A religious act cannot be performed with the aid of the bayonet or the bomb.

In 1938 Mahatma Gandhi wrote a bracing and, at times, discomfiting essay on the claims of justice and nationhood in Palestine. Profoundly informed by its author's sympathy for the plights of Jews and Arabs alike, this text is also uncompromising in its advocacy of the path of non-violence--even in the most challenging of circumstances. Justice in Palestine is an essential work by one of the twentieth century's most powerful and authoritative voices.

Gandhi's ideas are as meaningful today as they were during his long and inspiring life. His enlightening thoughts and beliefs, especially on violence and the atomic bomb, reveal his eloquent foresight about our contemporary world. The words of one of the greatest men of the twentieth century, chosen by the award-winning director Richard Attenborough from Gandhi's letters, speeches, and published writings, explore the prophet's timeless thoughts on daily life, cooperation, nonviolence, faith, and peace.

This bestselling volume includes an introduction by Attenborough and an afterword by Time magazine Senior Foreign Correspondent Johanna McGeary that places Gandhi's life and work in the historical context of the twentieth century. This book and the film Gandhi were the result of producer/director Richard Attenborough's long commitment to keeping alive the flame of Gandhi's spiritual achievement and the wisdom of his actions and his words. They are the wisdom and words of peace. Also included are twenty striking historical photographs, specially selected from the archives at the National Gandhi Museum in New Delhi, that capture the important personal, political, and spiritual aspects of Gandhi's career.

Experience the inspiring and transformative story o 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.

• Includes profound insights into his philosophy of nonviolence and truth
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• Explores themes of spirituality, nonviolence, and social justice
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One has to speak out and stand up for one's convictions. Inaction at a time of conflagration is inexcusable.--Mahatma Gandhi

The basic principles of Gandhi's philosophy of non-violence (Ahimsa) and non-violent action (Satyagraha) were chosen by Thomas Merton for this volume in 1965. In his challenging Introduction, Gandhi and the One-Eyed Giant, Merton emphasizes the importance of action rather than mere pacifism as a central component of non-violence, and illustrates how the foundations of Gandhi's universal truths are linked to traditional Hindu Dharma, the Greek philosophers, and the teachings of Christ and Thomas Aquinas.

Educated as a Westerner in South Africa, it was Gandhi's desire to set aside the caste system as well as his political struggles in India which led him to discover the dynamic power of non-cooperation. But, non-violence for Gandhi was not simply a political tactic, as Merton observes: the spirit of non-violence sprang from an inner realization of spiritual unity in himself. Gandhi's politics of spiritual integrity have influenced generations of people around the world, as well as civil rights leaders from Martin Luther King, Jr. and Steve Biko to Václav Havel and Aung San Suu Kyi.

Mark Kurlansky has written an insightful preface for this edition that touches upon the history of non-violence and reflects the core of Gandhi's spiritual and ethical doctrine in the context of current global conflicts.

Mahatma Gandhi was a profound and original thinker, one of the most influential figures in the history of the twentieth century, and a famous advocate of non-violent civil resistance. His many and varied writings largely respond to the specific challenges he faced throughout his life, and they show his evolving ideas, as well as his deepening spirituality and humanity, over several decades. Drawn from the full range of Gandhi's published work--books, articles, broadcasts, interviews, letters--this superb selection illuminates his thinking on religion and spirituality, on society and its problems, on politics and British rule, and on non-violence and civil disobedience. The pieces are arranged to underscore Gandhi's belief that transformation in human life should be from the roots upwards, from the individual through to social and political relations. The Introduction by Judith Brown--a leading authority on Gandhi--provides a succinct account of his life and his ambiguous role in the Indian nationalist movement, examines what kind of thinker and writer Gandhi was, and shows how he built a coherent body of thought.

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A sloka-by-sloka interpretation of a great work by a great sage. The Bhagavad Gita is perhaps the greatest work of practical Indian philosophy. Among the various interpretations of the Bhagavad Gita, the one by Mahatma Gandhi holds a unique position. In his own words, his interpretation of the Bhagavad Gita is designed for the common man - who has little or no literary equipment, who has neither the time nor the desire to read the Gita in the original, and yet who stands in need of its support. 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.

At the insistence of Swami Anand, Gandhiji set upon to record his autobiography, covering his life from early childhood to 1920. The Story of My Experiments with Truth lists the life experiences of Gandhi ji, all of which contributed to his spiritual evolvement, and in turn, influenced his way of thinking. The book reflects his thoughts during the events that finally led to the movement of Swaraj. Gandhi's inner conflicts, as described in the book, portray him as a common Indian man, to whom people can easily relate. This book is a must read, as it is a live example of how modesty, wisdom and truth adapt themselves in the making of a Mahatma.

A Guide To Health by Mahatma Gandhi. Gandhi shares his thoughts and practices on heath and fitness.

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After the great war it is difficult, to point out a single nation that is happy; but this has come out of the war, that there is not a single nation outside India, that is not either free or striving to be free. It is said that we, too, are on the road to freedom, that it is better to be on the certain though slow course of gradual unfoldment of freedom than to take the troubled and dangerous path of revolution whether peaceful or violent, and that the new Reforms are a half-way house to freedom.

It is certainly my good fortune that this booklet of mine is receiving wide attention. The original is in Gujarati. It had a chequered career. It was first published in the columns of the 'Indian Opinion' of South Africa. It was written in 1908 during my return voyage from London to South Africa in answer to the Indian school of violence, and its prototype in South Africa.

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.

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.

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M. K. Gandhi, popularly known as Mahatma Gandhi is a world renowned figure. He is known for his diligent yet peaceful fight against the British rule in India. Entitled 'Father of the Nation', Gandhi has been a leading figure for thousands of men and women across globe. He himself led a disciplined life and followed the principle of Ahimsa (non-violence) and Truth. But his teachings are not limited to political thought. In this book he has discussed in detail the meaning of health, how to live a healthy life and has also suggested some simple treatments for common ailments. It is a practical guide to health for all.

M. K. Gandhi, popularly known as Mahatma Gandhi is a world renowned figure. He is known for his diligent yet peaceful fight against the British rule in India. Entitled 'Father of the Nation', Gandhi has been a leading figure for thousands of men and women across globe. He himself led a disciplined life and followed the principle of Ahimsa (non-violence) and Truth. Hind Swaraj or Indian Home Rule is the first definitive writing of Mahatma Gandhi, and which continues to evoke critical interest the world over even now, literally means 'self-rule in India'.