“True swadeshi is that alone in which all the processes through which cotton has to pass are carried out in the same village or town.”
Book:Collected Works
Quote by Mahatma Gandhi
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Collected Works
This collection brings together a wide array of writings, including novels, short stories, essays, and poems, providing a comprehensive overview of the author's or authors' literary contributions and evolution. more
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Mahatma Gandhi
A leader of the Indian independence movement, lawyer, politician, and social activist, Mahatma Gandhi is revered as the 'Father of the Nation'. He advocated for non-violence and unity between Hindus and Muslims, leading the Indian struggle for independence and profoundly influencing history both in India and around the world. more
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