The Intimate and The Ultimate

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Widely regarded as Gandhi’s spiritual successor, Vinoba Bhave continued the work of spiritual and social enlightenment after Gandhi’s assassination and became a beacon of hope to millions of impoverished Indian people. He was revered as a saint, scholar, sage, social reformer and spiritual master. His radical activism was driven by his beliefs, and compassion was the inspiration for his social and economic reforms.

Bhave is best known for founding the Bhoodan (Land Gift) movement. Motivated by the plight of the landless poor, he walked all over India persuading wealthy landowners to part with a portion of their land. In all he collected over 5 million acres of land in gifts, which he redistributed to the poor. During this great journey, he talked about the relationship between the intimate self and the ultimate God.

The Intimate and the Ultimate is a selected anthology of Bhave’s speeches and writings. It is a valuable guide for all seekers of truth, nonviolence and wisdom, and for those who value quality above quantity, and wholeness above fragmentation. We are delighted to be able to reprint this book, and to bring Bhave’s powerful message to a new generation.