Today’s book: Gandhi the Man by Eknath Easwaran—a moving portrait of how an ordinary, fearful young man transformed himself into a spiritual warrior who led a nation with courage, discipline, and love.
Here’s your 1-minute summary:
- Gandhi’s greatness was self-made. He wasn’t born fearless—he trained his mind and character through relentless inner work.
- He made himself the message. His life was his leadership—rooted in service, simplicity, and sacrifice.
- Meditation was his anchor. Through daily repetition of sacred texts and quiet reflection, he forged strength and clarity.
- Nonviolence = soul force. Gandhi’s ahimsa wasn’t weakness—it was the ultimate form of moral and spiritual power.
- The inner battle is the real one. By conquering anger, fear, and ego, Gandhi freed himself—and inspired millions.
You don’t need perfect circumstances to lead. Just deep commitment to becoming who you’re here to be. What will you practice today?
As always, check out the Notes in the app. Gandhi the Man—and Eknath Easwaran is also the man. He's one of my all-time favorite teachers. We've got a ton of Notes on his great books, including his translations of The Bhagavad Gita, The Dhammapada, and many others. I hope you enjoy!
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