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1) Paperback Book The Way to God by Berkeley Hills Books. One of the most influential figures of the 20th century, Mahatma Gandhi was a ´man of God disguised as a politician´ in his own words. As a political liberator his name shall ever be remembered in history, but it is his contribution to the humanity´s inner life that would prove more important in the long run. According to him any social change or political transformation should be founded on a spiritual awakening. Gandhi remained a Hindu by religious affiliation, but adopted a form of universal worship. He believed in the oneness of God and the legitimacy of all religions as leading to the same God, known by different names. This ´Great Soul of India´ (Mahatma) was indeed ´the light of the world´. As Michael Nagler put it, "He went into the heart of everything and touched the hearts of millions because he chose and clung to the one essential thing, which is to awaken God or Truth within the individual". Gandhi´s spiritual thoughts scattered in his various writings were put together as a book by M S Deshpande and published in India in 1971 under the title "Pathway to God". This edition of it, slightly altered in content, is now available to the American readers for the first time. It has a ´Forward´ by his grandson, Arun Gandhi and a very informative ´Introduction´ by Michael Nagler. This book has captured the heart of the Mahatma whose life reflected every thought of his expressed in this book. This edition offers to the reader a wealth of spiritual insights providing food for reflection and meditation. A familiarity with some of the Hindu categories may help a better understanding of the spiritual concepts laid out in the book.¤ 2) Paperback Book The Way to God by Berkeley Hills Books. So many people admire Gandhi´s life and his very visible, political spirituality. His spirituality had deep, Hindu roots, which he explained in many writings. This book is excerpts of those writings, arranged by subject. In the introduction we are told of an incident where a politician told Gandhi that they were both men of God. Gandhi replies, "You are a politician disguised as a man of God. I am a man of God disguised as a politician." The truth of that statement comes out in his writings. "It is the duty of every human being to look carefully within and see himself as he is, and spare no pains to improve himself in body, mind and soul. He should realize the mischief wrought by injustice, wickedness, vanity and the like, and do his best to fight them." His life is an example, despite his imperfections, and his teachings are a reliable guide. This is a challenging, gentle, profound book, to be read and re-read later.¤ 3) Paperback Book The Way to God by Berkeley Hills Books. One of the most influential figures of the twentieth century, M. K. Gandhi was a revolutionary leader not only in politics, but also in religion. It was for the power of his devotion to God that he was granted the title Mahatma, Great Soul, and continues to be regarded by millions as a Hindu saint. This book explores the deep religious roots of Gandhi´s worldly accomplishments, and reveals, in his own words, his intellectual, moral and spiritual approaches to the divine. First published in India in 1971, The Way to God is based on Gandhi´s lifetime of experiments with truth, and reveals the heart of his teachings on love, the soul, meditation, service, surrender and prayer. Readers from every faith will find wisdom and inspiration in its message. This edition, the first available to American readers, includes a foreword by Arun Gandhi, the grandson of the Mahatma, and an introduction by Michael N. Nagler.¤ Page Updated: Robert N. Goolsby, 11-Nov-2008, 18931630089781893163003, 520-620-011-081-241-911-8 
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