It was in this house where Gandhi dedicated himself to a simple meditative lifestyle and the development of his philosophy of Satyagraha, a form of passive resistance and non-violent civil disobedience that remains influential today.
After Gandhi and Kallenbach left the house in 1909, it went through several owners over the decades. In 2009, the French travel company, Voyageurs du Monde, bought the house. This explains the French influence in the place, including French translations for everything.
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Satyagraha House, now a Johannesburg heritage site, is a beautiful guesthouse and museum dedicated to Gandhi's principles and offers visitors a contemplative and spiritual experience. The museum exhibits include various photos, correspondence, journal entries, and beautifully displayed inspirational quotes spread across the various guesthouse buildings and the tranquil garden at its centre.
There is a reason why artists and writers sometimes take up residency and spend time here to work. The space is beautiful and peaceful and it's unique in every sense – a calm, introspective, and historical place set amongst but far removed from the bustle of the city.
Satyagraha House also provides a variety of well-being services such as massages, meditation and yoga, and provides vegetarian meals for lunch or dinner. You can purchase souvenirs like books and CDs to learn more about Gandhi, Satyagraha, and Johannesburg. Candles and beauty products are available so that you can take the serenity of Satyagraha House home with you.
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