A LETTER TO A HINDU


THE SUBJECTION OF INDIA--ITS CAUSE AND CURE


__With an Introduction by__ M. K. GANDHI



INTRODUCTION


The letter printed below is a translation of Tolstoy's letter
written in Russian in reply to one from the Editor of Free
Hindustan. After having passed from hand to hand, this letter at
last came into my possession through a friend who asked me, as
one much interested in Tolstoy's writings, whether I thought it
worth publishing. I at once replied in the affirmative, and told
him I should translate it myself into Gujarati and induce others'
to translate and publish it in various Indian vernaculars.

The letter as received by me was a type-written copy. It was
therefore referred to the author, who confirmed it as his and
kindly granted me permission to print it.

To me, as a humble follower of that great teacher whom I have
long looked upon as one of my guides, it is a matter of honour to
be connected with the publication of his letter, such especially
as the one which is now being given to the world.