2020/11/20 by Mohandas K. Gandhi
Arts and Humanities · #Indian History and Philosophy #South Asian Studies and Diaspora
paper · doi:10.1515/9780822390169-014
openalex publication_date 2020/11/20 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/04/21
It is not the without hesitation that the translation of 'Hind Swaraj' is submitted to the public. A European friend with whom I discussed the contents, wanted to see a translation of it and, during our spare moments, I hurriedly dictated and he took it down. It is not a literal translation but it is a faithful rendering of the original. Several English friends have read it, and whilst opinions were being invited as to the advisability of publishing the work, news was received that the original was seized in India. This information hastened the decision to publish the translation without a moment's delay. My fellow-workers at the International Printing Press shared my view and, by working overtime – a labour of love – they have enabled me to place the translation before the public in an unexpectedly short time. The work is being given to the public at what is practically cost-price. But, without the financial assistance of the many Indians who promised to buy copies for themselves and for distribution, it might never have seen the light of day.