Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was one of the most respected spiritual and political leaders of the nineteenth century. Gandhi helped free the Indian people from British rule through non violent resistance, and is honoured by Indians as the Father of the Indian Nation.

In this small book we have tried to carry across to the reader the main trends in Gandhi’s thinking and his final conclusions, being as true to the spirit as we could. Whenever possible, I have allowed Gandhi to speak for himself.

This book is not a cold analytical study of Gandhi’s. This is not a biography of those years, for it is the essence that has been sought, rather than the facts and details for their own sake. The presentation is generally not chronological, for thinking and feeling must be conveyed in thought groupings and subjects.

It is only through making basic changes in ourselves and in our society that we shall be able to build a world of peace and justice. The message of Gandhi must be understood, evaluated and acted upon.

Introduction, Early Life and Education, Marriage, Gandhi at London, Gandhi in South Africa, Gandhi at Sabarmati Ashram, Gandhi and Non-cooperation Movement, The Dandi March, The Round Table Conference, Quit India Movement, The Partition of India, Last Days of Mahatma Gandhi, Tribute to Mahatma Gandhi.