Index > Correspondence > Correspondence : 1933

Correspondence : 1933

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Date

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000027903

01.01.1933

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08608

BARR, F. Mary (Miss)

4

What I want is that you study the atmosphere, and imbibe only as much as you can intelligently Keep your bowels clean.Then prescribes way of doing it.

000025021

01.01.1933

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08664

TYAGI CHAND

2

Inquires about health etc.

000031093

01.01.1933

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08922

RUKMINIBEN

2

Says in spite of increased number of secrateries pressure of work still remains. Inquires wheather any liberary for woman is there ?

000019134

01.01.1933

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

11224

BIRLA, G. D.

2

The bill was permissive in the sense that individual temples could be opened by votes of the majority of the temple goers but did not ask the trustees to do so.

000019129

01.01.1933

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00918

CHINTAMANI, C. Y.

1

Thanking him for his letter in connection with fast Gandhiji tries to justify his step saying that all such fasts have been prompted by unseen power. A conditional fast is not suicide in Hindu Shastras there is ample warrant not only for conditional but even for unconditional fasts also.

000024666

01.01.1933

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00713

BAJAJ, Jamnalal

3

I sent you a copy of my statement the moment it was completed. We shall meet tomorrow.

000032449

01.01.1933

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00416

GANDHI, Chhaganlal K.

1

From his letters it appears to Gandhiji that Prabhudas is unhappy. He wrote that he would start from his place on 23rd. - Gandhiji asks Chhaganlal to send a telegram to Prabhudas asking him not to start. Let him (Prabhudas) write to him (Gandhiji).

000019130

01.01.1933

00790

RAJAGOPALACHARI, C.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Desire's correct information about reported suggestion of the Gandhiji to the Sanatanists.

000019131

01.01.1933

06649

ANANTA RAO, M. M.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

Reminds Gandhiji of his two letters lying unanswered and desires to know if the Pandit's conference produced any effect on him

000020147

01.01.1933

07193

VAISHNAVAS HARALA CHAMBHAR

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

4

The Harale chambhar vaishnava committee presenting particulars of their residence, religiosity, temples, food, occupations etc. crave to be legally reckoned among touchables.

000019132

01.01.1933

11405

NAMBUDRIPAD, K. N.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

enclosing an article containing considered opinion of a government advocate expressed in definite terms on the gural aspect of usage?"

000023314

01.01.1933

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

04900

HEMAPRABHA DEVI

2

Advises to take sunbath.

000020784

01.01.1933

00000

"BLANK"

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"BLANK"

4

Duncan Greenless's short autobiography in his own handwriting.

000021585

01.01.1933

00000

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12

Two articles on Temple Entry by kochugovindram K. of Trichur.

000021600

01.01.1933

00000

"BLANK"

00000

"BLANK"

1

Statement showing increase and decrease in weights of various Ashram members.

000021572

01.01.1933

00000

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"BLANK"

6

Draft of an article "Is this Sanatan Dharma ?" containing several instances of objectionable conduct of the so called Sanatanists towards the so called untouchable brethren probably by Mahadev Desai.

000021562

01.01.1933

00000

"BLANK"

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"BLANK"

4

Points of complaints and explanations contained in Ramji Vankar's (Weaver's) and Mathurdas' letters.

000019133

01.01.1933

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

07205

SUBBAROYAN P.

1

"I found on reading your bill that it answered the purpose. I shall apply my mind critically after you receive Viceregal Sanction."

000025046

01.01.1933

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

07394

KESHAV

1

Have faith in God who is the truest friend.

000021882

01.01.1933

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08090

AMTUSSALAAM

1

Asks her to rest and not move as she has fever Advises her to give up the idea of going to the villages, and to do whatever she can while living in the Ashram.

000024586

01.01.1933

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

07796

SHARMA, Sohanlal

1

Do not send the book sorry I can't advice you regarding marriage.

000030679

01.01.1933

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08005

MEHTA, Champa R. (Mrs.)

1

Your name is included in the trust. Other names are as per your suggestion.

000033417

02.01.1933

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09804

GANDHI, Narandas

1

Why did Radha and Kusum get fever ? Tell Mahavir that Ashram will not bear the expenses of the person whom he has brought with him. Brajkrishna should not have given any money. Ask him or write to him through Sitaram or Khadi Bhandar on Harrison Road.

000019139

02.01.1933

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

11409

THANGAL MADHUSUDAN

1

Through the fast had been indefinitely postponed . I expect you all to do your most.

000019138

02.01.1933

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

11228

SARASWATI G.S.B. SWAMY

1

Approach the servants of untouchables society at Delhi directly as I have no personal knowledge of your work.

000019169

02.01.1933

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

11224

BIRLA, G. D.

1

enclosing complaints from Ramananda sayasi and Ganeshilal for getting them investigated suggests to appoint some one to book such things.

000019137

02.01.1933

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

11408

RAO, A. Kaleswara

1

Acknowledging his letter, greetings and prayers agrees that there is no lack of precedent for introduction of Bills of religious character.

000019170

02.01.1933

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00790

RAJAGOPALACHARI, C.

1

Sorry I did not discuss with you my proposal to Pandit Panchanan Taraknath It is now in the press Let me have your views.

000019135

02.01.1933

11406

BIHARI, PROMAD, MATHUR

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

Requests Gandhiji to deal with the tyrannical inconvenience caused to the house holders by the system of "Birt" or monopoly right granted to sweepers urges.

000019136

02.01.1933

11407

GUHA, SARAT CHANDRA

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

4

enclosing the untouchability removal oath in Bengali and English administered through their workers and preachers one of whom is Swami vajraPrakasha the secretary describes the work carried out by the mission.

000019168

02.01.1933

11224

BIRLA, G. D.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

expressing feeling of relief at the postponement of Gandhiji's fast assures that efforts however will not be slackened. Viceroy's assent would undoubtedly be coming forth before 15th No likelihood of kashi Vishwa Nath Temple being thrown open but propaganda can go on.

000019140

02.01.1933

11410

KRISHNAMURTI, J. M.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Though favouring temple entry by Harijans disagrees with Gandhiji on his stand point of "Fast unto Death."

000021631

02.01.1933

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08018

ALAM, Mohammad (Dr.)

1

Gandhiji exclaims satisfaction of Dr. Alam's escape from operation.

000027892

03.01.1933

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08608

BARR, F. Mary (Miss)

1

Your experience is not uncommon. Your interference was quite proper.

000019145

03.01.1933

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

11414

RAO, K. Nageswar

1

Gandhiji declines to treat the correspondent as gust and considers the guest's interference in a quarrel as timely and proper.

000019143

03.01.1933

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

11412

TIVARI M. BALAKRISHNA

1

"Of course, among our saints there are quite a number of Harijans, but we are such a curious that we have no scruple in condemning whole communities though we may worship individuals belonging to them."

000019146

03.01.1933

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

11414

RAO, K. Nageswar

1

enclosing a telegram received requests for information about kasi Krishnacharya and his opinion and views.

000019142

03.01.1933

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

11411

NATHAN J.A.V.

1

Send me the cutting from the "Justice' I can then deal with the question.

000019144

03.01.1933

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

11413

PARKHE M. S.

1

I am no judge for such things and so am unable to pronounce any opinion.

000019151

03.01.1933

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

11247

MANICKAM M.

1

Non-Hindus offering obstruction in connection with a temple in Colombo is not satyagraha. I have dealt with it in a press message and hope. That no repetition of such interference has occurred.

000019150

03.01.1933

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

11417

VENKATA RATNAM, G.

1

It was the nerve's peculiar way and it would last to the end of the time.

000019147

03.01.1933

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

11415

SANYASI, RAMANAND

1

Your letter is being forwarded g. d. Birla.

000019141

03.01.1933

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

11209

BAMBHONIA, NAGARDAS K.

1

No doubt external purity is necessary as a help to the attainment of the inner but that can be ensured by every one for himself. There is no question what soever of forcing Sanatanists to do anything against their conviction. Public temples are the property of the public."

000019154

03.01.1933

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

11420

KRISHNASWAMI, C. R.

1

Low's cartoon arrived too late for daddy to see it who would have enjoyed it.

000019152

03.01.1933

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

11418

RAJU NARAYAN

1

"Fasting is a method applicable in rare cases Lukshamana should not fast"

000019153

03.01.1933

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

11419

VENKATAPPAYYA, Konda

1

Inquiring about their health invites to come if it is untouchability only the discussed.

000019148

03.01.1933

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

11416

DHARMAVIR (Pt.)

1

expressing gladness to have received his letter and cuttings giving a description shraddhanand Day activities.

000019157

03.01.1933

06648

SALIVATI S.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

4

Governor general's permission for discussing central subjects in provincial legislatures is legally necessary. Chimanlal Setalwad says Zamorin has no case but he refuse to put it in writing requests to deal with certain points.

000019158

03.01.1933

11424

AIYAR, P. V. Seshu

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

5

Thanks Gandhiji for granting interview for discussing untouchability submits several suggestion for action by sympathisers copy of his letter to Kelappan is also enclosed.

000019156

03.01.1933

11422

PONNAMMAL, S.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

Supplying her history in short covets to be relieved from the present school employment fetching a meagre remuneration of Rs. 8/- p. m. and to be employed in some national cause on sufficient payment.

000019155

03.01.1933

05285

SHAMLAL

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Describing the woeful conditions of the Hindu Harijan weavers due to 3 successive famines approaches Gandhiji for securing help from all India spinner's Association inform of an expert cable of organising agency started for relief work.

000019149

03.01.1933

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

05377

DATTA, S. K.

1

Student can help the Harijan cause by doing regular and steady service to the Harijans.

000033782

04.01.1933

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09802

JAMNA

1

I got your letter. when I wrote to you about the relation between husband and wife, I did not want to give any pain to you. My attempt has been to see that no lady- member of the Ashram should feel that she is dependent on others.

000033418

04.01.1933

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09804

GANDHI, Narandas

2

Your letter. I have already written to you about Mahavir. Infact, he should not exceed the limit in the matters of expenses. Even then, I leave it to you. Prema, Jamnadas, Sushila and Indu had come to see me. Reference to Damodar, to Vanamala Mohan's health, to Leeladhar's letters.

000020031

04.01.1933

07114

VAIDYA, Shivram

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

I have handed over three kinds of medicated oil at the gate of Yeravda prison for your use with instructions.

000019160

04.01.1933

11425

ZAMINDAR OF GOLLAPALLI

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

Referring to Gandhiji 's compromise with the middle orthodoxy on the question of temple entry shows his disapproval and pronounces that if Harijans are to be segregated with few reformers the whole aim of Gandhiji's effort will be frustrated.

000019162

04.01.1933

11427

BHATT, SHANKER

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

In reply to Gandhiji's denial of the responsibility for shanker Bhatt's fast throws the blame on Gandhiji as Gandhiji is he root cause of endangering peace of Sanatan religion.

000019161

04.01.1933

11426

AIYAR, S. Mahalinga

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

There is no truth in the report that Avarnas have an unobstructed right to enter the temple on Kartiki Ekadashi Day. I can show you the hereditary chief priest's statement in original.

000027245

05.01.1933

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08557

JOSHI, Ramaben C.

2

A writer from outside cannot be in want of news. Do write fully.

000029369

05.01.1933

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08720

JOSHI, SURESHCHANDRA

2

Spiritual progress is attained through and Ahram observances are for self control. Knowledge is essential with 'karma'. Faith in ever present God is a deterent to evil thoughts. Advice regarding diet for self purification.

000024158

05.01.1933

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08310

TOTARAMJI

2

Sorry could not impress them. Do write about Ashram garden etc.

000031680

05.01.1933

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08750

MIRA

6

A copy of An Optimist's Calendar- Gandhiji expects long letters from Mira. Complete Surrendar to God means full freedom. As a nomenclature- choice of necessity. Reference to 'Ba', Urmiladevi, Shastris, & others. About Gandhiji's weight and diet.

000033419

05.01.1933

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09804

GANDHI, Narandas

2

Let others also write for 'Harijan'. It will be a sort of training for them. Reference to Rambhan, Shanti and Jekor. problem of stray dogs - starving in the Ashram- "Panjrapol" to be contacted. Chhotubhai, an inmate of the Ashram, wants to get married. Whether Ashram can and should be helpful to him: if so, in what way ? Please write.

000019171

05.01.1933

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

11429

BALDEODAS

1

I agree that the Shastras are inviolate and that religion is higher than political swaraj Fast can't and should not hurt feelings of the orthodox Hindus It is no coercion. Recommends to study carefully his appeal to Sanatanists it is hoped that there can be no struggle between orthodox Hindus and others.

000019176

05.01.1933

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

11433

MASCREEN, Peter J.

1

The doctrine of transmigration does not entitle one man to claim superiority over another Hinduism as you imagine Fundamentals of all religions are the same.

000019175

05.01.1933

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

11252

SEN, Bireswar

1

There is no analogy between a public temple and a private house. Construing my fast as suicidal is wrong since it was conditional and was not intended to end my earthly existence.

000019165

05.01.1933

06649

ANANTA RAO, M. M.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

Referring to the Sastri's statement regarding temple entry Mr. Row distinguishes between congregational and individual worship by quoting an authority from the "Archanavanitam" and expects from Gandhiji non interference on socio-religious affairs.

000020032

05.01.1933

00619

NEHRU, Jawaharlal (Pandit)

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

6

Supplying news of his family worries especially Krishna's mental uneasiness and the reasons of his stopping interviews and now readiness to capitulate to Gandhi's wishes to resume it.

000019164

05.01.1933

06675

YELIGAR L. L.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

2

Enclosing a copy of a kannada weekly containing an article on untouchability where in is given idea of Brother Basavanna's work in the field.

000019163

05.01.1933

11088

MENON, U. Gopala

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

65

Regarding the suggested compromise (keeping the temple open between 12 A.M. and 3 p.m. every day) points out that on Ekadashi Day most of Malabar temples are kept open for all worshippers including Harijans. Regarding the Brahmin widow's letter I shall make inquires and let you know the result.

000019173