The Spirit's Pilgrimage

The Spirit's Pilgrimage by Madeleine Slade is a spiritual memoir that chronicles the author's journey from a privileged life in England to a life of service in India. Slade, who later became known as Mirabehn, was drawn to India and the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi after a personal crisis led her to seek a deeper understanding of life.The book begins with Slade's childhood and her upbringing in a wealthy English family. She describes her early years as a rebellious and restless young woman who was searching for meaning and purpose in life. After meeting Gandhi in London in 1914, Slade was deeply inspired by his philosophy of nonviolence and his commitment to social justice.Slade's journey to India was not easy, as she faced numerous challenges and obstacles along the way. However, she persevered and eventually became a close associate of Gandhi, working alongside him in his struggle for Indian independence. Slade's memoir provides a unique perspective on Gandhi's life and work, as well as the broader social and political context of India in the early 20th century.Throughout the book, Slade reflects on her own spiritual journey and the lessons she learned along the way. She writes candidly about her struggles with doubt, fear, and uncertainty, as well as her moments of profound insight and clarity. The Spirit's Pilgrimage is a powerful testament to the transformative power of spiritual practice and the importance of living a life of service to others.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.