Primary sourceBook1888–1896 (published 1896)
Sampurna Gandhi Vol. 1 (Hindi Collected Works)
Mahatma Gandhi · 1888–1896 (published 1896)
The first volume of Gandhi's collected writings in Hindi, covering his early years including time in South Africa, 1888-1896.
This volume collects Gandhi's own early writings, making it a primary record of his developing thought.
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What it is
This is the first volume of a multi-volume Hindi-language collection of Gandhi's writings, covering the period from 1888 to June 1896. It gathers his own letters, articles and notes from his early adulthood, including his time in South Africa.
Why it matters
Because these are Gandhi's own words in Hindi, the volume lets readers see his thinking develop before he became a famous leader. It shows how his early experiences, especially abroad, shaped the ideas he later became known for.
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