Mahatma Gandhi, the iconic leader of India's struggle for independence, was not only a champion of political change but also a fervent advocate of education and knowledge dissemination. Central to Gandhi's vision of a liberated and enlightened society was the pivotal role played by libraries. He believed that libraries were not just repositories of books but sanctuaries of wisdom and enlightenment. In this research article, we delve into Gandhi's profound thoughts on libraries, shedding light on his emphasis on education, his vision of libraries as vehicles for social transformation, and the enduring legacy of his ideas in the modern era.
Gandhi's perspective on libraries goes beyond the mere accumulation of knowledge; it encompasses the broader concept of self-improvement, empowerment, and nonviolent resistance. Through his life's work and writings, he underscored the indispensable role that libraries play in fostering intellectual growth and societal progress. As we explore his views on libraries, we gain insight into how Gandhi's philosophy remains relevant today, influencing educational practices, social movements, and the pursuit of a more enlightened world.
Gandhi's thoughts on libraries, drawing from his own words, actions, and the impact of his ideas on education and knowledge dissemination. Through this exploration, we aim to provide a comprehensive understanding of Gandhi's legacy in the realm of libraries and the enduring importance of his views in our contemporary world.
", "languages": [ { "id": "eng", "title": { "en": "English" } } ], "publication_date": "2023-10-26", "publisher": "AAASSHER | \u0909\u0926\u092f\u0917\u093f\u0930\u0940 - \u092c\u0939\u0941\u092d\u093e\u0937\u093f\u0915 \u0907\u0924\u093f\u0939\u093e\u0938 \u0938\u0902\u0936\u094b\u0927\u0928 \u092a\u0924\u094d\u0930\u093f\u0915\u093e (Udayagiri Bahubhashik Itihas Sanshodhan Patrika - A Bimonthly, Refereed, & Peer-Reviewed Journal of History)", "resource_type": { "id": "publication-article", "title": { "de": "Zeitschriftenartikel", "en": "Journal article" } }, "rights": [ { "description": { "en": "The Creative Commons Attribution license allows re-distribution and re-use of a licensed work on the condition that the creator is appropriately credited." }, "icon": "cc-by-icon", "id": "cc-by-4.0", "props": { "scheme": "spdx", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode" }, "title": { "en": "Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International" } } ], "subjects": [ { "subject": "Mahatma Gandhi" }, { "subject": "Knowledge" }, { "subject": "Library" }, { "subject": "Quotes of Gandhi" }, { "subject": "Newspapers" }, { "subject": "Journals" } ], "title": "Mahatma Gandhi's Legacy: Nurturing Knowledge through Libraries" }, "parent": { "access": { "owned_by": { "user": "586646" }, "settings": { "accept_conditions_text": null, "allow_guest_requests": false, "allow_user_requests": false, "secret_link_expiration": 0 } }, "communities": { "default": "ed7d3cdf-3e14-48fc-bf83-72b3f3de0c35", "entries": [ { "access": { "member_policy": "open", "members_visibility": "public", "record_submission_policy": "open", "review_policy": "open", "visibility": "public" }, "children": { "allow": false }, "created": "2023-07-21T06:31:56.538060+00:00", "custom_fields": {}, "deletion_status": { "is_deleted": false, "status": "P" }, "id": "ed7d3cdf-3e14-48fc-bf83-72b3f3de0c35", "links": {}, "metadata": { "description": "Association for Advancement of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities Education and Research (AAASSHER) is dedicated to the advancement and dissemination of knowledge to scholars, students, and academic societies.", "page": "Association for Advancement of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities Education and Research (AAASSHER) is dedicated to the advancement and dissemination of knowledge to scholars, students, and the academic societies.
\n\nIt aims to be the leading global scholarly publisher for academic peer-reviewed journals, conference proceedings and digital books in the areas of arts, social sciences, and humanities.
\n\nIt is committed to publish high-quality impactful work in the areas of arts, social sciences, and humanities.
\n\nAAASSHER aspire to be the most-trusted, most-cited and most-read leading publisher in the areas of arts, social sciences, and humanities.
\n\n\n\n
", "title": "Association for Advancement of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities Education and Research", "type": { "id": "organization" }, "website": "https://aaassher.org/" }, "revision_id": 1, "slug": "aaassher_23", "updated": "2024-06-14T08:33:35.125219+00:00" } ], "ids": [ "ed7d3cdf-3e14-48fc-bf83-72b3f3de0c35" ] }, "id": "10072415", "pids": { "doi": { "client": "datacite", "identifier": "10.5281/zenodo.10072415", "provider": "datacite" } } }, "pids": { "doi": { "client": "datacite", "identifier": "10.5281/zenodo.10072416", "provider": "datacite" }, "oai": { "identifier": "oai:zenodo.org:10072416", "provider": "oai" } }, "revision_id": 6, "stats": { "all_versions": { "data_volume": 9149712.0, "downloads": 52, "unique_downloads": 48, "unique_views": 100, "views": 103 }, "this_version": { "data_volume": 9149712.0, "downloads": 52, "unique_downloads": 48, "unique_views": 100, "views": 103 } }, "status": "published", "swh": {}, "updated": "2024-07-10T23:50:33.410646+00:00", "versions": { "index": 1, "is_latest": true } }