000022811

01.01.1946

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09571

THAKKAR, Amritlal V.

2

non-Harijan boys may stay with Harijan's boys but they should full cost. Conveys many items of personal news. Desires to make inquires about Dharma Dev.

000021707

01.01.1946

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08047

MEHTA, Vaikunthlal L.

1

Advises to stand for election only if he has not to spend a pie and to beg for votes.

000030623

02.01.1946

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08839

BHANDARI, CHARU CHANDRA

2

Asks him to keep the enclosed cheque as the amount is to be spent locally. Hopes money to be spent through a committee. But says In case you want me to keep the money, send the cheque back.

000009524

02.01.1946

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09264

GANDHI, Lakshmidas

22

I am sorry our views and native differ. I am not after amassing or fortune and prefer to live in simplicity and to serve the people while it is my duty to maintain member of our family. I am not bound to provide These with all the luxuries they desire. Personally I am against life insurance etc. ?? etc.

000009523

02.01.1946

00449

00449

1

000009139

02.01.1946

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01779

PARIKH, Narahari D.

2

Secretary has not place in non-violence. As I Understand Jawaharlal also means that.

000009522

02.01.1946

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01804

PATEL, Shivabhai G.

2

A Village worker should earn his livelihood either through some local industry or the village should maintain him. The nai talim school Should in seven years be able to derive in come enough to meet the staff salary, home rent and other sundry expenditure of the school out of the industrial concerns. Themselves. The institution should be self sufficient in the sense that it will be supported by the people. for whom it is run. Any work, not meeting those condition should be Considered worthless and wound up. We must make efforts to reach the stage.

000027761

03.01.1946

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

10474

MADALSA

1

Do get well soon.

000030534

03.01.1946

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08812

SHAH, Munnalal

2

(1) Inquires about availability of Khadi over there (2) advises to admitt only those patients who can mix with poor & obey the rules. No seperate rooms for riches. (3) Informs of Transfering money after reaching Calcutta.

00029854a

03.01.1946

10511

SARNAT

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Encloses Khadi & requests to accept it.

000030748

04.01.1946

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08869

SASTRI, V. S. Srinivasa

2

Conveying concern over his serious health & his loosing desire to live more advises for a optimistic approach having full faith in God.

000027702

05.01.1946

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08595

PARIKH, Vanmala N.

1

Giving his programme hopes she and Johra will write.

000030535

05.01.1946

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08812

SHAH, Munnalal

1

advises to manage from the amount (10000/-) sent to Dinshawji Yesterday till G. comes back. Gives Kanchan's health news.

000031920

05.01.1946

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09003

DESAI, Jivanji D.

1

On receiving a final printed copy of his booklet constructive Programme, Gandhiji wants to know why there was delay in the publication of the same. He also wants to know on certain other points= the preface beaning no signature, price of the bocklet shown on the last page the number of copies received for sale was very much small. He also wanted to know waht happened to Hindi Gujarati and Urdu editors.

000032809

06.01.1946

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01686

ANASUYABEN

1

Mridula says that you are growing old and mostly remain in bed. I had wished to live for 125 years but that is far away from me and you. I had wished to live for 125 years not for my sake but for the sake of others.

000030550

08.01.1946

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08812

SHAH, Munnalal

1

Informs her serious health & asks him to come if feels necessary.

000030536

08.01.1946

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08812

SHAH, Munnalal

3

(1) InformSingh Kanchans serious health & about her treatment by Dr. Bidhan & Shushila advises to come if he feels necessary. (2) Suggests alternative management in care he leaves.

000029854

09.01.1946

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

10511

SARNAT

1

Finds none including women really weak according to him.

000030543

09.01.1946

09444

NAYYAR, Sushila (Dr.)

08812

SHAH, Munnalal

1

Kanchanben improving with penicillin. No anxiety Sushila (wire)

000025526

10.01.1946

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08410

TAYEBULLA

2

Sorry to learn about your loss. Death is unevitable. Actually there is no loss for there is rebirth.

000031868

10.01.1946

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08750

MIRA

2

Gandhiji's appreciation of Mira's drawings of the Himalayan scenes. Gandhiji's nice experiences at saraniva (Assam).

000030544

10.01.1946

09444

NAYYAR, Sushila (Dr.)

08812

SHAH, Munnalal

1

Kanchan steadily improving (wire)

000032934

10.01.1946

09047

GANDHI, Kashi Chhaganlal

09202

GANDHI, Prabhudas & Amba

3

The writer of the letter writes to Prabhudas and Amba on the birth of a new girl-baby. She says it is a social evil that we distinguish between boys and girls in our society. In nature, both boys and girls are equal. It was said that the newborn baby resembles the face of Kasturba. Good wishes to the baby. The baby be named as "Mahalaxmi". She has returned the money to "uncle" when she had gone to Rajkot. Prabhudas is asked to acknowlegde the letter sent on his birthday.

000031217

10.01.1946

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08961

PUSHPABEN

2

(1) advises to meet Vinoba regularly to write politely to her father to do alloted work love fully (2) Says Truth is God & hence devotion to truth itself is search for true path. Asks to contemplate the Devotion Cult in same lines.

000022116

10.01.1946

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08090

AMTUSSALAAM

2

Says their rail journey was very tiresome and inquires about her health. G. is happy, as she carries out his instructions.

000030682

10.01.1946

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08005

MEHTA, Champa R. (Mrs.)

2

You seem to be well succeeded. & some health inquuiry.

000030541

11.01.1946

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08812

SHAH, Munnalal

3

(1) Appreciates his not coming & gives Kanchan's improving health news & hopes this illness to be a turning point in her life. (2) Opines Manibhai to be an extraordinary man as experienced by others. Should get his full help. (4) Says had suggested writting accounts in English only for Jahangirs convenience.

000031933

14.01.1946

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09003

DESAI, Jivanji D.

1

Gandhiji sent to Jivanji an article (containong sayings of Prophet Mohammad) by Valji (G. DEsai) which was found lgiug between the pages of a book. Gandhiji wants to know if there was an incrase in the number of subscribers ans also about the complaint of Prof. Edmond Private regarding non-receipt of copies of Harijan.

000030546

14.01.1946

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08812

SHAH, Munnalal

2

advises not to take new patients till he comes. Says we want to run the clinic with blessing of poor. Gives other instructions & news.

000023859

14.01.1946

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01342

NATESAN

2

Semilier to 23858

000023858

14.01.1946

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01342

NATESAN

1

My programme is not yet fixed, but I will definetely see. I am not wellread like him and so cannot say anything about books.

000029950

14.01.1946

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00000

"BLANK"

2

Refering Chittagong incident says with real Satyagraha up in people, such incidents can't happen.

000026310

15.01.1946

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08470

AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA

2

The jokes may or may not be pure: Pitfalls are there: It is our own behaviour tha can affect people around us.

000023734

16.01.1946

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09172

RAJAGOPALACHARI, C.

2

Informs about his programme and hopes he will have a comfortable journey.

000033201

16.01.1946

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09785

MOHAMMAD BAIG

5

In reply to the note, Gandhiji writes about all the five points raised in the note by Mohammad Baig. Gandhiji explains the duty of the Muslims as well as the Hindus who belonged to the Indian National Congress.

000031921

16.01.1946

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09003

DESAI, Jivanji D.

5

In reply to JIvanji's three Letters dated 13/12/1945 ,7.1.46 and 11.1.46 Gandhiji says that (1) There is nothing wrong in permitting a new Tamil translatim of the Autobiography. Prut at the moment Gandhiji accept Jivanji's decision as final and correst. Gandhiji has not given permission for Finish translation as the person approaching for resuming publication of Harijan, Gandhiji says that mere litting of ban by the Givernment is not enough. Jivanji was asked to discuss the matter with Mavlankar and Sardar Patel if avaible. (3) Gandhiji received the new edition of Constructive Programme. Jivanji was asked not to send more copies now he was asked to take out editions of if in edition of Bhajanvali till he got all material from Kann. (5) Rashtrabhasha dictioanry is under preparstion. (6) Also preface to Mahadev's book on Gita is getting ready. (7) Reprintinh Nation's voice nay be taken out. when still a never edition wonded be taken out. (8) Gandhiji's tour programme. Readhing Madras on 21st spebding 15 days there: On 8th (Feb) to Sevagram a day in Bombay before leaving for Poona on 21st (Feb).

000030539

19.01.1946

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08812

SHAH, Munnalal

2

Jakingly says that his long telegram on Kanchan was like of a crazy VEVALA man. Informs that Kanchan has got best possible treatment etc. Gives his own news & instruction re: Maniben etc.

000029951

19.01.1946

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00000

"BLANK"

1

Praising Hoogly Dam construction work calls it a constructive work & says Volunteers must have such inventive ability.

000031922

21.01.1946

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09003

DESAI, Jivanji D.

2

(1) Gandhiji sends forword to Maganbhai Desai's Hindustani dictionary. His suggestion regarding adding a page on Urdu Script. (2) Gandhiji also sends a preface to Mahadevbhai's book on Gita (Gita According to Gandhi) Gandhiji regrets the delay in dispatch of letter and the enelsoners.

000024989

22.01.1946

00000

"BLANK"

05322

VENKATAPPAYYA, Konda

7

To certain question Gandhiji replies that, it is god's law that prayer like every other act has its result; that we pray though we do not know whom we pray and yet we search for him because he is knowable regarding we ave faith in Him.

000032145

24.01.1946

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09016

KUMARAPPA, J. C.

1

Refering to the work that Gandhiji was doing in he says that it was the most difficult task he has ever faced. Moving from village to village he explined to the villagers about sanitation spinning wheel, weaving and handicrafts. People listen and nod but they do not go beyond that. Wnquires about the wherabouts of Bharatan Kumarappa.

000030532

24.01.1946

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08812

SHAH, Munnalal

2

advises to do whatever he can for Health Centre: Gives Kanchan's health news & asks not to worry about her treatment.

000027577

27.01.1946

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08575

SUSHILA

1

Do not worry. Pray to God.

000032546

28.01.1946

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00000

"BLANK"

2

Gandhiji says that it si a coincidence that Anasuyabehn's letter was received by him on the day of his vow of silence. Only on that day he wrote letters of dictated them. 'Both of you should come to Dardoli if only you are physically fit'.

000022920

28.01.1946

00000

"BLANK"

00000

"BLANK"

1

In a message G. hopes that Kamala Nehru Basic School will honour the name of the deceased.

000023057

31.01.1946

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

07568

ALEXANDER, Horace G.

1

Welcomes his arrival.

000031218

04.02.1946

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08961

PUSHPABEN

1

Asks her to write.

000026311

09.02.1946

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08470

AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA

2

The manager may not have spare time to teach. He may do it by way of diversion. To work to the finish is not desirable.

000026342

12.02.1946

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08470

AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA

2

Service by others may be accepted (even if we do not need it) just to satisfy them but giving it is not a matter of right. I do not disapprove English language. Other instructions regarding ashram inmates & management]

000031923

14.02.1946

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09003

DESAI, Jivanji D.

2

The changes in the Devnagani Script which Kakasaheb had suggests had been accepted by the Mandal. Prot Gandhiji says that Jivanji could not implement them as long as he does not have the news types Either we should get the new types or stop Devnagani printing work hill then.

000025797

14.02.1946

01779

PARIKH, Narahari D.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

A suggestion that an appeal for funds repairs be made in the Harijan Bandhu is not favoured by Gandhiji and he desires the rich to provide the funds.

000031148

19.02.1946

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00000

"BLANK"

3

Giving his own example advises public workers that the money received for public purposes should never be used for personal needs betraying the faith imposed on them, which may bring ruinos cansequences. Informs that over Rs. Two Lacs were receives by him (G) during his recent tour from Calcutta to Madura.

00031148A

19.02.1946

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00000

"BLANK"

3

Giving his own example advises public workers that the money received for public purposes should never be used for personal needs betraying the faith imposed on them, which may bring ruionus cansequences. Informs that over Rs. Two lacs were received by him (G) during his recent tour from Calcutta to Madura.

000030742

20.02.1946

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00000

"BLANK"

1

(1) Denies his (G's) concent for dividing India. (2) Clearifies that he has not & will not ask Agakhan for his palace.

000030741

21.02.1946

08381

KAUR, AMRIT

03252

FRIENDS

1

(1) Encloses Hindi translation of Bapu's letter on addressee. (2) shows surprise at the unending energy in Bapu & feels it a previledge to be near him.

000031869

22.02.1946

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08750

MIRA

1

Gandhiji invities Mira to come to Delhi when he goes there:

000031870

23.02.1946