{"product_id":"my-experiments-with-truth","title":"My Experiments with Truth: An Autobiography by Mahadev Desai","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"66\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"66\"\u003eBook Summary: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"951\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"108\"\u003eThe Story of My Experiments with Truth\u003c\/em\u003e is the autobiography of \u003cstrong data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"151\"\u003eMahatma Gandhi\u003c\/strong\u003e, translated from Gujarati to English by \u003cstrong data-start=\"192\" data-end=\"209\"\u003eMahadev Desai\u003c\/strong\u003e, his close associate and secretary. The book chronicles Gandhi's life from his childhood in India to his time in South Africa and his early role in the Indian independence movement. Rather than a traditional political memoir, it is a deeply personal account of Gandhi’s inner journey, focusing on his moral and spiritual \"experiments\"—his quest for truth (satya), nonviolence (ahimsa), celibacy (brahmacharya), and self-discipline. Gandhi shares stories of overcoming fear, managing anger, dietary choices, and his transformation from a shy lawyer to a fearless leader of mass nonviolent resistance. Honest and introspective, the book serves as a guide to ethical living, leadership, and personal growth, resonating far beyond Gandhi’s time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"1001\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"1001\"\u003eAbout the Translator – \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1766\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1020\"\u003eMahadev Desai\u003c\/strong\u003e (1892–1942) was an Indian freedom fighter, writer, journalist, and the personal secretary of Mahatma Gandhi for over 25 years. He was instrumental in documenting Gandhi’s thoughts, letters, and public statements, and played a key role in translating Gandhi’s autobiography from Gujarati to English, bringing it to a global audience. Desai was known for his literary clarity, political dedication, and intellectual depth. He was a close confidant of Gandhi and accompanied him during crucial moments of the freedom struggle, including various imprisonments. Mahadev Desai’s work as a translator and biographer helped preserve Gandhi’s legacy and ideas with precision and integrity, making him a vital contributor to Indian literature and history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":43881426747649,"sku":"2QYY4C1Z5-Used","price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/products\/MyExperiments.jpg?v=1657089480","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/my-experiments-with-truth","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}