ कहीं और ऐसा धर्म-समभाव हर दिन नियमित रूप से होता हो, लगता या पता नहीं है।प्रार्थना-सभा में अन्त में गांधी जी बोलते थे। उनके अधिकांश विचार इसी अनौपचारिक रूप में व्यक्त होते थे। उनका वितान बहुत विस्तृत था। उन्हें दो खण्डों में प्रकाशित करना हमारे लिए गौरव की बात है। इसलिए भी रज़ा गांधी को भारत का बुद्ध के बाद दूसरा महामानव मानते थे।