Books recommended by Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi, a prominent leader in India’s struggle for independence, is famous for his philosophy of nonviolent resistance and advocacy for social justice. His influential ideas were largely shaped by the teachings of various spiritual texts, particularly The Bhagavad Gita, which emphasizes selfless action and devotion to a higher power.
The recommended books by Gandhi often blend elements of spirituality, philosophy, and social commentary, with a focus on promoting values such as compassion, humility, and self-discipline. They typically feature introspective and thought-provoking explorations of the human condition, encouraging readers to examine their own beliefs and practices. These works are characterized by a contemplative and inclusive approach, drawing from various cultural and spiritual traditions.
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For official websites on recommended books:
- The Bhagavad Gita: https://www.bharatmandir.com/bhagavad-gita/
- India: https://www.incredibleindia.org/
- The Kingdom of God is Within You: http://www.gandhiserve.org/books/kingdom-god-within-you-1896.html
- Ethical Religion: https://archive.org/details/ethicalreligion00gandi
- The Trial and Death of Socrates: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/1461/1461-h/1461-h.htm
- The Bhagavad Gita: (by -). Recommended by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez , Naval Ravikant , Wim Hof , Mahatma Gandhi , Paulo Coelho
- India: What Can It Teach Us? (by Max F. Muller). Recommended by Mahatma Gandhi
- The Kingdom of God is Within You: (by Leo Tolstoy). Recommended by Mahatma Gandhi
- Ethical Religion: (by William Mackintire Salter). Recommended by Mahatma Gandhi
- The Trial and Death of Socrates: (by Plato). Recommended by Mahatma Gandhi
- Unto This Last: (by John Ruskin). Recommended by Mahatma Gandhi
- Gulliver's Travels: (by Jonathan Swift). Recommended by Neil deGrasse Tyson , Mahatma Gandhi , Mark Twain , Alice Walker , Winston Churchill
- A Tale of Two Cities: (by Charles Dickens). Recommended by Amelia Boone , J.K. Rowling , Oprah Winfrey , Christopher Hitchens , Mahatma Gandhi , Maya Angelou
- The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire: (by Edward Gibbon). Recommended by Elon Musk , Stewart Brand , Mahatma Gandhi