| Hind Swaraj | 1909 | A civilizational critique of modern Western industrial society. Gandhi rejects materialism, parliamentary politics, railways-lawyers-doctors driven modernity, and advocates Swaraj as self-rule at both political and moral level. Emphasises Swadeshi, passive resistance, decentralised village republics, and ethical politics rooted in truth and non-violence. |
| The Story of My Experiments with Truth | 1927–29 | Spiritual autobiography tracing his evolution from ordinary individual to moral reformer. Explores experiments with Satya (Truth), Ahimsa (Non-violence), Brahmacharya (celibacy), dietetics, simplicity, and self-discipline. It is less political narrative and more a moral self-examination of character-building. |
| Satyagraha in South Africa | 1928 | Historical account of the birth of Satyagraha as a method of non-violent resistance. Explains techniques like civil disobedience, non-cooperation, and moral persuasion. Demonstrates how suffering and moral force can challenge unjust racial laws. |
| From Yeravda Mandir | 1932 | Philosophical explanation of Ashram vows: truth, non-violence, non-stealing, celibacy, non-possession, control of palate, fearlessness, equality of religions. Focuses on ethical discipline as foundation of political freedom. |
| The Gita According to Gandhi | 1926 | Interpretation of Bhagavad Gita as a text of Nishkama Karma (selfless action) rather than a justification of war. Sees Kurukshetra as symbolic battlefield of inner moral struggle. Stresses detachment, duty, and spiritual activism. |
| Constructive Programme: Its Meaning and Place | 1941 | Blueprint for achieving independence through grassroots reconstruction. Includes Khadi, village industries, communal harmony, abolition of untouchability, women’s upliftment, basic education, and economic self-reliance. Argues political freedom must rest on social reform. |
| Key to Health | 1942 | Advocates natural living, balanced diet, sanitation, fasting, and self-restraint. Links physical well-being with moral purity and self-control. Emphasises preventive health rooted in simplicity. |
| All Men Are Brothers | 1958 (Posthumous) | Thematic compilation presenting Gandhi’s philosophy of universal brotherhood, non-violence, religious tolerance, and global peace. Highlights his humanist worldview beyond nationalism. |