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Gandhi the Man

How One Man Changed Himself to Change the World
By Eknath Easwaran
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Gandhi the Man by Eknath Easwaran offers an insightful look into Gandhi's transformation from an ordinary individual into a leader of monumental influence. The book delves into Gandhi's personal journey, exploring the spiritual and philosophical principles that shaped his life and approach to non-violence. Through vivid storytelling and personal anecdotes, it illustrates how Gandhi's inner evolution impacted his mission for social change.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in discovering how an ordinary man transformed himself into a global symbol of peace and non-violence. It offers insights into his personal journey, exploring the influences and practices that shaped his philosophy and actions. This biography is ideal for readers who appreciate detailed depictions of historical figures' inner lives and their lasting impact on the world.

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Gandhi's life is inspiring and baffling to modern readers. How did an ineffective young lawyer become the Mahatma, who led 400 million Indians in their nonviolent struggle for independence? How did he endure the terrible hardships joyfully and with love for all? What is nonviolence and how does it work? This work offers answers to these questions.

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This is the story of Gandhi's spiritual evolution—the turning points and choices that made him not just a great political leader but also a timeless icon of nonviolence.

Eknath Easwaran grew up in India and witnessed how Gandhi inspired people of all races, backgrounds, and religions to turn anger into compassion and hatred into love.

How had Gandhi transformed himself from an ineffective young lawyer into the Mahatma, the "great soul" who led 400 million ordinary men and women in their nonviolent struggle for independence? To find out, Easwaran visited Gandhi's ashram and watched the Mahatma absorbed in meditation on the Bhagavad Gita—the wellspring of Gandhi's spiritual strength.

Easwaran, a leading authority on the Bhagavad Gita and on spiritual living, explains the principles underlying Gandhi's nonviolence. He highlights how we can all use Gandhi's teachings to make our families, workplaces, and communities more peaceful in the world today.

More than 70 photographs illustrate his life, and a detailed chronology provides historical context.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781586380557

Publisher: Nilgiri Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 May 2011

Country: United States

Imprint: Nilgiri Press

Edition: Fourth Edition

Illustration: B&W photos throughout

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 165.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 510g

Pages: 216

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Biography & Memoir Eknath Easwaran Non-Fiction Political Biographies

About the Author

Eknath Easwaran (1910 1999) was born in South India and grew up in the historic years when Gandhi was leading India nonviolently to freedom from the British Empire. As a young man, Easwaran met Gandhi, and the experience left a lasting impression.

Following graduate studies, Easwaran joined the teaching profession and later became head of the department of English at the University of Nagpur.

In 1959 he came to the US with the Fulbright exchange program and in 1961 he founded the Blue Mountain Center of Meditation, which carries on his work with publications and retreats.

Easwaran's Indian classics, The Bhagavad Gita, The Upanishads, and The Dhammapada are the best-selling English translations, and more than 2 million copies of his books are in print.

Easwaran lived what he taught, giving him enduring appeal as a teacher and author of deep insight and warmth.

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