Gandhi and Rajchandra - Uma Majmudar

Gandhi and Rajchandra

The Making of the Mahatma

(Autor)

Buch | Softcover
132 Seiten
2021
Lexington Books (Verlag)
978-1-7936-1201-4 (ISBN)
43,65 inkl. MwSt
Most people around the world know Mahatma Gandhi, but only a few know about “Shrimad Rajchandra”—the key faith-figure behind the "making of the Mahatma." This book introduces and explores the teachings of the figure Gandhi himself acknowledged as his foremost spiritual mentor, exemplary guide, and refuge in spiritual crisis.
Mahatma Gandhi, one of the greatest influencers in the world, was himself influenced by trailblazing thinkers and writers like Tolstoy, Ruskin, Thoreau, and others—each one contributing significantly to his moral and spiritual development. Yet only a few people know the most consequential person to have played a pivotal role in the making of the Mahatma: Shrimad Rajchandra. About the unparalleled influence of this person, Gandhi himself wrote: “I have met many a religious leader or teacher… and I must say that no one else ever made on me the impression that Raychandbhai did.”

Uma Majmudar, digging deep into the original Gujarati writings of both Gandhi and Rajchandra, explores this important relationship and unfolds the unique impact of Rajchandra’s teachings and contributions upon Gandhi. The volume examines the contents and significance of their intimate spiritual discussions, letters, questions and answers. In this book, Dr. Majmudar brings to the forefront the scarcely known but critically important facts of how Rajchandra “molded Gandhi’s inner self, his character, his life, thoughts and actions.” This Jain zaveri (jeweller)-cum-spiritual seeker became Gandhi’s most trusted friend, as well as an exemplary mentor and “refuge in spiritual crisis.”

Uma Majmudar teaches in the philosophy and religion department at Spelman College.

Preface

Introduction

Chapter 1- Mohandas Gandhi in London: His First Acquaintance with Religions

Chapter 2 - Barrister Mr. Gandhi and Poet Rajchandra: Their First Meeting in Mumbai

Chapter 3 - Shrimad Rajchandra: A Many-faceted Diamond of a Man

Chapter 4 - What Cast a Spell on Gandhi

Chapter 5 - Gandhi: Up, Close and Personal with Rajchandra

Chapter 6 - Rajchandra as a Thinker and Reformist: Impact of His Views on Gandhi

Chapter 7 - The Influence of Jainism on Gandhi: Major Precepts, Practices, and Theories

Chapter 8 - Brahmacharya: Rajchandra and Gandhi

Chapter 9 - Gandhi from South Africa: “Rajchandra, My Refuge in Religious Crisis”

Chapter 10 - Gandhi and Rajchandra: A Multi-petaled Relationship

Chapter 11 - Ruskin, Tolstoy, and Thoreau: The Impact of Their Books on Gandhi

Chapter 12 - Who Won the Battle for Gandhi’s Soul: Tolstoy, Ruskin, or Rajchandra?

Chapter 13 - What is Satyagraha and Who Sowed the Seed Principles?

Chapter 14 - Final Word

Appendix I - Gandhi’s Questions and Rajchandra’s Answers

Appendix II - Excerpts from Rajchandra’s Major Writings with Comments

Bibliography

About the Author

Erscheinungsdatum
Reihe/Serie Explorations in Indic Traditions: Theological, Ethical, and Philosophical
Verlagsort Lanham, MD
Sprache englisch
Maße 153 x 231 mm
Gewicht 231 g
Themenwelt Geschichte Teilgebiete der Geschichte Religionsgeschichte
Geisteswissenschaften Religion / Theologie Hinduismus
Geisteswissenschaften Religion / Theologie Weitere Religionen
ISBN-10 1-7936-1201-3 / 1793612013
ISBN-13 978-1-7936-1201-4 / 9781793612014
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