The life of Kasturba Gandhi has often been eclipsed by the prominent presence of her husband, Mahatma Gandhi. However, it is important to acknowledge and commemorate her signi cant contributions to India’s ght for independence, as well as her pivotal position as a source of support and empathy. The book titled “Embodying Compassion: The Life and Legacy of Kasturba Gandhi” aims to shed light on the life of a lady whose resolute determination and steadfast dedication to justice had a signi cant impact on the trajectory of Indian history.
Kasturba, often referred to as Ba, was born into a rather prosperous family in Porbandar, Gujarat, in 1869. Her transformation from a teenage bride at the age of thirteen to an experienced liberation ghter is a monument to her unwavering determination and fortitude. Kasturba, amidst the challenges and successes she faced during her life, became a representation of empathy and strength, embodying the principles of non-violence, equality, and altruism that her husband advocated.
