London: Mahatma Gandhi is perhaps
one of the most documented personalities in history. Even so, more
books and articles appear about him even today.
Now London-based journalist and writer
Vijay Rana has published a coffee table book with images of Gandhi
from around the world in a more contemporary context.
His book Mahatma Gandhi – Images
and Ideas For Non-Violence releases on Gandhi Jayanti, the day the
United Nations has declared as the international day for non-violence.
“When one reports on the Iraq war the
message of peace stands for Gandhi. While mentioning Ground Zero again
he is the symbol of peace. Gandhi is the biggest representative of
peace,” Rana said.
The book is a collection of pictures,
posters, banners and murals from all corners of the world – from a
stark monument in Northern Ireland, to a poster inspiring villagers in
the West Bank. The book shows the universality of Gandhi's thought and
how his words inspire people even today.
“Gandhi’s principles are universal.
After Gandhi’s assassination Nehru had said that ‘lights have gone
out of our lives.’ But he knew that it’s the Mahatma’s ideals
that will lead generations later,” Rana said.
The book will be launched in India early
next year but can be ordered from the author's website, www.nrifm.com.
Published
on Wednesday, October 03, 2007 at 01:35 in 
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