02433cam a22003613u 4500 41954 UtSlPG 20260610133947.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 23006825 UtSlPG en iso639-1 HC Gandhi, Mahatma, 1869-1948 The Wheel of Fortune Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-01-31 Dawn of a new era -- Swadeshi -- Spinning -- Appendices [by Maganlal K. Gandhi] Produced by sp1nd, ewkent and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Wheel of Fortune" by Mahatma Gandhi is a philosophical treatise written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on Gandhi's advocacy for Indian self-sufficiency through the revival of traditional handicrafts, particularly hand-spinning and weaving, as a means to combat poverty and promote economic independence. It emphasizes simplicity and self-sacrifice as vital components of India's struggle for self-rule (Swaraj). The opening of the text introduces the reader to Gandhi's vision of a new era, where societal values shift towards simplicity and self-reliance, as a reaction to the failures of modern industrial civilization. Gandhi reflects on the necessity of adopting the spinning wheel as a critical tool for empowerment, economic resilience, and national solidarity. He argues that engaging in hand-spinning not only helps alleviate poverty but also connects individuals to their cultural roots. The text serves as a call to action for all Indians, inviting them to participate in the Swadeshi movement by embracing traditional methods of production to foster both personal and national regeneration. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Manufactures -- India Hand spinning -- India India -- Economic conditions Thakura, Dvijendranatha, 1840-1926 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41954 82793 82793