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In this classic autobiography, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi recounts the story of his life, entwining memories of his childhood, marriage, experiences in South Africa and later with the freedom movement with his constant struggle to attain absolute truth and his quest to be one with God. Narrated in Gandhi's simplistic prose, Satya ke Saath Mere Prayog: Ek Atmakathaa is a glimpse into the life and mind of the man who would lead his country to freedom and be hailed as the greatest figure of the 20th century.

Gandhi's nonviolent struggles against racism, violence and colonialism in South Africa and India had brought him to such a level of notoriety and adulation that when asked to write an autobiography midway through his career, he took it as an opportunity to explain himself. He feared the enthusiasm for his ideas tended to exceed a deeper understanding of his quest for truth rooted in devotion to God. 

Byl prorokiem i osoba swieta, a zarazem grymasnym i dokuczliwym starcem. Gdyby przyszedl na swiat dwa tysiace lat wczesniej, jego nauki przeksztalcilyby sie w religie, która nazwano by bezgwaltem (ahimsa) i niesprzeciwianiem sie zlu, mestwem i poszukiwaniem Prawdy, czyli Boga.