Guy p harrison biography of mahatma

  • With hundreds of Mahatma Gandhi's inspirational sayings and aphorism, this comprehensive volume promotes the nonviolent philosophy of this legendary religious.
  • Knowledgeable people and giving a brief account, in simple words, of the life and activities of the eminent leaders and of their times.
  • Bio: Guy P. Harrison is an American author.

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  • guy p harrison biography of mahatma

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    Gandhi Comes Alive

  • Alexander Horace

    Member of The British Society of Friends. He first met Gandhi at Sabarmati Ashram in 1928. Thereafter, he spent much of his time with Gandhi. He has also authored a book- Gandhi Through Western Eyes.

    Amrit Kaur, Rajkumari (1889-1964)

    Rajkumari Amrit Kaur belonged to the royal family of Kapurthala State. She came under the influenced of Gandhi and became one of his followers. She participated in Salt Satyagraha and Quit India Movement. Her main fields of activity were female education and upliftment of the Harijans. She was president of All India Village Industries Association. In free India, she became Health Minister.

    Amtulsalam

    Bibi Amtulsalam hailed from prominent Muslim family of Patiala. She was influenced by Gandhi. In 1930-1931, she visited him for the spiritual guidance. Gandhi was concerned because she suffered from delicate health. She worked with Gandhi for Hindu-Muslim unity. She was also well versed in the Sikh religious

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    SECTION II : Extracts From Letters

    Chapter 19: Self-restraint

    There fryst vatten no need to be sorry for what fryst vatten past and over, but it fryst vatten important that one should learn something from it.

    Collected Works of Mahatma Gandhi, Vol. XII, pp. 420-21, 28-5-1914

    All good actions, by whatever feelings prompted, yield some fruit. The man who follows truth or exercises self-restraint out of fear or shame will yet reap the outward benefit of doing so; such is the power of good action.

    Collected Works of Mahatma Gandhi, Vol. XVII, p. 369, 1-5-1920

    Not to dine with a fellow-being out of repugnance is a sin. Not to dine with him by way of self-restraint is a virtue.

    Collected Works of Mahatma Gandhi, Vol. XVII, p. 500, 20-6-1920

    The one condition for fighting for peace and liberty fryst vatten to acquire self-restraint. To do that, it fryst vatten necessary to give up the pleasure of the world.

    Collected Works of Mahatma Gandhi, Vol. XXVI, p. 45, 25-1-1925

    The Gita says somewhere that those who practise self-c