Satyer Anwesan - Bengali Translation of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi's Gujarati Autobiography

Book Details

• Original Author: Mahatma Gandhi
• Bengali Translator: Gita Chaudhuri
• Publisher: Sahitya Akademi
• Language: Bengali
• Pages: 474
• Cover: Hardcover
• Edition: 2016
• Dimensions: 23 cm × 15 cm (9.00 × 6.00 inch)
• Weight: 710 gm
• ISBN: 9788126033010

About the Book

Satyer Anwesan is the Bengali translation of the celebrated Gujarati autobiography of Mahatma Gandhi, originally known as The Story of My Experiments with Truth. Translated into Bengali by Gita Chaudhuri, this volume offers readers direct access to the life, thoughts, ideals, and personal experiences of one of the most influential figures in modern history.

In this remarkable autobiographical work, Gandhi recounts his journey from childhood to his emergence as a leader of social reform and the Indian freedom movement. Rather than presenting a conventional autobiography, he describes his life as a series of experiments with truth, morality, self-discipline, non-violence, and spiritual growth. Through honest self-reflection, he discusses his successes, failures, doubts, and lessons learned along the way.

The book provides valuable insights into Gandhi’s philosophy of Satya (Truth) and Ahimsa (Non-violence), while also offering a vivid picture of the social, political, and cultural conditions of his time. Its themes of ethical living, personal transformation, service to society, and the pursuit of justice continue to inspire readers across generations.

This Bengali edition preserves the intellectual and spiritual depth of the original text, making it accessible to Bengali readers interested in history, philosophy, politics, social reform, and autobiographical literature. Published by Sahitya Akademi, it is an essential addition to the collections of students, scholars, researchers, and admirers of Gandhi’s life and thought.