Mohandas
- 760 stránek
- 27 hodin čtení
Biography of Mahatma Gandhi, 1869-1948, nationalist, political leader and statesman from India
Rajmohan Gandhi Knihy
Rajmohan Gandhi je životopisec a vnuk Mahátmy Gándhího. Jeho práce se zaměřuje na klíčové postavy indických dějin a politiky a na složité vztahy mezi různými komunitami. Prostřednictvím svých textů zkoumá témata identity, míru a nenásilí, přičemž se opírá o hluboké pochopení historických souvislostí a etických dilemat. Jeho analýzy nabízejí cenný vhled do života a myšlení těch, kteří formovali moderní Indii.
Ghaffar Khan, Nonviolent Badshah of the Pakhtuns
- 316 stránek
- 12 hodin čtení
Born Into The Muhammadzai Tribe, From The Charsadda Valley In The Pakhtun Heartland, Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan Was A Passionate Believer In The Nonviolent Core Of Islam And Sought To Wean His People&Mdash;The Fierce Warrior Pakhtuns Or Pathans Of The North-West Frontier Province&Mdash;From Their Violent Traditions And Fight For A Separate Pakhtun Homeland That Would No Longer Be A Buffer Between Russia And Britain In The Great Game. In 1929 Came Mahatma Gandhi&Rsquo;S Call For Nonviolent Resistance Against British Rule And Badshah Khan, Responded By Raising The Khudai Khidmatgars (&Lsquo;Servants Of God&Rsquo;), An &Lsquo;Army&Rsquo; Of 1,00,000 Men Who Pledged Themselves To The Service Of Mankind And Nonviolence As A Creed. For This, And For His Steadfast Devotion To His Principles, This Towering Figure Was Imprisoned For A Total Of Twenty-Seven Years, First By The British And Later By The Pakistani Government. This Is A Perceptive Biography That Offers Fresh Insights Into The Life And Achievements Of An Extraordinary Man, Drawing Close Parallels With The Life Of Mahatma Gandhi, His &Lsquo;Brother In Spirit&Rsquo;.
Exploring the theme of kinship beyond biological ties, this book delves into the connections formed through shared experiences and emotional bonds. It highlights how relationships can transcend traditional family structures, emphasizing the importance of community and chosen families in shaping identity and belonging. Through various narratives and perspectives, the author illustrates the profound impact of these connections on individuals' lives, encouraging readers to reflect on their own relationships and the meaning of family in a broader sense.
