Gita According to Gandhi by Mahadev Desai: Mahatma Gandhi, one of the most influential figures in modern history, presents his interpretations and reflections on the Bhagavad Gita in this enlightening book. Through his insightful commentary, Gandhi explores the profound spiritual and ethical teachings of the Gita, emphasizing the principles of nonviolence, selflessness, and the pursuit of truth. Key Points: Offers Gandhi's personal perspective on the timeless teachings of the Bhagavad Gita. Explores the concepts of duty, righteousness, and the battle between good and evil. Provides practical guidance on leading a moral and purposeful life based on Gandhian principles. In the Days of the Comet by H.G. Wells: H.G. Wells takes readers on a captivating journey through time and space in this science fiction novel. Set against the backdrop of a world on the brink of destruction, the story follows the transformative impact of a cosmic event on humanity, challenging conventional notions of love, society, and the human condition. Gita According to Gandhi serves as a spiritual compass, offering profound wisdom and guidance for individuals seeking to lead a life of purpose, integrity, and compassion. It emphasizes the unity of all beings and the interconnectedness of humanity, inspiring readers to embrace the principles of nonviolence and strive for the greater good. Through the timeless teachings of the Bhagavad Gita and Gandhi's profound interpretation, this book illuminates a path towards self-realization, inner peace, and spiritual growth. It serves as a beacon of hope, reminding us of the transformative power of selflessness, self-discipline, and the pursuit of truth on our journey towards self-mastery and the realization of our divine potential.

Discourses on the Gita by M.K. Gandhi: In this enlightening work, Mahatma Gandhi offers profound insights and interpretations of the Bhagavad Gita, a sacred Hindu scripture. Through his discourses, Gandhi delves into the essence of the Gita's teachings, emphasizing the principles of non-violence, selfless action, and spiritual wisdom. The book serves as a guiding light for readers seeking moral and spiritual guidance, showcasing Gandhi's deep understanding of the Gita's timeless wisdom and its relevance to contemporary life. Key Aspects of the Book "Discourses on the Gita": Bhagavad Gita Interpretation: Gandhi's discourses present his unique perspective on the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, revealing its profound philosophical and ethical lessons. Non-Violence and Ahimsa: The book emphasizes the core principle of non-violence (ahimsa), which was central to Gandhi's philosophy and his path of satyagraha (nonviolent resistance). Practical Spirituality: Gandhi's discourses offer practical insights into integrating spiritual values and ethical conduct into everyday life, inspiring readers to seek inner transformation. M.K. Gandhi, also known as Mahatma Gandhi, was a prominent leader of India's independence movement and an advocate of non-violent civil disobedience. As a profound thinker and social reformer, Gandhi's "Discourses on the Gita" reflects his deep spiritual quest and his belief in the power of truth, love, and non-violence to bring about positive change in the world.

Short, easy-to-read essays revealing Gandhi’s most important teachings on love, meditation, service, and prayer—with profound wisdom and inspiration for readers of every faith. Mahatma Gandhi became famous as the leader of the Indian independence movement, but he called himself “a man of God disguised as a politician.” The Way to God demonstrates his enduring significance as a spiritual leader whose ideas offer insight and solace to seekers of every practice and persuasion. Collecting many of his most significant writings, the book explores the deep religious roots of Gandhi’s worldly accomplishments and reveals—in his own words—his intellectual, moral, and spiritual approaches to the divine. First published in India in 1971, the book is based on Gandhi’s lifetime experiments with truth and reveals the heart of his teachings. Gandhi’s aphoristic power, his ability to sum up complex ideas in a few authoritative strokes, shines through these pages. Individual chapters cover such topics as moral discipline, spiritual practice, spiritual experience, and much more. Gandhi’s guiding principles of selflessness, humility, service, active yet nonviolent resistance, and vegetarianism make his writings as timely today as when these writings first appeared. A foreword by Gandhi’s grandson Arun and an introduction by Michael Nagler add useful context.

The Ultimate Medicine is not for those who like their spirituality watered down, but for serious students searching for awareness. Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj (1897-1981) lived and taught in a small apartment in the slums of Bombay. A realized master of the Tantric Nath lineage, he supported himself and his family by selling cheap goods in a small booth on the streets outside his tenement for many years. His life exemplified the concept of absolute nonduality of being. In this volume, Maharaj shares the highest truth of nonduality in his own unique way. His teaching style is abrupt, provocative, and immensely profound, cutting to the core and wasting little effort on inessentials. His terse but potent sayings are known for their ability to trigger shifts in consciousness, just by hearing or reading them."The point is that man freed from his fetters is morality personified. Such a man therefore does not need any moralistic injunctions in order to live righteously. Free a man from his bondage and thereafter everything else will take care of itself. On the other hand, man in his unredeemed state cannot possibly live morally, no matter what moral teaching he is given. It is an intrinsic impossibility, for his very foundation is immorality. That is, he lives a lie, a basic contradiction: functioning in all his relationships as the separate entity he believes himself to be, whereas in reality no such separation exists. His every action therefore does violence to other 'selves' and other 'creatures,' which are only manifestations of the unitary consciousness. So Society had to invent some restraints in order to protect itself from its own worst excesses and thereby maintain some kind of status quo. The resulting arbitrary rules, which vary with place and time and therefore are purely relative, it calls 'morality,' and by upholding this man-invented 'idea' as the highest good–oftentimes sanctioned by religious 'revelation' and scriptures–society has provided man with one more excuse to disregard the quest for liberation or relegate it to a fairly low priority in his scheme of things."

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.

This book presents the first systematic critical exploration of the philosophical and political thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi and Sri Aurobindo, both pioneers of modern Indian thought. Bringing together experts from across the world, the volume examines the thoughts, ideas, actions, lives and experiments of Mahatma Gandhi and Sri Aurobindo on themes such as radical politics and human agency; ideals of human unity; social practices and citizenship; horizons of sustainable development and climate change; inclusive freedom; conceptions of swaraj; interpretations of texts; Sri Aurobindo’s views on Indian culture; integral yoga; transformative leadership; Anthropocene and alternative planetary futures. The book discusses the contemporary legacies and works of the two influential thinkers. It offers insights into historical, philosophical, theoretical, literary and sociological questions that establish the need for transdisciplinary dialogues and the relevance of their visions towards future evolution. This book will be useful to scholars and researchers of political science, Indian political thought, comparative politics, philosophy, Indian philosophy, sociology, anthropology, modern Indian history, peace studies, cultural studies, religious studies and South Asian studies.

This much anticipated volume compares and contrasts Gandhi’s non-violent leadership during World War II to the military leadership of Arjuna in the war that prompted the Bhagavad Gita dialogue, the Sanskrit text that guided Gandhi’s actions throughout his life. Early in his career as leader of India’s campaign to end British rule, Gandhi resisted terrorist interpretations of the Gita and described the Gita as depicting a metaphorical battle between good and evil impulses within every human heart. Then when India was drawn into a world war not unlike that in which Arjuna reluctantly led his troops into combat, Gandhi embraced his role as battlefield commander of the millions he had trained to be non-violent warriors. Never abandoning his dedication to non-violence, Gandhi stressed to his recruits that they should act as non-violently as possible but should not passively accept injustice. Remaining true to the Bhagavad Gita while responding to urgent hazards affecting all Indians, Gandhi himself became a wartime battlefield commander leading millions in the climactic Quit India conflict that ended British rule. The volume provides an overview of Gandhi’s entire career as leader of the Indian Nationalist Movement, clarifies Gandhi’s approach to acting non-violently when surrounded by violence, and affirms Gandhi’s enduring importance as a source of inspiration around the world. Please note: Taylor & Francis does not sell or distribute the Hardback in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka

Exploring the life of an idealist, a thinker, his philosophy of nonviolence, his political activism by carrying out peaceful protest who eventually won India's independence from British rule.