Gandhi: Behind the Mask of Divinity Hardcover - April 1, 2004 by G. B. Singh (Author) 27 ratings See all formats and editions Hardcover $23.18 10 Used from $23.18 Among prominent leaders of the twentieth century, perhaps no one is more highly regarded than Mahatma Gandhi. Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2007. Company registration; 382786. Read Gandhi: Behind the Mask of Divinity book reviews & author details and more at Free delivery on G.B. Hadn't I left India, I would have never known this truth. The anti-Congress BJP-RSS extremists and Khalistanis are now trying to remove any mentions of criticism of this book. You need Flash player 8+ and JavaScript enabled to view this video embedded. I made the following changes: Cheers.InternetArchiveBot (Report bug) 18:54, 25 May 2017 (UTC)Reply[reply]. United States Congressman Edolphus Towns called the book "definitely controversial" but worth reading to broaden perspective on Gandhi and understand the foundations of India. At the same time, Steger said that the author offers "much better evidence" for the second thesis, Gandhi's racist attitude. The book was written in biographical form nearly 60 years after the assassination of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, and challenges his image as a saintly, benevolent, and pacifistic leader of Indian independence, told through Gandhi's own writings and actions over the course of his life. 9781573929981 gandhi behind the mask of divinity abebooks web gandhi behind the mask of divinity is Preview the redeveloped Catalogue before it launches late July. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Have his publications on history been published in any reputed journals (by reputed, I mean really reputed, not minor pro-Khalistna publications like Sikh Spectrum)? In an unending expansion of Gandhian literature, the reality behind the "mask" of divinity has been so skillfully submerged as not to allow critical evaluation. Rediscover Gandhi this weekend | Deccan Herald GANDHI: BEHIND THE MASK OF DIVINITY is the first investigative book to analyze the Mahatma's own writings. Try again. --Roadahead (talk) 20:45, 28 August 2008 (UTC)Reply[reply]. Edition: Hardcover. Gandhi lived in South Africa from 1893 to 1914, where he designed and perfected his techniques of Satyagraha. Rather, it should provide a standard by which to weigh the Gandhian literature for accuracy and objectivity. In fact, he is seen as so ventral to human rights that various societies, both Eastern and Western, have come to view him as an icon of nonviolence, rather than as a fallible human. Reviews aren't verified, but Google checks for and removes fake content when it's identified, G - Reference,Information and Interdisciplinary Subjects Series. Similary, The Age reference doesn't mention the book or the author. Colonel G. B. Singh, a career military officer, is a professional student of Indian politics, Hinduism, and the life and teachings of Gandhi. Singh Cover to Cover is the naujawani guide to Sikh and Punjabi books that you need. They told women to jump into fire by saying that it was good for them. Does away with hero worship bringing out the striking facts. While others write not so much about the book but about the issues haunting India and her fragile government with phony political theory. Think about turning the world as you perceive it inside-out. Well can we be fair enough to present the way it challenges the "mahatma" in the article irrespective of people agree with it or not. Gale Group is a Thomson Corporation Company. [2], Professor Manfred Steger, author of Gandhi's Dilemma: Nonviolent Principles And Nationalist Power, wrote a review of the book in the December 2005 issue of The Historian. Every move by Gandhi is interpreted by the author to be racist, which argument is very questionable, This article is not a hate site for the book. I'd suggest that as a matter of common sense, we can agree that most Indologist and Ghandi scholars haven't addressed the book.--Tznkai (talk) 14:26, 24 September 2008 (UTC)Reply[reply]. I request the moderators to keep a watch on this article to prevent BJP-RSS and Khalistani extremists from manipulating it to suit their own agenda. Dr. Baldev Singh is just a retired pharmaceutical scientist, not any academcian or historian. I think the basic theme of the book is that it challenges the saintly image of Gandhi. . The while tenor of contemporary Indian military strategy seems not to correspond to the prevalent depiction of Gandhian philosophy. Request this item to view in the Library's reading rooms using your library card. Search. The author doesnt write anywhere that the historians have dismissed the role played by Hindu Propaganda Machine and Christian Clergy. International Journal of Sikh Affairs Vol 14(2), 2004 ISSN 1481-5435 Gandhi: Behind the Mask of Divinity Author: G B Singh of the United States Baldev Singh Truth comes out breaking the walls of a fortress is a Punjabi saying. Extensions of Remarks - December 13, 2005 by HON. Contention: Absolutely baseless! In addition to being hailed as the leader of India's movement toward independence from British colonial rule using the methods of nonviolent resistance (Satyagraha), his popularity crosses all the boundaries of political, religious, ethical, moral, spiritual, social, and national systems. A book containing bibliography on Mahatma Gandhi-related literature described the book to be a highly critical account which interpreted his every move as racist and was based on questionable arguments. Mahatma Gandhi: Nonviolent Liberator (A Biography). Mohandas K. Gandhi (1869-1948) is regarded as one of the greatest leaders of the twentieth century. First, the author argues that the bulk of the vast Gandhi literature represents an outgrowth of "the Gandhi propaganda machine," part of an overarching "Hindu propaganda machine," which, in turn . Statesmen -- India -- Biography. Feb 27, Neha Tyagi rated it liked it. PDF Downloadable Free PDFs Behind The Mask Of Divinity Singh has undertaken just such a task. Gandhi: Behind the Mask of Divinity. - Free Online Library Only through a methodical probing can we expose Gandhi's campaign of deception: the lies, the propaganda, the misinformation, the half-truths, and the efforts to hide behind religion. A book containing bibliography on Mahatma Gandhi-related literature described the book to be a highly critical account which interpreted his every move as racist and was based on questionable arguments. The book was trashed by almost every reviewer, except some BJP-RSS-Bajrang Dal members and Khalistani groups and their supporters. --BOOK JACKET. plus index; paper $18.00. Due to major building activity, some collections are unavailable. EDOLPHUS TOWNS OF NEW YORK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Can I get copies of items from the Library? Selected new items on display in Main Reading Room, Dr. Karan Singh : the portrait of a statesman / Kishore Gandhi, Understanding Gandhi : a Mahatma in the making 1869-1914 / by Sarva Daman Singh, Indira Gandhi; a political biography, by S. S. Sahota. Gandhi Behind Mask Divinity by Singh, First Edition - AbeBooks Shipping is charged at cost and is based on the standard weight of 1kg. Terms of use |
Where Gandhi left off, his followers have picked up, and they continue their own sophisticated campaigns, both in India and abroad. Only in this informed manner can we reach our own conclusions about the meaning of a person's contributions to society. And also Mr.Bawa says that "Sikhs, Hindus, Muslims and Christains live in peace" with each other. Blown away! How is American Humanist Association 's The Humanist less credible than a politician like Edolphus Towns, who made a lengthy rant against Gandhi in Congress, because he is financed by Khalistanis in US and Canada? What does this say about Gandhi the man, and what does it mean for our modern understanding of his beliefs? This provocative thesis is sure to be controversial. In addition to being hailed as the leader of India's movement toward independence from British colonial rule using the methods of nonviolent resistance (Satyagraha), his popularity crosses all. Successive biographers picked up on Doke's biography with aberrant updating of Doke's biography. The references posted by Goingoveredge are irrelevant to the claim of the book and is a POV bias. Foreword by Giani Zail Singh, Nurani wartawan penagih janji : otobiografi Gandhi Sukardi, Dr. Gandhi sang pengawas / oleh Syah Mardi. Proceedings and Debates of 109th Congress (First Session), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Gandhi:_Behind_the_Mask_of_Divinity&oldid=958156822, This page was last edited on 22 May 2020, at 05:51. In addition to being hailed as the leader of India's movement toward independence from British colonial rule using the methods of nonviolent resistance (Satyagraha), his popularity crosses all the boundaries of political, religious, ethical, moral, spiritual, social, and national systems. The post-September 11 world is radically different, and it compels is to critically investigate India's politics, its leaders, and their brand of ideology - starting with the ideas of the man who led India to modern statehood. The contrarian views of this book on Gandhi take away the mask and present a different view sure to challenge beliefs and the world's accepted viewpoint. by Singh, G. B. His character and moral was very low contrary to what society thinks. The oppressors the proponents of colonialism, slavery, racism and casteism - have imposed Gandhi As We Have Known Him by Gora Lavanam and Mark Lindley (New Delhi, India: National Gandhi Museum, 2005); 301 pp. An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dw. This article is about the book, not Gandhi's character. Learn more. So will the Propaganda Machine here also label these folks as anti-Hindu and protagonists for the demand of Khalistan? The author also finds evidence of multiple cover-ups designed to hide Gandhi's real history, including even collusion to cover up the murder of an American.This provocative . This message is updated dynamically through the template {{source check}} (last update: 18 January 2022). In other words, this book is worthless, and its notability for our purposes entirely rests on its having "caused controversy" in quotable media outlets. Singh Prometheus Books Amherst, NY. --Roadahead (talk) 16:45, 25 August 2008 (UTC)Reply[reply], Please stop vandalizing the article with your unsubstantiated claims and false data. If not he should banned from editing wikipedia because his/her intentions are quite clear to anybody with decent understanding of Indian politics. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Ottre 00:56, 25 September 2008 (UTC)Reply[reply]. Gandhi: Behind the Mask of Divinity Hardcover - 1 April 2004 - Amazon.in You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. The real truth behind the man - read this before you make up your mind! For the lovers of truth, G. B. Singh has exploded the Gandhi myth . From Ireland to U.S.A.
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