The Way to God: Selected Writings from Mahatma Gandhi

The Way to God 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 experiments with truth and reveals the heart of his teachings on love, the soul, meditation, service, surrender, and prayer. There are chapters on: intellectual foundation; moral discipline; spiritual practice; and, spiritual experience.Samples from the book: Truth is the Source of Character - ‘Character is based on virtuous action, and virtuous action is grounded on truth. Truth, then, is the source and foundation of all things that are good and great. Hence, fearless and unflinching pursuit of the ideal of truth and righteousness is the key of true health, as of all else’. Man’s Primary Duty - ‘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’.