Gandhi: Ek Sacharitra Jeevani (Hindi)

The life and ideals of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi are a source of inspiration to the entire world, but it was precisely the complexity of his personality that made him so exceptionally fascinating. There are many subtle details of his life and intellectual development that have remained obscured by the grandeur of his achievements. Bringing these details together in this illustrated biography brings the most revered figure in modern Indian history to life, and in doing so, this book sets a new benchmark in the context of all other works on the subject. Gandhi: An Illustrated Biography is an intimate study of the evolution of a mischievous, vivacious boy into a Mahatma. From his early education and early marriage in Kathiawar to his first encounters with the grandeur of London, from his chance employment in a legal case in South Africa to his train ride to Pietermaritzburg that led to his first fight for equality, from his relatively unsuccessful career as a lawyer to his global reputation as a champion of human rightsGandhi was a rare rebel who redefined the meaning of mass resistance for generations to come. This book is the culmination of extensive research that delves into Gandhis life, following the trail left by photographs collected from sources around the world. The systematic text and accompanying photographs reveal Gandhis unique complexityhis successes and failures, his intimate relationships with his contemporaries, and even his complex relationship with his own family. This book is a difficult venture brought out with deep passion and an attempt to popularise Gandhis methods and message for a new generation of readers.