Gandhi and the Gītā

Abstract

The article "Gandhi and the Gītā" by John Strohmeier explores Mahatma Gandhi’s profound connection to the Bhagavad Gītā, highlighting how the sacred text shaped his moral and spiritual worldview. The article examines Gandhi’s interpretations of core Gītā concepts—especially renunciation, devotion, and nonviolence—and how he wove them into his public life and private practice. Strohmeier provides insights into Gandhi’s daily rituals, his reinterpretation of scripture through lived experience, and his critique of orthodox readings.