The author of this book has gone a long way in the fulfillment of his hope. Gandhi - Ordained in South Africa traces in candid detail the gradual evolution of Gandhi's personality. It is a fascinating portrayal of a young Indian's growth from an ordinary lawyer in search of a good means of livelihood to an uncommon man of action. It also delicately deals with the various aspects of Gandhi's inner landscape. The result is a living picture of the Mahatma in the making.