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My Experiments with Truth: The Autobiography of Mahatma Gandhi
Paperback
Biographies GeneralHistorical FiguresIndian & South Asian History
ISBN13: 9781617202124
Publisher: Wilder Publications
Published: Jan 26 2011
Pages: 352
Weight: 1.14
Height: 0.79 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Mohandas K. Gandhi's My Experiments with Truth is an autobiographical account of moral development, spiritual discipline, and political awakening, tracing the formation of one of the twentieth century's most influential leaders.
In this work, Gandhi recounts his life from early childhood through his years in South Africa, examining the experiences that shaped his commitment to truth (satya) and nonviolence (ahimsa). Rather than a conventional autobiography, the narrative is structured as a series of experiments, each reflecting Gandhi's effort to align thought, action, and ethical principle. Topics include diet, religion, law, civil resistance, and the personal struggles that informed his public philosophy.
Written in a direct and reflective style, the text provides insight into the intellectual and spiritual foundations of nonviolent resistance, later applied in India's struggle for independence. Gandhi's emphasis on self-discipline, moral responsibility, and the pursuit of truth gives the work enduring relevance beyond its historical context.
This edition presents the complete text in a clear, readable format, preserving the integrity of Gandhi's original narrative while making it accessible for contemporary readers.
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