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Correspondence : 1931 |
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Serial no. |
Date |
From no. |
From Person |
To no. |
To Person |
Pages |
Summary |
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000030577 |
01.01.1931 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08820 |
MAN MOHANDAS |
2 |
After going through the book G. suggests 'how to compete with foreign cloth' would be a proper title & gives his opinion about hand spinning handlooms & mill cloth. |
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000033279 |
01.01.1931 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K.
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09804 |
GANDHI, Narandas |
8 |
(1) Reference to letter from Dahibehn from Bombay.- Reply enclosed.- Reference to Gandhiji's health: weight 100 lbs.- Reference to spinning.- Kanu to go to Wardha.- Reference to Parnerkar, to Ramnarayan, to Jivandas, to Valibehn, to Premabehn, to Ratilal. (2) Gandhiji discusses ninth Canto of Gita. After dwelling upon the characteristics of yogi in the earlier Canto, importance of 'Bhakti' (devotion) is shown in this Canto.- Omnipresence of God. In essence, the devotee should merge himself in God. |
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000016917 |
01.01.1931 |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
00000 |
"BLANK" |
5 |
Questions to and replies by Gandhiji in connection with hunger strike before picketed shops, house, defence of a Satyagrahi arrested under false charges, honour of national flag etc. |
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000021619 |
01.01.1931 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08017 |
MAN MOHAN DAS |
3 |
Criticism the book "How to complete with foreign cloth" Title is presumptuous. It contains more authenticate information about Mills but less about handlooms Hand Spinning is the Key to complete boycott of Mill made cloth. No doubt hand spun yarn is not as strong as machine spun yarn, but that is no argument in favour of the latter. We cannot give up hand made bread for machine made biscuits. |
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000028032 |
01.01.1931 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
07884 |
PADMA |
1 |
Let me see your yarn. you must put on some more weight. |
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000025823 |
02.01.1931 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01793 |
SHANTA |
1 |
God help you in observing your vow. |
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000009503 |
02.01.1931 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01804 |
PATEL, Shivabhai G. |
2 |
Good that you admitted everything. you should clarify your aim of celibacy to your wife. Also you should grant her permission to remarry if she so desires. In ease she demands maintenance you should ask her to go to the ashram. The real remedy to meet the attack of passions is faithful. adherence to one's work. |
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000028128 |
02.01.1931 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
07830 |
MAITRI |
2 |
You can give water to Harijans and request other not to give them remnants of good. |
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000025511 |
03.01.1931 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08408 |
ASAR, MOTIBEN |
2 |
Improve your handwriting and be specific in all that you do rather great or small. |
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000027233 |
03.01.1931 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08557 |
JOSHI, Ramaben C. |
2 |
Our duty is our religion. Our religion is not inferior to that of others. So that to your duty. |
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000027402 |
03.01.1931 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
02721 |
JOSHI, Chhaganlal Nathubhai |
2 |
So you are released. Why this loss of weight ? Keep me informed. |
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000024793 |
04.01.1931 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08360 |
RADHAKRISHNA |
2 |
You better give me the required news. |
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000028129 |
04.01.1931 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08632 |
MAHAVIR |
1 |
Personal news. |
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000027172 |
04.01.1931 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08554 |
KASHINATH |
2 |
You should not have refused to show your dairy to Narandas. You can of course work even when living outside. Do what is necessary in your brother-in-law's case. etc. etc. |
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000016900 |
04.01.1931 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
10124 |
DESAI, Durga & DESAI, Mahadev |
2 |
Inquiring and instructing about her health and supplying to Mahadev details about his spinning. I wish to make improvements with wheel but do not have the necessary mechanical knowledge. |
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000024142 |
04.01.1931 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01045 |
CHATURVEDI, Benarsidas |
2 |
Adviser him not to feel dejected and to confine himself to the work in hand. |
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000009626 |
04.01.1931 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01274 |
TYABJI, Raihana (Miss) |
2 |
Pleased to know that you are improving. White beard will have to act up his part. All is well that ends well. Am not surprised at Ammajan's exploits. |
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000009316 |
04.01.1931 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01789 |
PANDIT, Vasumati Dhimatram |
2 |
It is immaterial if a thing taken for health is tasteful. But it is taken to satisfy the taste it does matter. Relishing of the tongue can be overcome by practice. At the stage of perfection one has no questions. Self-examination is good but it should be followed by efforts to remove vices. |
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000023300 |
04.01.1931 |
02612 |
GANDHI, Narandas |
04900 |
HEMAPRABHA DEVI |
2 |
Complains why she does not write. |
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000025512 |
05.01.1931 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08407 |
ASAR, Mathuradas Purushottam |
2 |
Mind only the work in hand. That is real "YAGNA" |
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000027663 |
05.01.1931 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08595 |
PARIKH, Vanmala N. |
2 |
You can accelerate your speed in spinning on Charka. Form a habit of reading a letter written by you. |
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000025162 |
05.01.1931 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
04979 |
PRABHAVATI |
2 |
I do not write as I expect you will any day go to the Ashram. Will you go to Allahabad now that Kamala is arrested ? |
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000033167 |
06.01.1931 |
09772 |
GREGG, Richard B. ("Govind") |
09769 |
GANDHI, Manmohandas P. |
2 |
I am sorry in replying so late to your letters. I was busy trying to get India and Mahatmaji better understood in this country (U.S. A.). I have sent my review of your two books-"How to compete with Foreign Cloth " and 'Indian Cotton Textile Industry'. If it is not possible to publish them in 'young India' because of the ban on it, they may be published elsewhere: I have not received any copies of the second edition of my book "Economics of Khaddar".- Not heard anything from the publishers. My sympathy is with India and the Congress. I am confident that India will win her full freedom. |
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000033280 |
06.01.1931 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
09804 |
GANDHI, Narandas |
1 |
Your packet received yesterday.- I am better now.- taking curds and almonds. Ask Kasturba and Mirabehn not to worry. |
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000027174 |
07.01.1931 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08466 |
KALAVATI |
2 |
Yes, In some parts of Gujarat also Purda is observed. Then inquires about some persons and suggests Asans for treatment of legs. |
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000027173 |
07.01.1931 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08554 |
KASHINATH |
2 |
Unless one of the parties is full of pure love the struggle cannot end in success. Then follow views on Bhagwandas scheme, Maulana etc. |
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000031620 |
07.01.1931 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08750 |
MIRA |
4 |
(1) Explains meaning of 4th verse of Ashram prayer book on Godess EArth. (2) Feels A fast per month is good even for light weight people. (3) Feels lack of complete mastary over his palate. (4) Feels one can remain healthy without milk. (5) Says prayers do comfort the prayerd, but never increase their life. (6) G's views on secrecy. |
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000027175 |
07.01.1931 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01793 |
SHANTA |
1 |
Face the ordeal bravely. |
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000033286 |
08.01.1931 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
09804 |
GANDHI, Narandas |
2 |
Gandhiji had to take a little castor oil as purgative. He will take curds or milk after evacuation. No cause for anxiety. |
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000025153 |
08.01.1931 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
04979 |
PRABHAVATI |
1 |
I daily hope you will go to the Ashram for recouping your health. |
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000033287 |
09.01.1931 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
09804 |
GANDHI, Narandas |
2 |
Health better- normal evacuation- diet: dates, almonds, curds. - no cause for anxiety. weight : 96 lbs. |
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000027664 |
10.01.1931 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08595 |
PARIKH, Vanmala N. |
2 |
I viva voci question in Airthmetic. |
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000032654 |
10.01.1931 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
09189 |
KUSUM |
2 |
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000033288 |
10.01.1931 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
09804 |
GANDHI, Narandas |
2 |
This will be my last letter about health. Condition fully normal. Diet : dates, almonds, curds. Write to me about Durga's health. |
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000024275 |
10.01.1931 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
10413 |
ROHINI |
2 |
Asks for to tell Kanjibhai not to restart eating 'pan' etc. (which for good the had to give up in jail) when he is out of jail. |
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000033281 |
10.01.1931 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
09804 |
GANDHI, Narandas |
2 |
It seems post is being received regularly now. Kanta writes about some revenue dues to be paid.- have referred the matter to Mahadev. He says that it has been decided not to make any payment at this juncture: Let us wait. I will have to make a move from here after 15th. When, I don't know. If there is no agreement, there is a possibility of being arrested again. |
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000023436 |
10.01.1931 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01815 |
DESAI, Kusum |
2 |
Complams that she has not sent the books asked for. |
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000025711 |
10.01.1931 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
05005 |
GREGG, Richard B. ("Govind") |
2 |
The correct word is DANDVATT and not DANDVRATT. |
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000026548 |
11.01.1931 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08493 |
GANDHI, Sushila |
2 |
Hope Sita is alright. Do not economise in fruits. |
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000024869 |
11.01.1931 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08368 |
ZAVERI, Gangaben B. |
2 |
Advises to act according to conscience. Feels happy about work being done by women. |
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000024386 |
11.01.1931 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08339 |
SHAKRIBEN |
2 |
No cause for shame in writing to me your father and mother. Only then I can be helpful. |
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000028130 |
11.01.1931 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08632 |
MAHAVIR |
2 |
Personal news. |
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000032204 |
11.01.1931 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
09215 |
JOSHI, Tehmina P. |
2 |
You seem to be "greedy". I cannot write lengthy letters from here: You can do so. If at all I have to write long letters, I have to write about the talk that I have with birds and stars. But it is supposed to be a private thing. Even if you don't send a cutting of your speeches, I know what you speak. It was good that you visited the Ashram. |
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000033188 |
11.01.1931 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
09783 |
RAMA |
2 |
I appreciate your handwritting but, do not write with a pencil. Think of the character of Sita and then you will realize your sense of duty towards your mother. |
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000030933 |
11.01.1931 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08896 |
PATEL, Raojibhai |
2 |
Hopes his Asthama is cured advises to take sun bath. Expresses worry over Dahibens health. Acknowledges the news of Dahiben's & Sarinaben's arrest. |
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000033126 |
11.01.1931 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
09754 |
BUDHABHAI |
2 |
The food you take is good. About Parvati, be on the guard. Don't allow your passion to rise. Do not be with her all alone. Now, when you want to treat her as your sister, there should be no rise of passion. |
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000028715 |
11.01.1931 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
10489 |
THAKKAR, Mahalaxmi Madhavji |
2 |
Serve them and they will respond and improve themeselves. |
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000009317 |
11.01.1931 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01789 |
PANDIT, Vasumati Dhimatram |
2 |
We cannot compel each and everybody to insist on spinning. I think my stomach cannot undertake experiments. Though I have lost some weight there is no cause to worry. |
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000033763 |
12.01.1931 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
09802 |
JAMNA |
2 |
Do not lose at the Ashram whatever you have gained in Bombay. In fact, we should be able to adjust ourselves to any weather. If not possible, then there is no objection in staying at a place where the weather suits you. |
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000033282 |
12.01.1931 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
09804 |
GANDHI, Narandas |
4 |
(1) Gandhiji doing well. More details about health in letter to Mirabehn.- Chandrashankar's handwriting resembles that of Mahadev. Hence Gandhiji might have taken his writing for that of Mahadev.- Reference to Champa. A lady from Canada had sent a pareel of salt (about 2lbs) for me.- Kusum should be treated well for her fever. (2) Gandhiji writes about dietary experiments. (3) Gandhiji discusses the tenth Canto of Gita. Further discussion on the nature of God. |
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000025170 |
12.01.1931 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
04979 |
PRABHAVATI |
2 |
I am writing just for the sake of it. |
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000025154 |
12.01.1931 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
04979 |
PRABHAVATI |
1 |
Stay in United Privince (Uttar Pradesh) if desirable. Ask Sarup Rani to maintain her composuce. |
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000033327 |
13.01.1931 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
09804 |
GANDHI, Narandas |
2 |
I have sent some letters yesterday. Sending others alongwith this. One for Laxmidas Reply to Mahalaxmi's letter enclosed. Prof. Edward Thomson to arrive in Bombay by about 15th by steamer. May visit Ashram. If he does not come on his own, write to him or send a telegram inviting him. |
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000033330 |
13.01.1931 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
09804 |
GANDHI, Narandas |
2 |
You must have learnt about me through Miraben's letters. Who else is there at Ashram ? Please inform, so that I can write to them. I have already written twice from here: I had asked for some things to be sent to me. Reference to Radha and to Punjabhai. |
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000033283 |
14.01.1931 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
09804 |
GANDHI, Narandas |
8 |
(1) God news about Surendra's proposed fast. Ask him not to go on fast.- Reference to Madhavji who was thinking of starting dietary experiment following example of Gandhiji.- Reference to Gandhiji's health and dietary experiments.- References to Nanibehn and Budhabhai, to Matthew, to Mirabehn and her paper. Reference to Devdas, Sarojinidevi, and Prabhavati. (2) Gandhiji discusses the contents of Canto- 11 of Gita. Arjuna expresses a desire to the real form of God (Lord Krishna). |
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000025155 |
14.01.1931 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
04979 |
PRABHAVATI |
2 |
I am helpless as you yourself wish to stay there: You can ask for finances when required. |
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000030934 |
15.01.1931 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08896 |
PATEL, Raojibhai |
2 |
(1) Hopes he took proper treatment for his nose trouble (2) Informs his (G's) reading father Elwins articles (3) re: solving some problem in Khadi work of Khadi Dist. |
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000027403 |
15.01.1931 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
02721 |
JOSHI, Chhaganlal Nathubhai |
2 |
Gives instructions regarding unhappy married life of a couple. Truth and non-violence as social standards have the roots in individual behaviours i. e. self purification. Ashram is out of my mind those who stay there must imbibe high retraint and be prepared to come out when called. |
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000033284 |
16.01.1931 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
09804 |
GANDHI, Narandas |
2 |
If you have not already received the yarn from here, please collect it. Part of it to be given to Akhil Bharat Charka Sangh and to Goseva Sangh.- Remaining to be utilized for weaving a saree for Kasturba, if possible.Illness, etc on the increase in Ashram and other places. Dietary experiments helpful in preventing illness. Going ot Delhi tomorrow to meet the Vice-roy. Result cannot be foreseen. A widowed sister of a companion of Champaran Satyaraha wishes to come and stay in Ashram. She might come by the end of March. Her brother, a lawyer, would bear the expenses to the extent possible. |
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000033000 |
16.01.1931 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
09734 |
GANDHI, Prabhudas |
6 |
I have gone through your translation and passed it on to Kakasaheb for correction . Your language and diction is different from mine. I would like to send my translations to you just to see how you would correct them. Some have doubts about the efficacy and usefulness of prayer . It is means to save and protect yourself from evil thoughts,It is no mean achivement. Your efforts in preparing a new spinning wheel should not be of the cost of your health. Building a new spinning wheel should only be for the sake of pleasuer. I saw your opinion about the confusion that a student faces. Any writing like this is bound to appear a little bitter and difficult to follow. But I have done my duty. Even now , you may write to me if you still have any doubts and confusions. |
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000032999 |
16.01.1931 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
09734 |
GANDHI, Prabhudas |
4 |
Don't get impatient. Do whatever you can with easily available resoures. Your claim of trying to invent an entirely different Charka seems untrue. I don't have that capacity. I am doing only some alterations in " Gandeev". "There is some imitation of"Jeevan Chakra." I don't see any necessity of ball-bearings. You can forget about "Takli". Your efforts should be around your Charka. Rambhau must be improving . Take from him whatever work you can. Everybody is governed by three things (1)The impression from the previous birth,(2)The present atmosphere and (3) One's own efforts. It seems you are disillusioned with me. You forget about Chandradutt. We have to be contented with whatever God gives us. |
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000032655 |
16.01.1931 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
09189 |
KUSUM |
2 |
I have written to you about the books. Not to worry about my health. What is Tara's age ? I think you keep the daily diary, no ? It works like watchman for us. What about Chandubhai's hospital ? |
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000023437 |
16.01.1931 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01815 |
DESAI, Kusum |
2 |
Personal news. Inquires about the fate of Chandubhai's hospital building. |
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000019985 |
16.01.1931 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
07097 |
MARTIN, R. V. (Major) |
2 |
I stick to the position. I took at the outset. To me there is no distinction between blood-relations and in mates of Ashram. my list does not contain any political leaders. |
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000019986 |
16.01.1931 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
07097 |
MARTIN, R. V. (Major) |
2 |
Seeking permission to respond to Ramanand Chatterjee's request to contribute to the golden Book to be presented to poet Rabindranath Tagore on his 71st birthday. |
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000027177 |
17.01.1931 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08466 |
KALAVATI |
2 |
Bear the taunts. No father can forcibly send his daughter to her father-in-law's. |
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000027186 |
17.01.1931 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
08554 |
KASHINATH |
2 |
Narandas may not be free from faults but that does not justify your refusing to show him your diary. Shanta cannot be sent to her father-in-law against her wishes and eventhough it may result in her husband taking a second wife. Characters in Mahabharat may have been historical and wars might have been faught but that does not mean that Mahabharat & Gita themeselves are historical books teaching Himsa. |
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000009318 |
17.01.1931 |
00001 |
GANDHI, M. K. |
01789 |
PANDIT, Vasumati Dhimatram |
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