An insignificant lawyer from India brought the world-dominating British Empire to its knees. Few have embodied the spirit of the Sermon on the Mount as the Hindu Gandhi, who was soon given the title Mahatma, meaning "great soul." The source of his strength was a humanist belief that transcended all religious boundaries. Henrike Rick sensitively portrays Gandhi, allowing him to speak for himself above all. His writings remain inspiring and encouraging in the struggle for a just and peaceful world to this day.