# To South Africa Again explained — The Story of My Experiments with Truth

> Chapter companion for The Story of My Experiments with Truth by Mahatma Gandhi.

## What happens

Gandhi returns to South Africa after a brief period in Bombay, leaving his family behind and taking several youths, including Maganlal Gandhi, with him. He reflects on the uncertainty of life and the pursuit of Truth.

## Themes in this chapter

### Truth and Self-Experimentation

Gandhi reflects on the uncertainty of life and the quest for Truth as the supreme goal.

### Family and Personal Relationships

Gandhi separates from his wife and children, prioritizing his work and ideals over family stability.

## Character check-ins

### Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi

Narrates his return to South Africa, his professional life in Bombay, and his decision to leave his family behind.

### Maganlal Gandhi

One of the youths Gandhi takes with him to South Africa, whom he later guides successfully.

### Gopal Krishna Gokhale

Visits Gandhi frequently in Bombay, making plans for him and introducing him to friends.

### Manilal Gandhi

Mentioned as having been restored to health, prompting the move to a better bungalow.

### Kasturbai Gandhi

Left behind in Bombay with the children when Gandhi returns to South Africa.

## Key lines

> I think it is wrong to expect certainties in this world, where all else but God that is Truth is an uncertainty.

Gandhi believes that expecting certainty in life is misguided, as only God, who is Truth, is certain.

_Reflects Gandhi's philosophical view on the transient nature of worldly life._

> The quest for that Truth is the summum bonum of life.

The search for Truth is the highest purpose of life.

_Highlights Gandhi's central spiritual and moral principle._

## Links

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