Hind Swaraj is indeed a pivotal work by Mahatma Gandhi, capturing his vision of self-governance and the principles of non-violence and moral resistance. Written during a formative period of his life, it reflects his deep commitment to Indian independence and his belief in the power of collective self-reliance.
Hind Swaraj is one of the most significant works of Mahatma Gandhi, which he penned during his return from England to South Africa in November 1909. Banned by the oppressive British Empire in 1910, this book is a clarion call for Indians to realize the criticality of unshackling from the bondage of imperialism. It encouraged Indians to take pride in its all-encompassing cultural and civilizational heritage. Making Satyagraha a vantage point to understand Gandhi’s life philosophy and works, this volume champions the ideas of non-violent resistance, freedom and interdependence for Swaraj. How can a state, its government, institutions and citizens create an ideal ecosystem of mutual relationships based on trust, non-violence and respect for growth and development?
A must-read for policymakers, history enthusiasts, students and scholars of Gandhian studies, sociology and politics, it is one of the most compelling works to understand Gandhi’s vision for a self-reliant India.
About The Author:
M. K. Gandhi was born in 1869 in Porbandar, India. He studied law in London and was admitted to the Inner Temple in 1891. He worked to improve the rights of immigrant Indians in South Africa and returned to India in 1915 to take up the struggle for independence from Britain. Gandhi never wavered in his belief of non-violent protests and in 1947, he succeeded in uniting India with a national movement. In January 1948, Gandhi was assassinated as he walked to take his evening prayers.
Dhananjay Rai teaches at the Department of Gandhian Thought and Peace Studies, Central University of Gujarat. Poorna Swaraj, Constructive Programme: Its Meaning and Place (2023) is his most recent work.
The official release for the book is in November 2024.
