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Correspondence : 1919 |
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Serial no. |
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From Person |
To no. |
To Person |
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000006424 |
01.01.1919 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00379 |
VICEROY, P.S. to |
2 |
Muslims and Hindus bitterly resent their continued incarceration. The envisage permanent retention of the British Connexion. They are loyal etc. |
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000032416 |
08.01.1919 |
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev Haribhai |
00898 |
GANDHI, Maganlal K. |
1 |
Mahadev Desai writes to Maganlal to say that Gandhiji has started taking goat's milk. Gandhiji had asked him to write in particular to Maganlal who would be only too glad on hearing the news, Gandhiji doing better. Reference to quality of goats' milk in Europe. |
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000011909 |
10.01.1919 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
02762 |
SATYADEV (Swami) |
2 |
I am trying to persuade Devdas to go to Madras for the work. But whether he goes or not, your duty is clearly to stick to your Madras work. |
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000014831 |
14.01.1919 |
06780 |
DEVCHANDBHAI |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
Please consider Wednesday's letter. Oblige by attending Morbi Parishad commencing 13th March. |
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000011913 |
22.01.1919 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01779 |
PARIKH, Narahari D. |
4 |
Piles operated yesterday. Have been pleased with your criticism about my resuming milk diet. It is a friends duty to guide and correct an erring friend to give milk of cows and buffalos and why he now look goat's milk. |
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000006432 |
01.02.1919 |
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3 |
A forerunner of his auto-biography Here he relates his smoking his theft of gold, his bold assertion to his caste-men before his departure for England etc. |
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000032738 |
02.02.1919 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00853 |
BANKER, Shankerlal G. |
1 |
You have asked about my opinion about Rowlatt Act. I have been reading minutely the Rowlatt Committee Report. On reading it, it appears that it was not necessary for the Government to pass such an Act. Now, it is our duty to convey our reaction to the Government Gandhiji talks of the contradiction between the Montague-Chelmsford Reform and the Rowlatt Act. |
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000011912 |
05.02.1919 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01779 |
PARIKH, Narahari D. |
3 |
Justifying his position with regards fulfilment of vows and pledges is specially about milk diet urges to ponder over his letter cant try to enlighten him where found erring. |
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000006425 |
06.02.1919 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00778 |
GANDHI, Devdas |
2 |
The two (Morning and evening) prayers must be felt and made as necessary as the meals. In my scheme there is ultimate freedom for all, as I only advise never order. |
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000006438 |
06.02.1919 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00411 |
SHRADDHANAND (Swami) |
2 |
You can do it quite freely. I undertake to provide Rs. 10000/- (ten thousand) Surendra is infatuated regarding learning in English Schools. |
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000006426 |
07.02.1919 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13319 |
NAYAK BHINBHAI R. |
2 |
After due notice of one month you, may resign and offer satyagraha. But please consult me -as many of you as can- before doing anything |
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000006439 |
08.02.1919 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13327 |
MALAVIYA, Madan Mohan (Pandit) |
2 |
Members of Legislative Assembly (M.L. A.s) should resign from the councils We must convince the Government of our strength We should advise non-payment of taxes. |
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000019808 |
08.02.1919 |
05278 |
URMILA DEVI |
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev Haribhai |
4 |
Urmila Devi staying as Mahadev Desai's mother gives vent to her affection and longing to have his latter, describing her own afflication at witnessing almost daily the police high handedness on swaraj volunteers. Advises Mahadev to learn Bengali with the help of his Bengali Companions. |
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000006427 |
09.02.1919 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08322 |
PRAGJIBHAI |
1 |
The Rowlatt Bills have affected me deeply I will shortly decide my course Honesty in Business is a form of Satyagraha. |
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000006433 |
09.02.1919 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
06371 |
SHASTRI |
2 |
I can no longer render peaceful obedience to a power that is capable of such devilish legislation I invite all to join me. |
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00007423A |
19.02.1919 |
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1038 |
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00007423B |
19.02.1919 |
09331 |
MUSLIM OF LUDHIAND |
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"BLANK" |
2 |
The Christian Missionaries are [encroaching] upon our cremation grounds. Please help us . |
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000007423 |
19.02.1919 |
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406 |
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000006428 |
20.02.1919 |
00390 |
POLAK, H. S. L. |
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev Haribhai |
1 |
I agree with you but I prefer his lack of logic and life to his death and logic The original vow was illogical and I am glad of the result |
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000023863 |
24.02.1919 |
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev Haribhai |
01342 |
NATESAN |
1 |
Requests to find a quiet lodging place for Gandhiji who will be visiting Madras. Invites attention to the Satyagraha manifests. |
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000011835 |
24.02.1919 |
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4 |
Satyagraha leaflet No.2 in which Gandhiji replies to certain objections to the satyagraha methods. Also text of Satyagraha pledge. |
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000006440 |
24.02.1919 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
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"BLANK" |
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I have passed sleepless nights over it. but I cannot find justification for the Bills. Assurances to civilians and British Commerce also indicate the direction of the wind Lownde's speech intolerable (M = Mahadev Desaibhai) |
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000006434 |
24.02.1919 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
05548 |
VICEROY |
3 |
Reform valueless without withdrawal of the Bills which are symptoms of a deep-seated disease of hot-headed autocracy |
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000019814 |
25.02.1919 |
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"BLANK" |
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4 |
Cuttings from 'Times of India' Containing Gandhiji's letters to the editor in connection with the Rowlett Bills together with a form of Satyagraha pledge, and Gandhiji's message read in Bombay by Mahadev Desai. |
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000006430 |
26.02.1919 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
02690 |
EDITORS |
3 |
Even those highly proficient in Gujarati alone will do But they must make education their principle work; and earning subsidiary Must have strong physique to be able to learn agriculture and weaving etc. (For draft see 11754) |
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000011688 |
26.02.1919 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
02663 |
THE EDITORS |
7 |
Draft of a letter enclosing the satyagraha pledge against Rowlett Bills supplied to editors for favour of publication. |
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000011754 |
26.02.1919 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
02690 |
EDITORS |
2 |
Draft of 6430. |
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000006435 |
26.02.1919 |
00379 |
VICEROY, P.S. to |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
Your second shot SN 6434 His Excellency is sorry to hear of your step. Please come here so that you can appreciate all sides of the question |
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000011689 |
27.02.1919 |
13311 |
KRIPALANI, J. B. |
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev Haribhai |
6 |
An able exposition of waverings of moderates. Malaviya is like a pendulum. Never firm. He thinks his staying in the council well help him to obtain funds for the (Benares) university. These moderates are treated by Government with scant courtesy but they swallow it etc. etc. |
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000006437 |
27.02.1919 |
13123 |
TIMES OF INDIA |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
4 |
A very forceful plea for retention of the Bills couched in a very cordial -loving tone; I hate such legislation but I see no way out. I cannot advocate taking grave risks |
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000006429 |
27.02.1919 |
13228 |
NATARAJAN (India Committee) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
4 |
The Bills are an outrage; every constitutional means-satyagraha last- must be employed. The position in South Africa is serious. I think the Patel Bill should be passed as it only permits inter-caste marriages. |
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000011690 |
28.02.1919 |
13311 |
KRIPALANI, J. B. |
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev Haribhai |
4 |
Panditji's (Malaviya's) visit to the Viceroy has been fruitless. Though instinctively seeing the right thing he refuses to act in the write way because of his wavering nature: The struggle is bound to be hard etc. |
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000006436 |
28.02.1919 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00394 |
ANDREWS, C. F. |
1 |
Have been irresistibly driven to adopt satyagraha 50 person signed pledge. Wired Viceroy give prayerful consideration. Sending papers Wire opinion Gurudev (Rabindranath Tagore)'s blessings if possible. |
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000006441 |
01.03.1919 |
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev Haribhai |
13328 |
HUSEIN, SYED |
1 |
Pledge should be signed present from You many form a committee to guard against hasty individed action You should decide the laws to be broken. |
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000006442 |
01.03.1919 |
13285 |
BESANT, Annie (Mrs.) |
13330 |
TELANG P. K. |
1 |
Approve all signing Inform Jamnadas Will myself sign omitting words on committee If I may form group to elect committee here do not object to words ( Unsd= unsigned) |
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000006443 |
01.03.1919 |
13330 |
TELANG P. K. |
13285 |
BESANT, Annie (Mrs.) |
1 |
We signed pledge. Gandhiji says You can form your own committee and sign there, Change in pledge impossible, |
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000011691 |
01.03.1919 |
13311 |
KRIPALANI, J. B. |
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev Haribhai |
2 |
Malaviyaji refuses to sign the majority report and submitted a separate minute, moderates' minute also is equally strong perhaps stronger. |
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000011906 |
01.03.1919 |
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev Haribhai |
01779 |
PARIKH, Narahari D. |
2 |
Times leader attes pays hand compliments to Gandhiji's greatness, Enthusiasm here seems splendid. Gamnadas also in if our "Thorean" - booklet seems to have fascinated many. |
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000006454 |
01.03.1919 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00778 |
GANDHI, Devdas |
1 |
You may be yearning to offer Satyagraha but your duty is to stick to your Hindi-teaching The meeting (Gandhiji's meeting with Viceroy) had no result Englishman easily understand brute force but they submit unconsciously to soul-force. |
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000006453 |
01.03.1919 |
13336 |
WACHHA, Dinshaw Edulji |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
6 |
This old man of 75 with such experience earnestly dissuades you from it. It will fail in India. So I cannot bless you ( A very Moving Appeal) |
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000011907 |
02.03.1919 |
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev Haribhai |
01779 |
PARIKH, Narahari D. |
2 |
Besant Joins probably because she knew there was no other go. We shall love for Delhi probably tomorrow. |
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000006444 |
04.03.1919 |
00379 |
VICEROY, P.S. to |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
1 |
Your wire His Excellency will see you on Wednesday I hope you are better and not have suffered from the strain of the journey. |
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000011908 |
05.03.1919 |
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev Haribhai |
01779 |
PARIKH, Narahari D. |
2 |
Details of Delhi Visit and counsels with Vallabhbhai Patel, Pandit Malaviyaji and others. Want of mettle in them criticised. shraddhanandji's joining us is a news. |
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000011910 |
07.03.1919 |
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev Haribhai |
01779 |
PARIKH, Narahari D. |
3 |
Description of Rampur visit and interview and agree ment with Ali Brothers as well as Viceroy in connection with Satyagraha fight. To name you secretary is shameful since your work surpasses that of the secretary. |
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000006445 |
07.03.1919 |
13331 |
WINCENT W. (Sir) |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2 |
I am too pressed with the work for an interview But see Sir J.D. Bailey who will explain the position about the Ali-brothers. |
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000006446 |
08.03.1919 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13324 |
SHASTRIJI |
1 |
Please tell them that I wanted to explain personally and fully my position but I could not. My regard for them remains the same. |
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000006447 |
08.03.1919 |
06371 |
SHASTRI |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2 |
I will respect your feeling and not publish it. We have utmost personal regard for you but our ways part-though I revere you, |
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000009167 |
08.03.1919 |
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev Haribhai |
01779 |
PARIKH, Narahari D. |
2 |
Bapu is pleased with 'Ashram Patrika'. Bapu will not enlist Musalmans unless thousands of them are ready. In Bombay Mrs. Besant has played havoc in Bapu's absence. So he intends to go there soon. Notes on Rowlatt Bills were prepared by three of us - Bapu, Anandanand and myself. The Marathi Press was not prepared to print. Kaka Saheb's Marathi matter. |
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000019813 |
08.03.1919 |
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Cuttings from Abhyudaya containing Gandhi's letter drawing public attention to the evils of Rowlett Bills and getting prepared for satyagraha fight. Pledge for Satyagraha preceding. (Report of Allahabad meeting etc). |
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000006448 |
09.03.1919 |
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1 |
His view of Varnashram is poles apart from the orthodox But Patel should better drop the bill than accept Gandhiji's suggestion of inter-sub-caste-marriages (i.s. R.= Indian Social Reformer) |
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000006451 |
11.03.1919 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00461 |
SASTRI, V. S. Srinivasa |
1 |
Public Opinion very strong against them. Though we differ as to the methods I hope you will voice public opinion and oppose them. |
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000006449 |
11.03.1919 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00379 |
VICEROY, P.S. to |
3 |
Lane, Private secretary to Smuts became an Angle of peace and by his courtesy brought to a speedy end the struggle. Will you do the same? |
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000006457 |
11.03.1919 |
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We want to win over opponents by love and disarm opposition. We cannot be impatient with them or those who stand aside etc. |
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000006450 |
12.03.1919 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
13333 |
DUBOULEY, James (Sir) |
1 |
It increases the intensity of the fire hidden under the ashes called repression Wish I could convince you. |
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000006452 |
12.03.1919 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
00379 |
VICEROY, P.S. to |
2 |
Whether justified or not , public feeling unmistakably strong against them. Do not intensify bitterness Government should delay the Bills for some time at least |
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000006456 |
13.03.1919 |
00379 |
VICEROY, P.S. to |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
3 |
How can you admire "the angle of peace' when you are becoming the 'stormy Petrel'? Even we, 'the bureaucrats' will be sorry to see you come down from your heights You can easily misguide people. (Worth reading letter) |
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000006455 |
13.03.1919 |
00390 |
POLAK, H. S. L. |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
2 |
You are entirely justified The Bills are "monstrous" I am not sleeping over South Africa affairs. I hope you will no longer experiment at the cost of your ability to serve your country. |
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000023862 |
14.03.1919 |
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev Haribhai |
01342 |
NATESAN |
1 |
Informs that such as Gandhiji would like to stay at his he will put up at another place to avoid putting him (the correspondent) in an awkward positions. |
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000011911 |
14.03.1919 |
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev Haribhai |
01779 |
PARIKH, Narahari D. |
3 |
Being hard pressed with work find no leisure to write. So you shall have to rest satisfied with short details. Second class travel has proved to be a boon to both Bapu and myself though every time Bapu counts difference between fares. My previous opinion about Ali Brothers was not quite correct. Experience of Nehru and Malaviya families described. |
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000006458 |
14.03.1919 |
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(1) To get the Bills withdrawn, (2) To ensure respect for our M.L. A. s (Member of Legislative Assembly) whose views have been flouted Return love for anger. |
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000011905 |
15.03.1919 |
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev Haribhai |
01779 |
PARIKH, Narahari D. |
5 |
Description of the meeting Bapu wants to teach me lecturing. I am having little confidence Preparations for the coming fight are going on. Breaking of Salt tax is also being considered. |
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000019821 |
15.03.1919 |
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Report of a public meeting in Bombay to protest against Rowlett Bills where in Gandhi's address was read by Mahadevbhai. |
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000009168 |
16.03.1919 |
00546 |
DESAI, Mahadev Haribhai |
01779 |
PARIKH, Narahari D. |
2 |
Kaka's 'Brave Army' was rearranged by Bapu. Better if you can send quotations from my letters to Durga. Make a point to send me all cuttings on Satyagraha every week. |
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000006459 |
16.03.1919 |
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The Bills are bad but passive resistance is not the remedy Passive resistance cannot be applied as the aim of the Bill (repression of crime) is good (No alternative suggested) |
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000006460 |
18.03.1919 |
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Two, soul-stirring speeches " There are times when all you hold dear as life has to be given to obey the voice of conscience"- Gandhiji " Histories have been made by mad men" Naidu |
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000006461 |
18.03.1919 |
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Banned but clean literature like Hind Swaraj should be sold Only Individual Civil Disobedience at present. Unauthorised news sheets also |
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00006309A |
19.03.1919 |
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Gandhiji advised them to be truthful and literate Even adults should learn 3 'Rs.' I love Tamilians |
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000006431 |
19.03.1919 |
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You awe duties not only to your family or to your Union but to your country. Enlarge your vision Try to know what India means. |
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000006462 |
19.03.1919 |
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000006463 |
20.03.1919 |
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(1) It will not lead to violence but will wean the violence party from violence (2) Yielding to public opinion enhances Government prestige. |
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000011904 |
22.03.1919 |
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