A Guide to Health

audiobook

A Guide to Health

by Mahatma Gandhi

EN·~3 hours·29 chapters

Chapters

29 total

A GUIDE TO HEALTH - BY - MAHATMA GANDHI - Translated from the Hindi - BY - A. RAMA IYER, M.A.

0:06

1921\. S. GANESAN., PUBLISHER, - TRIPLICANE..... MADRAS, S.E.

0:06

TRANSLATOR’S NOTE

2:31

INTRODUCTION

8:25

A GUIDE TO HEALTH - Chapter I - THE MEANING OF HEALTH

5:51

Chapter II - THE HUMAN BODY

4:00

Chapter III - AIR

14:39

Chapter IV - WATER

5:55

Chapter V - FOOD

35:09

Chapter VI - HOW MUCH AND HOW MANY TIMES SHOULD WE EAT?

5:48

Description

This compact guide offers a surprisingly pragmatic view on health from one of history’s most unexpected voices. Drawing on decades of personal observation, the author dismantles common misconceptions and presents straightforward principles for preserving well‑being. The opening sections stress prevention, urging readers to adopt simple habits that keep illness at bay rather than relying on cures after the fact.

Beyond basic nutrition and hygiene, the book explores how mindset shapes the body, linking mental attitudes to physical resilience. With clear, no‑nonsense advice on common ailments, the author challenges conventional remedies and warns against the lure of unqualified healers. Listeners will find an invitation to rethink everyday choices, guided by a blend of practical experience and a philosophic drive toward self‑care.

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en

Duration

~3 hours (191K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Turgut Dincer, sp1nd, ewkent, raviarya and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

Jul 30, 2012

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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About the author

Mahatma Gandhi

Mahatma Gandhi

1869–1948

A lawyer turned freedom leader, he transformed nonviolent resistance into a force that changed India and inspired civil rights movements around the world. His life and writings still invite readers to think about truth, conscience, and the power of disciplined protest.

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