Hind Swaraj was written by Mahatma Gandhi in 1908, while traveling from London to South Africa. The book contains his views on Swaraj (Home Rule), Modern Civilization, Mechanization etc. The book was originally written in Gujarati, Mahatma Gandhi's mother tongue. The English translation was done by Mahadev Desai, Mahatma Gandhi's Personal Secretary, who is well recognized for his contribution to Indian Independence movement.