Set of Two Books by Mahatma Gandhi

a) Mahatma Gandhi, To the Students: Being Select Speeches and Writings of Gandhiji Pertaining to the Students of India and Burma 1920 - 1938, Karachi : Gandhi Jayanti, 1938, second enlarged edition

viii, 317 pages, original decorated paper backed boards, fresh spine
7.2 x 5 in (18 x 12.5 cm)

A cursory glance at the outline of contents will show that Gandhiji touched on every aspect of a student s life. It will also reveal that his greatest emphasis was on Religion, Character and Service. He knew the great importance of youth, and more especially of studentship, and saw the vital need to direct its perplexities, its enthusiasm and energy along lines which will bring the greatest happiness to it and to the nation and the world - Preface of the book.

b) Anand T Hingorani ed., To the Women , Karachi: Anand T Hingorani, 1941

xv, 247 pp., original decorated cloth
9 x 5.5 in (22.5 x 13.7 cm)

"Gandhiji's speeches, talks and writings on Indian womanhood have been included in this book. Education of women, widow remarriage, their involvement and participation in various activities, their progress and other such topic are included in this book, Gandhiji had very firm views on women, their progress and their freedom and it is revealed in this edition. He calls women 'mothers, makers and silent leaders of men.' His views touch every aspect of woman's life, political, social and domestic, and there is advice and guidance for many dilemmas and problems facing women, not only a half century back but even today." (Source: Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan)

(Set of two)