The Story of My Experiments with Truth
by Mahatma Gandhi
Key Concepts
Satyagraha
Truth-force, the power of non-violent resistance rooted in love and truth.
Ahimsa
Non-harm, the supreme duty of not injuring any living being in thought, word, or deed.
Self-Purification
Constant introspection and moral discipline to align actions with truth.
Brahmacharya
Self-restraint, particularly in thought and deed, essential for spiritual growth.
Fearlessness
Overcoming all fear, especially of death, to pursue truth without compromise.
Action Items
Practice daily self-reflection to identify and correct personal flaws.
Respond to injustice with non-violent resistance and unwavering moral conviction.
Simplify your life to reduce material attachments and focus on inner growth.
Cultivate fearlessness by confronting your anxieties and standing firm in your beliefs.
Seek truth through direct experience and continuous personal experimentation.
Core Thesis
Truth is found through relentless self-purification and unwavering commitment to non-violence in all aspects of life.
Mindset Shift
The book shifts one's perspective from viewing truth as an abstract concept to a living, evolving principle discovered through rigorous self-experimentation and moral discipline.