"Cleanliness is next to Godliness." We can no more seek God's blessings with an unclean body than with an unclean mind. - Young India, November 19, 1925
This oft quoted saying of Mahatma Gandhi keeps coming back, to inspire and motivate. Gandhiji's devotion to a clean and healthy India, is brought out in this comprehensive title. Interwoven with quotes and photographs, this book gives an insight into Gandhiji's thoughts and writings on the importance of sanitation.
The author, Sudarshan Iyengar, a member of the Gandhi Heritage Mission, who has also been associated with water and sanitation campaign in Gujarat, draws out attention to Gandhiji's views on this important subject in this handy book. Shri Iyengar was formerly Vice Chancellor of the Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad, the university founded by Mahatma Gandhi.