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Written while traveling from London to South Africa, Gandhi's Hind Swaraj, or Indian Home Rule, is a book that puts forth his views on self-governance, modern civilization and mechanisation among other subjects. Summary of the Book In this Hindi title, Hind Swaraj, Gandhi discusses the most practical remedies for the problems that humanity is facing in modern days. It is more relevant to the current times, as India struggles with newer problems even after independence. The book takes the form of a dialogue between The Reader and The Editor. Gandhi asserts that ‘Home Rule is Self Rule’, and discusses how India would never be free if it does not reject Western civilization itself. About Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was a freedom fighter, former advocate and Indian political figure. He was famous for his advocacy on nonviolence and his general outlook on life. Born in Porbandar, Gujarat, Gandhi's life was changed with his education and eventual journey to South Africa where he helped the Blacks battle racism. He returned to his motherland to find her weeping under the weight of British Rule and his actions finally made India achieve Independence. Gandhi is revered as the Father of the Nation.