Gandhi's handwritten notes on life sold for $1.69m at Indian auction
Summary
A rare collection of Mahatma Gandhi’s handwritten notes was sold for $1.69 million at an auction in Mumbai, setting a record price for an Indian historical document. The notes, written between 1944 and 1946, offer personal insights into Gandhi’s thoughts on truth, non-violence, and self-restraint.Key Facts
- The collection includes 688 handwritten messages by Gandhi to freedom fighter Anand T Hingorani.
- The notes were written after the death of Hingorani’s wife and provided guidance and encouragement.
- These messages were later published in a book called "A Thought for the Day."
- The auction took place at Saffronart in Mumbai and included 86 items related to Gandhi.
- Other items auctioned included Gandhi’s portable spinning wheel and letters about spiritual discipline.
- The sale price of $1.69 million is the highest ever paid for an Indian historical document at auction.
- The buyer’s identity was not revealed, but the notes will stay in India.
- The collection covers more than two decades of Gandhi’s life and his friendship with Hingorani.
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