Books by Mahatma Gandhi that deserve spots on your bookshelf
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Last updated on - Oct 2, 2018, 08:00 IST01/5Here is a list of five must-read books from his collection
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, also known as Mahatma Gandhi is considered one of the greatest non-violent leaders of all time. He led India to freedom from the British and hence got popularly called ‘Mahatma’, meaning great soul. The much-talked-about man penned down quite a few books himself and today we have brought you 5 books of his that totally deserve spots on your bookshelf. Take a look...
02/5'The Story of my Experiments with Truth'
This book covers all aspects of his life from early childhood up till 1921. The book even provides a deep social and spiritual perspective of how he developed his life’s principles and how he remained fierce in his beliefs throughout. This book will give you a better insight into his life and why and how he aimed towards perfection.
03/5'Hind Swaraj'
This book was written in 1909 when the British rule coming to an end in India had seemed like a distant dream. This book proves that the Mahatma had already envisioned his goal - freedom from the British - when most in the country couldn't even have dreamt it. He even talks about the path he envisioned to take to achieve his goal in this book.
04/5'India of my Dreams'
This book is a compilation of passages from writings and speeches of Mahatma Gandhi. This book is a tremendous source of inspiration and comes through as a reflection on dreams. The book has gained popularity with a lot of entrepreneurs and in the hand of visionaries, it will serve as a huge source of inspiration for someone looking to start a new business.
05/5'Village Swaraj'
This book contains Gandhi’s views on the decentralisation of economic and political power through the organisation of Village Panchayats so as to diffuse widely among ordinary people a capacity for collective action. The publication contains Gandhiji's views on different aspects of rural life including agriculture, village industry, animal husbandry, transport, basic education, health and hygiene too.