The Bhagavad Gita According to Gandhi

Embark on a profound journey with "The Bhagavad Gita According to Gandhi," where the iconic Mahatma Gandhi shares his personal interpretation and experiences with the ancient spiritual text. Published on September 5, 2012, this book captures Gandhi's initial enchantment with the Gita in 1888-89, sparked by Sir Edwin Arnold's translation. Despite his self-professed limited knowledge of Sanskrit and Gujarati, Gandhi embarked on a lifelong quest to embody the Gita's teachings, viewing it as a spiritual guidebook for his activism promoting religious freedom. His humble translations and commentary reflect not just a scholarly engagement with the text, but a heartfelt endeavor to live out its wisdom alongside his companions. Ideal for adult education settings, this book invites readers to explore how Gandhi's insights on these sacred verses propelled his social justice initiatives and how they might influence their own paths towards spiritual and societal betterment.