Gandhi Jayanti 2023: Must-read books on Mahatma Gandhi
Gandhi Jayanti is observed to mark Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary. Also, known as the International Day of Non-Violence, the day pays tribute to Gandhiji's enduring impact on global movements for peace and justice.
Fondly known as the Father of the Indian Nation, he was a prominent leader in India's struggle for independence from the Britishers. He is renowned for his philosophy of non-violence (ahimsa) and civil disobedience as a means to achieve socio-political change.
Mahatma Gandhi's life and work serve as a testament to the power of non-violence. October 2 highlights the continued relevance of his principles in today's world. Here, we bring you a few books that give a glimpse of the simple living and high thinking of Gandhiji.
One of Mahatma Gandhi's closest friends and a historian Louis Fischer penned this book on his life that highlights the ethics and strategies used by him to drive away the Britishers from India. The book was also adapted into a film, 'Gandhi' by Richard Attenborough which received eight Academy Awards.