ABSTRACT
The tempestuous history of mankind during the first four decades, now closing, of the twentieth century after Christ is written around a score or so of names. Less than half of the bearers of these names are alive to-day. Mahatma Gandhi is not only one of these, but he is unique, sui generis , even among these; because he is the solitary apostle of non-violent spirituality in politics and economics. One cannot readily think of another greater or even equal moral force in Indian history since the Buddha. When the “present” has become the “past,” and the overwhelming importance which the “present” always possesses has shrunk into due proportions, it is possible that the future historian may be able to mention names comparable with his; comparable on the whole, taking into account the very different settings and purposes of the different periods. To-day, Mahatma Gandhi’s personality stands out unique.
