Eleven Commandments

One of the life-changing stories born from values at every moment
Eleven Commandments
Novel
Uttam Mevada

Today, when the existence of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, has been limited to just currency and photographs, Uttambhai writes this novel with the aim of re-establishing his values in society.

A staunch Gandhian gentleman living on the seashore of Dandi begins a story to instill an understanding of Gandhian values in his grandson. Gradually, the village children and a young journalist, eager to research the Dandi Satyagraha, join the story.

In the gentleman’s stories, the pre-independence Gandhian era comes to life, and the 11 vows like truth, non-violence, non-stealing, non-possession, celibacy and self-reliance, non-untouchability, fearlessness, swadeshi, control of the palate, and equal respect for all religions are woven in. These great vows have a deep impact on society and the countrymen and they become a path to an ideal life. The incidents and events in the story show the characters following Gandhian values, which makes the story more meaningful. At the same time, lesser-known stories from Bapu’s life make the story more interesting.

Written in a simple and natural style, this novel makes the Gandhian ideology and lifestyle relevant in today’s time and will be an inspiration for the new generation to understand and follow it.