Sarvodaya: English - Monthly, Vol. 34, No. 9
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
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Pages: Good
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At the crossroads of Gandhian philosophy, social reform, and Indian political thought stands Sarvodaya, a landmark English-language monthly journal that served as one of the most vital intellectual voices of the non-violent welfare movement in post-independence India. This August 1989 edition — Volume 34, No. 9 — presents a rich collection of essays, commentary, and analysis rooted in the Sarvodaya movement, a term coined by Mahatma Gandhi meaning the welfare of all, later championed by Vinoba Bhave and Jayaprakash Narayan as a cornerstone of grassroots democracy and social justice. Under the editorship of V. Ramachandran, each issue of the journal chronicles the ongoing dialogue between Gandhian ideals and the pressing socio-political realities of modern India, arguing passionately for decentralisation, rural upliftment, and non-violent resistance to injustice. The publication draws on a tradition of principled dissent and constructive nation-building that remains remarkably relevant decades after its founding, making this rare archival issue an invaluable resource for scholars of South Asian history, political philosophy, and the enduring legacy of Gandhi's vision — leaving the reader to wonder how much of that vision has truly been realised.
Author: V. Ramachandran
Format: Paperback
Published: 1989, Sarvodaya
Genre: Society & culture
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
At the crossroads of Gandhian philosophy, social reform, and Indian political thought stands Sarvodaya, a landmark English-language monthly journal that served as one of the most vital intellectual voices of the non-violent welfare movement in post-independence India. This August 1989 edition — Volume 34, No. 9 — presents a rich collection of essays, commentary, and analysis rooted in the Sarvodaya movement, a term coined by Mahatma Gandhi meaning the welfare of all, later championed by Vinoba Bhave and Jayaprakash Narayan as a cornerstone of grassroots democracy and social justice. Under the editorship of V. Ramachandran, each issue of the journal chronicles the ongoing dialogue between Gandhian ideals and the pressing socio-political realities of modern India, arguing passionately for decentralisation, rural upliftment, and non-violent resistance to injustice. The publication draws on a tradition of principled dissent and constructive nation-building that remains remarkably relevant decades after its founding, making this rare archival issue an invaluable resource for scholars of South Asian history, political philosophy, and the enduring legacy of Gandhi's vision — leaving the reader to wonder how much of that vision has truly been realised.