Gandhi to Vinoba: The New Pilgrimage – Lanza del Vasto

Title: Gandhi to Vinoba: The New Pilgrimage
Author: Lanza del Vasto
Publisher: Rider and Company
Edition: First Edition, 1956
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 231
Size: 5.5 in x 8 in

Gandhi to Vinoba: The New Pilgrimage, authored by Lanza del Vasto and published by Rider and Company in 1956, stands as a deeply insightful exploration of the spiritual and ethical path pioneered by Mahatma Gandhi and continued by Vinoba Bhave, the leader of India’s Bhoodan (land-gift) movement. Lanza del Vasto—an Italian philosopher, poet, and disciple of Gandhi—chronicles his pilgrimage across India and his encounters with the philosophy of non-violence (ahimsa), truth (satya), and service (seva).

This 231-page first edition hardcover captures the spirit of a transitional India — from Gandhi’s era of moral awakening to Vinoba’s vision of community transformation through voluntary land reform and inner renewal. Del Vasto’s writing blends spiritual philosophy, personal reflection, and social critique, offering Western readers a unique understanding of Gandhian ethics adapted to global human values.

Through poetic narrative and philosophical depth, the book articulates a universal message of peace, simplicity, and moral courage. It serves as both a memoir and a manifesto — inviting readers to embark on their own “new pilgrimage” of conscience and compassion.

Beautifully produced in a 5.5 x 8 inch hardcover format, this first edition remains a collectible work of spiritual literature and social thought, appealing to students of Indian philosophy, peace movements, and cross-cultural dialogue.

• Written by Lanza del Vasto, a disciple and interpreter of Gandhi’s teachings.

• Chronicles the evolution of Gandhian ideals through Vinoba Bhave’s movement.

• Explores themes of non-violence, simplicity, spirituality, and moral reform.

• Published by Rider and Company, First Edition (1956).

• 231-page hardcover with rich historical and philosophical insights.

• Essential for readers of Indian philosophy, Gandhian studies, and peace literature.