The Wheel of Fortune by Mahatma Gandhi
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"The Wheel of Fortune" by Mahatma Gandhi is a philosophical treatise written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on Gandhi's advocacy for Indian self-sufficiency through the revival of traditional handicrafts, particularly hand-spinning and weaving, as a means to combat poverty and promote economic independence. It emphasizes simplicity and self-sacrifice as vital components of India's struggle for self-rule (Swaraj). The opening of the text introduces the reader to Gandhi's vision of
a new era, where societal values shift towards simplicity and self-reliance, as a reaction to the failures of modern industrial civilization. Gandhi reflects on the necessity of adopting the spinning wheel as a critical tool for empowerment, economic resilience, and national solidarity. He argues that engaging in hand-spinning not only helps alleviate poverty but also connects individuals to their cultural roots. The text serves as a call to action for all Indians, inviting them to participate in the Swadeshi movement by embracing traditional methods of production to foster both personal and national regeneration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Gandhi, Mahatma, 1869-1948 |
|---|---|
| Commentator | Thakura, Dvijendranatha, 1840-1926 |
| LoC No. | 23006825 |
| Title | The Wheel of Fortune |
| Contents | Dawn of a new era -- Swadeshi -- Spinning -- Appendices [by Maganlal K. Gandhi] |
| Credits |
Produced by sp1nd, ewkent and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HC: Social sciences: Economic history and conditions, Special topics |
| Subject | Manufactures -- India |
| Subject | Hand spinning -- India |
| Subject | India -- Economic conditions |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 41954 |
| Release Date | Jan 31, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 431 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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