Introduction
Summary of the Book Bedtime Biography: An Autobiography by M.K. Gandhi Before we proceed, let’s look into a brief overview of the book. Picture a time when a single determined figure dared to challenge the might of an empire without raising a sword. Imagine humble villages, dusty roads, and train compartments crowded with ordinary people who hoped for dignity. Consider the courage it took for a shy young man to stand, armed only with moral conviction, against injustice. This is the story of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, whose life unfolds like a gentle but unstoppable river carving through hard stone. In these pages, you will witness the evolution of a boy into a global visionary who transformed political resistance into an art of humanity and compassion. As you journey through this narrative, open your mind to how truth, empathy, and quiet perseverance can reshape nations. Step into his world and feel its guiding warmth.
Chapter 1: How a Young Boy, Shy and Inquisitive, Began Embracing Inner Truth and Purpose.
Imagine a small boy in western India, growing up in the late 19th century, surrounded by a family whose values were rooted in devotion, honesty, and a deep respect for traditions. This boy, named Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, was not a grand speaker or an obvious leader as a child. Instead, he was gentle and timid, often struggling with his own nerves and insecurities. He lived in a time when British colonial influence shaped daily life, imposing foreign rules, unknown systems, and unfamiliar faces into the mix of local customs. His world was modest, with days passing quietly in a household that valued religious readings and truthful living. Young Mohandas constantly observed his parents, noting their integrity, their patience, and their intense moral compass. His early life, though simple, planted seeds of reflection.
From a tender age, the boy noticed how different beliefs coexisted around him, each guiding people toward what they felt was right. His family followed Vaishnavism, a branch of Hinduism emphasizing compassion, kindness, and respect for all life. Prayer meetings, hymns, and spiritual tales filled his ears, shaping how he understood moral choices. His mother, Putlibai, stood out as a figure of immense strength, managing the family’s affairs with gentle firmness and observing traditional fasts that demonstrated moral discipline. This environment quietly encouraged him to think before acting and to feel empathy for others’ hardships. Even if he did not grasp these lessons fully yet, every conversation and ritual he witnessed gently nudged him toward the idea that truth must be honored, and that integrity can guide a meaningful existence.
Yet, like any child, he had personal struggles. Sometimes he felt torn between personal curiosity and social expectations. As he grew a bit older, he became more aware that the world outside his home was not so gentle. He heard stories of British power and Indian subservience, saw glimpses of tension between communities, and felt a quiet longing to understand why things were the way they were. He might not have had words for it, but he sensed that something subtle guided human behavior—an unspoken moral code that individuals either followed or ignored. In these formative years, the seeds of his later philosophies were sown. He learned through observation that small acts of kindness mattered and that genuine understanding was more powerful than any rule forced upon people.
He often found comfort by reading stories from ancient scriptures, listening to the Bhagavad Gita’s verses or retellings of timeless epics like the Ramayana. These tales, filled with moral dilemmas, heroes choosing righteousness over convenience, and villains illustrating what happens when greed overtakes compassion, were his first philosophical teachers. Such narratives did not provide instant formulas for fixing injustice, but they offered models of goodness. With each passing year of boyhood, he quietly absorbed the importance of honesty, self-control, and fairness. Although at this stage he was just a quiet observer, these early influences laid a subtle but unbreakable foundation. Soon, life would push him toward places far beyond his birthplace in Gujarat, and these gentle lessons would serve as a moral compass guiding him forward.
Chapter 2: A Bold Voyage to England and the Struggle to Protect Sacred Family Values Abroad.
As Gandhi reached young adulthood, a crossroads emerged before him. He had completed his schooling in India, but now he needed to find a respectable path that could secure not only his own future but also support his family’s well-being. Encouragement came from an old family friend who believed that studying law in England could open doors to a respectable career. Such a journey promised financial stability and honor. Still, it was not a simple choice. England, to his family, was a distant land of strange customs and unknown temptations—far from the familiar routines and moral shelter of his home. His mother in particular feared that he might lose his moral ground, stray into eating meat, drinking alcohol, or indulging in other influences frowned upon at home.
To ease these fears, another family friend who had become a Jain monk guided Gandhi to make a solemn vow. If he traveled to England, he would strictly avoid meat, alcohol, and any form of immoral or unfaithful behavior, especially concerning women. This promise aimed to protect his virtue in an environment that might challenge it. Yet, one huge obstacle remained: his caste group, the Modh Baniya community, had strict religious rules. They believed traveling overseas violated their spiritual guidelines. Before he could pack his bags, Gandhi had to stand before them. They tried to forbid him from leaving India and threatened to excommunicate him if he insisted on breaking this social code. The tension was intense: family ambitions versus societal traditions, personal growth versus communal restrictions.
Despite the gravity of this ultimatum, Gandhi chose progress. He left behind the security of his traditional surroundings and accepted that the price of gaining a modern education might include losing his caste’s approval. True to their word, they expelled him from the community. Undeterred, he boarded a ship bound for London in 1888, carrying not just trunks and suitcases, but a heavy emotional load. The journey was long, slow, and filled with uncertainty. As the waves rocked the ship, he likely wondered what awaited him in this foreign land. Would he find temptations as his mother feared? Would he keep his vow? These doubts simmered in his mind, balancing excitement for the future against the sadness of leaving his old life behind.
England was a world of industrial bustle, peculiar weather, and unfamiliar foods. Gandhi was relieved to discover a vegetarian restaurant near his boarding house in Bayswater. This find helped him uphold his dietary vows and reminded him that his moral commitments could survive even in foreign soil. He soon became involved in the local vegetarian community, eventually founding a branch of the Vegetarian Society. This showed him that it was possible to organize people and run small groups that promoted a greater good. Meanwhile, he had to live on a very tight budget, teaching him frugality and resourcefulness. Most importantly, he devoted himself to his studies, easily mastering the law curriculum and passing his final exams. After about 32 months, he became a qualified barrister, ready to return home.
Chapter 3: Returning to India, Finding Sorrow and Facing the Daunting Realities of Legal Practice.
Returning to India in 1891, Gandhi arrived filled with pride and relief. He was now a barrister, having completed his studies in England, and believed he would be greeted with joy and eager expectations. Instead, he learned painful news: his mother had passed away earlier that year, a fact his brother had hidden to prevent disturbing his studies. This revelation struck him deeply. He did not even have the chance to say goodbye. While still reeling from this loss, he found a small measure of comfort. His caste, once so unforgiving, had split, and one sect was willing to readmit him. Yet this turn of events was only a minor consolation compared to the sorrow he carried. He was home, but something felt irreversibly changed.
Though he now held the official title of barrister, Gandhi understood law mostly as taught in books and lectures. He had little practical experience applying legal principles in actual cases. Moreover, India’s legal system did not operate the same way as England’s. He knew British laws, but working in Indian courts required an understanding of local customs and procedures. Seeking more experience, he went to Bombay hoping to find guidance from established lawyers. Bombay, however, was a busy city where the cost of living soared, making it difficult to settle comfortably while waiting for legal opportunities. He had to think carefully about every rupee he spent. Yet, the city’s complexity only deepened his understanding of the socioeconomic struggles ordinary people faced daily.
After trying to gain a foothold in Bombay, he realized that simply waiting for clients would not be enough. He decided to return home to Rajkot, Gujarat, where he could help draft petitions and learn practical aspects of law in smaller cases. But Rajkot’s courts were not the ethical havens he might have hoped for. Corruption, favoritism, and personal connections swayed decisions. Here, justice did not always flow from clear legal principles. To complicate matters further, he made a slight error by offending a British official who might have influence over his legal opportunities. This fueled Gandhi’s worry that the official could block his ability to earn a living. Such circumstances pressed him into bouts of stress and depression as he struggled to find a stable future.
This was a period of internal turmoil. He had faced cultural challenges in England and had returned to face financial and professional challenges at home. The path to a successful career seemed tangled in systems that felt unjust and unreliable. He began to question what he could truly achieve through the law if the playing field was so skewed. His shyness, which made public speaking intimidating, also limited his effectiveness in the courtroom. Still, somewhere within him, he knew he must keep striving. Even as his confidence wavered, he carried within his memory the values he had grown up with and the disciplined habits he had forged abroad. He had no idea that soon, a new opportunity would call him far beyond India’s borders once again.
Chapter 4: Setting Foot in South Africa, Discovering Bitter Injustices, and Awakening to Greater Struggles.
Just when Gandhi felt trapped by limited prospects in India, a significant offer arrived. A large company, Dada Abdullah & Co., needed a lawyer to handle a complicated case in South Africa. The offer was initially for one year, enough time to stabilize his finances and gain some courtroom experience. Although he had no idea what awaited him there, he accepted and sailed across the ocean once more. When he arrived in South Africa, he stepped into a society boiling with racial tensions. Indians, many of whom were indentured laborers, lived under degrading conditions. They, along with the native African population, endured repressive laws enforced by white colonial authorities. The environment was charged with suspicion and inequality, pushing Gandhi to confront oppression more directly.
It did not take long for Gandhi to feel the sting of racism himself. On one occasion, despite holding a valid first-class train ticket, a white passenger objected to his presence. Gandhi refused to give up his seat, and the railway officials forcibly threw him off the train. Such humiliations were not isolated incidents. They occurred within a system designed to keep non-white people marginalized. Instead of retreating in fear, he responded by offering legal representation to members of the Indian community who faced similar discrimination. First, though, he settled the case he was brought in for. Remarkably, he secured an arbitration deal that allowed the losing party to repay in installments rather than face ruin. Compassion, fairness, and practicality guided his legal mind.
With the big case settled and a reputation for fairness emerging, Gandhi extended himself deeper into the Indian community in South Africa. He saw people divided by religion—Hindus, Muslims, and others—who struggled separately. Gandhi encouraged them to unite beyond their differences, form associations, and collectively press for their rights. In his spare time, he explored religious texts beyond Hinduism, delving into the teachings of Islam and Christianity. He sought universal truths, appreciating each faith’s emphasis on love, honesty, and justice. He also read modern thinkers like Leo Tolstoy, whose ideas on non-violence, compassion, and the moral strength found in resisting evil without hatred struck a chord within him. These influences began shaping his emerging philosophy of patient, moral resistance against injustice.
As months turned into years, Gandhi realized he had spent much longer than planned in South Africa. He could not simply walk away now that he understood the hardships endured by the local Indian population. They faced unfair taxes, restrictions on voting, and attempts to legally force them into carrying special passes. Gandhi’s principles urged him to fight these impositions, even if it meant delaying his return to his family in India. Alongside local supporters, he founded the Natal Indian Congress and printed materials like the Green Pamphlet to raise awareness of these issues. He also risked his own safety—when he returned to South Africa after a trip to India, he was nearly lynched by a mob. Yet, he forgave them, suspecting that lies had fueled their anger.
Chapter 5: Building Courage Amid Service, War, and Community Life While Refining a Moral Weapon.
During the South African years, Gandhi’s public profile grew. He found that many people looked to him for guidance. When war broke out between the British Empire and the Afrikaner states, Gandhi decided to demonstrate loyalty to the Empire, hoping that respect for Indian contributions would soften discriminatory policies. He organized the Natal Indian Ambulance Corps, training Indian volunteers, including himself, to carry wounded soldiers off the battlefield. This was not an easy stance for him, as he had empathy for the impoverished Afrikaner farmers too. Yet, he hoped his service might show that Indians were responsible citizens deserving fair treatment. This participation in war-related relief did gain recognition, but it did not magically sweep away all the laws that made life harder for Indians.
Around this time, Gandhi realized that success and recognition had begun to tempt him. He had prospered enough to live comfortably. Worried that wealth might soften his moral resolve, he chose to return to India and reconnect with the country’s broader struggles. Back home, he joined the Indian National Congress as a volunteer. Instead of jumping straight into leadership roles, he opted for modest tasks, absorbing how the party worked. This allowed him to observe its structure, understand its members, and learn about the political machinery pushing for India’s independence from Britain. He also got the chance to present a resolution on the rights of South African Indians to the Congress. Though still naturally shy, he impressed the members and gained their unanimous support.
Gandhi’s mentor within the Congress, Gopal Krishna Gokhale, introduced him to influential Indians and wealthy patrons. But seeing India’s poorest citizens firsthand touched him more than meeting elites. He traveled across the country in third-class train compartments, living the difficult realities shared by millions. These journeys exposed him to the suffocating poverty, poor sanitation, and lack of dignity so many Indians faced daily. Witnessing these conditions fueled Gandhi’s desire to serve people more directly, not just through speeches or resolutions. He envisioned himself as a channel for positive change, determined to ease their burdens through non-violent means. The seeds of his approach—compassion, truth, non-violence—took firmer root in his heart. Now he needed to shape a method to make these lofty principles into actionable strategies.
This was when Gandhi fully embraced Ahimsa, the principle of non-violence. Ahimsa became the moral anchor for his activism. It meant no harm should be inflicted—physically or verbally—even against an aggressor. To him, truth was divine, and all people reflected an element of that truth, requiring empathy rather than cruelty. Alongside Ahimsa, he formulated the idea of non-cooperation as a peaceful way to dismantle oppressive systems. He sought personal purity too. He had always felt troubled by his own sexual desires, which he considered distracting and binding. So, in 1906, he took a vow of Brahmacharya—complete celibacy. His wife, Kasturbai, did not protest. In fact, they already had four sons. Simplifying his diet to fruits and nuts, he gradually purified his life, channeling every ounce of energy into serving others.
Chapter 6: Forging the Phoenix Settlement, Publishing Ideas, and Introducing Satyagraha as a Moral Force.
By the early 1900s, Gandhi had returned to South Africa, as the pleas from the Indian community there persisted. They asked him for help in challenging unjust laws and demanding better rights. This time, he did more than just practice law. He started a weekly newspaper, Indian Opinion, to shine a light on the hardships facing Indians in South Africa. He believed that information had the power to inspire change. To live in line with his evolving ideals of simplicity and shared labor, he established the Phoenix Settlement near Durban. Inspired by John Ruskin’s philosophical works, especially Unto This Last, he embraced the notion that human welfare, truth, and justice mattered more than profit or status. Communal living taught him that equality begins at home.
Around 1907, a critical moment arrived. The Transvaal government introduced the Asiatic Registration Act, forcing Indians to carry registration papers or risk deportation. This blatant injustice angered Gandhi. However, he did not respond with violence or hatred. Instead, he introduced a new tool: Satyagraha. Combining the Sanskrit words for truth (Sat) and firmness or insistence (Agraha), Satyagraha meant holding firmly to truth through non-violent resistance. Inspired by thinkers like Tolstoy and Thoreau, Gandhi believed individuals had the moral right—and duty—to refuse unjust laws. Satyagraha went beyond protest; it was a disciplined method demanding the practitioner be morally upright, patient, and ready to endure suffering without inflicting it. It represented a bold shift from passive submission to active, courageous, soul-force resistance against wrongs.
When World War I broke out, Gandhi’s health had declined somewhat due to his strict discipline and intense workloads. Nevertheless, by the time he returned to India, he was hailed as a hero by many who admired his stand against oppression in South Africa. In India, he carried forward his experiments in communal living, founding the Satyagraha Ashram in Ahmedabad. This ashram mirrored the Phoenix Settlement’s principles. Residents lived simply, wore hand-spun cloth, and helped one another equally. The ashram was a laboratory for practicing non-violence, truthfulness, and hard work. Inside its humble huts, Gandhi strengthened his belief that people could restructure society by living according to the highest moral principles, then spreading that example outward like ripples in a pond.
In 1917, a major challenge emerged that tested Satyagraha in India: the Tinkatiya system in Champaram, Bihar. Under this exploitative arrangement, tenant farmers were forced to grow indigo for their landlords. When indigo prices collapsed, landlords demanded higher rents in exchange for releasing farmers from the obligation—a clear scheme to squeeze more money out of already struggling people. Gandhi traveled there to investigate. He listened carefully to villagers’ testimonies, patiently building a case that revealed the farmers’ suffering. Although the authorities tried to arrest him to make him leave, his calm refusal and the support of the people forced them to back down. Eventually, these efforts led to the abolition of Tinkatiya, demonstrating that persistent non-violent resistance and truth-seeking could topple entrenched injustice.
Chapter 7: Striving Against Unjust Laws, Calling for Strikes, and Witnessing a Harsh Lesson in Non-violent Discipline.
By 1919, the political climate in India was heating up. The British colonial government proposed the Rowlatt Act, allowing them to arrest and detain Indians for up to two years without trial. It was a cruel blow to civil liberties. Though Gandhi was physically weakened by dysentery, he sprang into action. To show opposition, he called for a hartal—a day of fasting, prayer, and stopping all economic activity to peacefully demonstrate the nation’s disapproval. This idea aligned with Satyagraha principles. He envisioned people from all corners of India participating non-violently, proving that they did not need to rely on anger or weapons. The hartal began in Delhi on March 30, 1919, and spread across the country on April 6, 1919. For a moment, unity glimmered.
Yet, this triumph of peaceful mass action soon darkened. Despite Gandhi’s pleas for non-violence, some protests turned violent. Distrust and anger erupted in certain places, resulting in death and chaos. Gandhi was shaken, deeply troubled by the realization that his noble concept of Satyagraha had not reached everyone’s understanding. Many people who joined the action had not studied the discipline required. They did not fully embrace Ahimsa. Violence stained the effort, overshadowing the intended moral clarity. In response, Gandhi halted the movement. He embarked on three days of fasting and reflection, feeling partly responsible for not ensuring that his followers understood the spiritual and ethical foundation of non-violence. This painful lesson taught him that moral principles needed careful teaching to guide millions toward genuine peaceful resistance.
From this setback, Gandhi learned that a more systematic approach to communicating non-violence was required. He started writing a weekly column in a newspaper, explaining in simple language what Ahimsa and Satyagraha truly meant. He knew that if people only followed protests blindly, their anger and hurt could easily spill into aggression. But if they understood the philosophy beneath the action, they could maintain inner peace even under provocation. Gandhi recognized that non-violent resistance demanded courage, patience, and moral strength. Without these qualities, the most beautiful idea could degenerate into chaos. This teaching mission became crucial. He wanted Indians to see that resisting injustice with love, compassion, and self-control was not weakness. Instead, it was a strategic and morally superior path toward true freedom.
Meanwhile, Gandhi’s role in the Indian National Congress was becoming more influential. He used this platform to spread his ideals further. He organized the distribution of banned literature, including Ruskin’s works in local languages, to inspire more people with the notion of economic fairness and responsible living. In 1920, the Congress passed a resolution calling on Indians to refuse cooperation with British rule altogether. This was radical: it meant boycotting British institutions, schools, courts, and goods. The entire structure of British control depended on Indian compliance. If millions simply turned their backs, the Empire’s hold would weaken. Gandhi guided people toward this non-violent rebellion, believing that such organized rejection of injustice could help them regain their dignity, their voice, and eventually their freedom.
Chapter 8: Weaving Homegrown Cloth, Rejecting British Goods, and Finding Strength in Daily Acts of Resistance.
Under Gandhi’s encouragement, Indians began to boycott British textiles. The logic was clear: if Indians kept sending raw materials like cotton to England only to buy back expensive finished cloth, they remained economically shackled. By spinning and weaving their own kadhi, a simple handspun cotton fabric, they could free themselves from this exploitative cycle. Spinning wheels became symbols of self-reliance and quiet defiance. Men and women alike learned to spin, empowering themselves with a skill that represented independence. This move was more than an economic protest; it was a moral statement. By rejecting imported cloth and wearing homemade garments, Indians declared their intent to live on their own terms. Gandhian principles suggested true freedom started with everyday habits, from the clothes one wore to the food one ate.
Gandhi’s autobiography, which he wrote many years later, ended before India’s eventual independence in 1947. He documented his journey, growth, and understanding of truth and non-violence, but not the final chapter of his country’s liberation. India did gain independence, but the moment was marred by partition and communal violence. Tragically, in 1948, Gandhi was assassinated by a Hindu extremist who resented his inclusive stance towards Muslims. His death shocked the world, leaving behind a legacy of non-violent struggle, moral leadership, and uncompromising dedication to justice. Even though his life ended abruptly, his actions continued to reverberate. Gandhi’s methods would influence civil rights leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. in America and Cesar Chavez among migrant workers, demonstrating that his core ideas held universal appeal.
At the same time, with hindsight, we see Gandhi’s limitations. While he foresaw the need to bridge religious divides and championed non-violence as a universal principle, his understanding of race relations and women’s rights was less evolved. Complexities and blind spots existed in his worldview. Still, his essential convictions—that dignity should never be traded away, that non-violent methods can dismantle oppressive empires, and that truth and empathy must guide political action—remain powerful. His ideas underscored that no system is too mighty to be challenged by moral force. A frail man with a walking stick, simple robes, and a steadfast heart could inspire millions to question injustice. His influence transcended borders, empowering countless struggles for equality and human rights across the 20th century and beyond.
In the end, Gandhi showed that strength does not always come from armies or wealth, but from quiet determination and moral clarity. Ordinary people, guided by principles rather than hatred, can transform societies. His approach opened the door to new forms of political resistance and made the spinning wheel a more powerful symbol than any gun. While the world often celebrates heroic stories of conquest, Gandhi’s legacy proves that courage can be found in peaceful methods too. His life teaches that when people cling firmly to truth, refuse to dehumanize enemies, and rely on moral action, they can achieve extraordinary outcomes. As we reflect on his journey, we remember that he urged us to become better individuals. The path he forged remains a living invitation to build more compassionate communities.
Chapter 9: Reflecting on Enduring Legacies, Global Inspirations, and the Ongoing Power of Moral Resistance.
Gandhi’s principles echoed through the countless movements that followed him. The American Civil Rights movement, led by Martin Luther King Jr., borrowed heavily from Gandhi’s strategy of peaceful protest. In South Africa, Nelson Mandela and other leaders also understood that moral pressure, combined with non-violent resistance, could help dismantle apartheid. Each time a community found themselves voiceless under oppressive regimes, Gandhi’s teachings provided a roadmap. They learned that by refusing to participate in systems of injustice, by organizing boycotts, strikes, and mass civil disobedience, they could force oppressors to confront their own moral failures. In a world too often dominated by brute force, Gandhi’s ideas reinforced the notion that long-lasting change comes not just from controlling others, but from awakening their conscience.
For India, the memory of Gandhi’s struggle and sacrifice still lingers. Even in the country’s modern complexity—rapid growth, industrialization, and new social challenges—his face adorns currency notes, and his philosophy is taught in schools. The spinning wheel, once a tool of resistance, now symbolizes the core values he preached. Yet, the test of his legacy lies in whether people still embody those ideals—honesty, respect, empathy, and non-violent solutions to differences. His methods remind citizens that while policies and governments may change, the strength and unity of the people can prevail if guided by justice rather than resentment. His life story encourages ongoing reflection: are we acting with integrity, helping the needy, and challenging unfair laws? Gandhi’s example suggests the answers lie within human hearts.
Beyond India and beyond his time, Gandhi’s struggle stands as a timeless blueprint. Leaders across the globe, from those fighting for environmental protection to those challenging social injustices, draw inspiration from his approach. It is not that every protest today explicitly follows his methods, but his spirit continues to breathe life into acts of peaceful dissent. His was a call to transform not just policies, but minds. By modeling non-violence, he showed that humans can disagree without becoming enemies, that truth can illuminate injustice better than bullets, and that fair treatment can outlast the mightiest empires. Each new generation that learns of his story confronts the same question: can we, too, hold onto truth firmly enough to reshape our world?
Thus, Gandhi’s journey—beginning as a shy child in Gujarat and culminating in global influence—offers a sweeping view of what a single individual can achieve. He was not superhuman; he had fears, flaws, and uncertainties. Yet, he persisted. His life was an experiment in how to live meaningfully, showing that a path guided by conscience can gain unstoppable momentum. Whether standing before powerful governments, uniting divided communities, or encouraging the poor to make their own clothes, he always reached for higher principles. While his story ends in sadness, it also reverberates with hope. The lessons he left still guide those who refuse to accept injustice as inevitable. And, while centuries may pass, his quiet voice still whispers that truth and non-violence remain humanity’s strongest instruments for change.
All about the Book
Discover the profound insights of Mahatma Gandhi in ‘Bedtime Biography’, an autobiographical account that unveils his journey of self-discovery, spirituality, and dedication to social justice, inspiring readers to pursue their own paths towards truth and goodness.
M.K. Gandhi, a key figure in India’s independence movement, championed non-violence and civil disobedience. His writings and philosophies continue to inspire global movements for peace and justice.
Historians, Social Activists, Educators, Psychologists, Political Scientists
Reading, Writing, Philosophy, Public Speaking, Activism
Colonialism, Social Inequality, Civil Rights, Non-violence
The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.
Nelson Mandela, Barack Obama, Martin Luther King Jr.
International Man of Peace Award, Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding, UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register for ‘The Collected Works of Mahatma Gandhi’
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