Index > Correspondence > Correspondence : 1948 - 1969

Correspondence : 1948 - 1969

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000030654

01.01.1948

07063

BHATT, Nanabhai (Nrisinhprasad)

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Invites Gandhiji at the annual day of the institution. Gandhiji Notes on this paper that he would have written if he would have been reminded.

000022473

01.01.1948

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08139

STRUVE, Karl

2

Passive resistance of the weak cannot be called Ahimsa. The present outbrust of violence indicates that the techinique of inconquerable nonviolence of the strong is yet to be evolved. My effort is in that direction.

000024360

03.01.1948

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

04900

HEMAPRABHA DEVI

1

I do not think that non recognition by A. I. S. A. will have any adverse effect as long as the aim is to serve the cause of Khadi.

000024819

03.01.1948

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

05382

SAVITRI

1

Ho[e you and the child are well.

000029058

05.01.1948

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08701

PANCHOLI, Vijaya M.

1

Hope you are all well.

000031950

05.01.1948

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09003

DESAI, Jivanji D.

3

It is necessary to think about what I have sent today. Gujarati matter need not to be translated. nor it is necessary to do Gujarati or HIndustani from English some Hindustani will have to be rendered into Gujarati. Attempt is being made to send Hindustani (with corrections) as I speak it in my daily speeches. No translation from English to Gujarati necessary.Similarly from Hindustani only the essentials to be taken up. This way Harijan in each kanguage becomes independent and complete.Hindustani articles by sunderlalji. are in sufficient number We should take them up. I have been making him work hard. He knows good Hindustani as is spoken by the people. in Northern India. Gandhiji asks Jivanji whether it will do if he sends the last lot on Wednesday.

000026787

06.01.1948

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08493

GANDHI, Sushila

2

Take care of the children not simply because they are yours but because they are under your care etc.

000026784

06.01.1948

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08495

GANDHI, Sita

1

Keep fit and learn from Manilal.

000026785

06.01.1948

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00660

GANDHI, Manilal

2

Why do you not write to me ?

000026786

06.01.1948

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00660

GANDHI, Manilal

2

It is unfortunate that in spite of so much vegetation no vegetable substituted for milk has yet been found. Hope Sita will help you when she comes there etc.

000029372

09.01.1948

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08723

PARIKH, PRABHABEN

1

blessings.

000029059

09.01.1948

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08701

PANCHOLI, Vijaya M.

2

Prayer Shlakas are for being put into practice. Misery is no misery. Try to bear such things.

000030985

11.01.1948

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

10535

PRABHAKAR

1

(1) Expresses displeasure at avoiding Sanskrit verses (in Prayer?) (2) Feels no necessity to learn through English language.

000029756

11.01.1948

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00000

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2

Suggests to include all natural remedies i.e. use of water air light earth & sky in the book.

000024994

12.01.1948

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

05322

VENKATAPPAYYA, Konda

1

What you say is shocking but at present I cannot move out.

000023830

14.01.1948

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4

Copy of a telegram containing extracts from appreciative speeches by prominent persons in the west Punjab.

00031886A

16.01.1948

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08750

MIRA

2

Gandhiji refers to his fast (of Jan 1948). He was to sip only 8 ozs, of hot water (which he compares to nectar) eight times a day, That he calls his meals. Reference to Goswamy's Goshala whose conditions were not satisfactory, as reported by Mira. reference to Mira's Ashram where she was keeping cows,-Gandhiji draws her attention to her defects,-He asks Mira not to run to Delhi on hearing of his fast.- Let everyone do his duty wherever he is.

000009149

18.01.1948

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01779

PARIKH, Narahari D.

2

Happy to find you improving. I cannot Understand why in spite of your simple life you become a victim to paralysis. My fast is broken and I shall soon be alright.

000023829

18.01.1948

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

04881

NEHRU, Jawaharlal (Pandit)

1

Give up your fast; and be the "Gem of India"

000031887

19.01.1948

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08750

MIRA

2

Gandhiji hopes Mira has received his health (dated 16.1.1948)dictated during his fast- [REf. SN 31886 (B) above]

000023794

19.01.1948

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08254

KALELKAR, Bal D. (Dr.)

2

Acknowledge receipt of the letter.

000031886

19.01.1948

03221

PYARELAL (Nayyar)

08750

MIRA

2

Pyarelal in forwarding Gandhiji's letter (unsigned) dictated to Sushila on 16.1.1948 expresses relief that Gandhiji's fast ended. He refers to the scenes of men, women & children thronging at Birla House on 18th Jannuary to have Darshan of Gandhiji after he broke his fast. Reference to articles in Harijan one on 18th Jan. And an earlier one. Pyarelal would go to Noakhali next week.

000024995

19.01.1948

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

05322

VENKATAPPAYYA, Konda

1

Inquires about his health.

000023813

21.01.1948

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09172

RAJAGOPALACHARI, C.

2

"From calm I have entered storm.Thank God I have fairly learnt to face either with some amount of indifference".

000009150

23.01.1948

01779

PARIKH, Narahari D.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

You were always kind but this time, I am overwhe?? Hope to be worthy of your blessings. May god keep your wire for Hindu Muslim Unity.

000022207

25.01.1948

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08090

AMTUSSALAAM

2

This fast was the most important (SUBSE BADA). Result is in God's hands. You should carry on your work at Barkamta, and come only when it is finished.

000026999

28.01.1948

01250

CHANDIWALA, Brijkrishna

08527

MAHMUD, Syed (Dr.)

1

This is not the time to take rest and where is rest in this life ?

000027705

28.01.1948

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08595

PARIKH, Vanmala N.

2

Your duty is now to look after Narahari and to do his work.

000009152

28.01.1948

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01779

PARIKH, Narahari D.

2

Inquires about earning capacity of a School by spinning etc. Feels that they will have to think teach and propagate.

000009151

28.01.1948

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01779

PARIKH, Narahari D.

2

Even if I agree to your letter, my belief that benevolent person do not meet a lad fat does not change. Don't do even your writing work at the sacrifice of needful rest and exercise go to some sea side.

000029086

29.01.1948

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08706

LILI

2

I shall see what can be done to send money to Vijaya.

000023814

29.01.1948

03221

PYARELAL (Nayyar)

09172

RAJAGOPALACHARI, C.

2

Gives his programme and says G. is O. K.

000023610

29.01.1948

01502

BISHANDASS

08233

BALVANTSINH

2

Informs that G. approves of Hushsiari being treated by a Vaidya.

000022235

31.01.1948

10352

KAVALJIT ROSHANARA

08090

AMTUSSALAAM

1

Regrets the loss.

000022829

03.02.1948

08176

BECK, EDVIGE

08173

UMA DEVI

1

Expresses sorrow at G's murder.

000023063

07.02.1948

03221

PYARELAL (Nayyar)

07568

ALEXANDER, Horace G.

1

Informs about postponement of constructive workers' conference, and about the probable date when members of Gandhi's 'Family' might assemble.

000023064

27.02.1948

08214

MIRABEN ( Pashulok)

07568

ALEXANDER, Horace G.

2

Agrees to join the World Pacifist Conference and invites him to visit her institution at Pashulok.

000023648

20.04.1948

09172

RAJAGOPALACHARI, C.

10394

GANDHI, Laxmiben & DEVDAS

4

So you are going to London ! Do come here and meet us.

000023748

02.06.1948

09172

RAJAGOPALACHARI, C.

09051

GANDHI, Laxmi Devadas

2

Personal matters.

000032487

25.07.1948

06716

GANDHI, Devdas

00000

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1

Devdas Gandhi wrote an article in "Pravasi", a Gujarat Daily dated 25-7-1948 on the life of his elder brother Harilal Gandhi (eldest son of Mahatma Gandhi). Harilal came to meet Devdas and other family members and offer his condolences on the death of Mahatma Gandhi. Harilal himself was ill at that time - stayed in Delhi till he felt a little better and then left for Bombay. Later on Devdas learnt in London after his tour of European countries, of the death of Harilal in Bombay on 18-6-1948. Harilal lived for 60 years - a life full of struggle. - Devdas narrates several instances from the life of Harilal. - His life in South Africa, - a devoted volunteer in all the agitation started by Gandhiji in South Africa. But later on, Harilal left S. Africa and returned to India because of his differences with Gandhiji. - Devdas refers to various aspects of Harilal's life and character - Ref. to several instances (1) death of Rasik (1928), elder son of Harilal; death of Harilal's wife (1920).

000024992

09.08.1948

08381

KAUR, AMRIT

05322

VENKATAPPAYYA, Konda

1

Acknowledges letter and feels that his version is too shocking for words.

000034041

28.11.1948

08944

MASHRUWALA, Kishorelal G.

09841

DESAI, Kusum

2

your letter. I shall send it to the Secretary of the Sarvoday Samaj. If you don't recieve any reply, take it that you have not to do anything. Gomati had been operated for piles. She is now improving.

000034045

02.01.1950

08944

MASHRUWALA, Kishorelal G.

09841

DESAI, Kusum

2

Your letter. Today Manilalbhai is at Nagpur. He will go to Bombay via Delhi. I shall also reach Bombay by 20th and then stay for a month or two. Address at Bombay; C/o Nilkanth Mashruwala, Santa Cruz, Bombay.

000034046

03.01.1950

09847

GANDHI, Manilal

09841

DESAI, Kusum

2

Kishorlal gave news about you. I thought I would come across you some where: But, it could not be. If I come to Baroda to meet Surendra Medh's daughter, then, I would be able to meet you. Remember me to Manibhai and others.

000031049

22.01.1950

08914

HUXLEY, Aldous

05283

SLADE, J. (Miss)

1

(1) Feels peace can't be achieved by concentrating on man made insoluble problems of power Politics but by tracing methods of feeding & clothing people which involve no ideological dogmas & prejudices. Expresses need to get away from man made to God made (Nature & spirit.) (2) Expresses concern over increasing word population destined to be 50% more by 20th century end.

000021645

17.11.1950

08024

ROBERTS, Charles

08025

GANDHI SMARAK NIDHI

1

A silver casket presented to Gandhiji in July 1914 by Indians in South Africa and handed over by him to william Wedderburn as a token of love and good wishes has now come to me after his death. I send it herewith for Gandhi Museum which was also the wish of the deceased.

000023615

07.06.1952

09172

RAJAGOPALACHARI, C.

09051

GANDHI, Laxmi Devadas

2

Personal news.

000023747

07.06.1952

09172

RAJAGOPALACHARI, C.

00778

GANDHI, Devdas

2

Duplicate of 23615

000022830

17.09.1952

08178

REWRDING

08173

UMA DEVI

1

Copy of order & permission to stay.

00033112A

01.04.1953

09030

GANDHI, Chhaganlal K.

09734

GANDHI, Prabhudas

1

I have written to Gargi yesterday. I have sent you in an envelope eight foolscap size sheets of typed matter. You will go through Bapuji's book on his experiences in the jails. He talks of good handwriting. He could write continuously for hoiurs together. When his right hand hot tired, he used to write with his left hand. I shall send in a day or two, the trust-dead papers.

000024133

08.10.1953

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2

A statement by Chimandas Iserdas re: a meeting with G. when the intervening Student to look pleges to use khaddar.

000034039

15.03.1956

09844

GANDHI, Sushila

09841

DESAI, Kusum

3

Delay in replying to your letter . Manilal's illness down with paralysis. Hospitalization- Hospital for the whites in the first instance. Shifted to the hospital for the coloured people. A lot of trouble for me. Responsibility of "Indian Opinion" and Phoenix Farm of 100 acres of land. Wish to hand over the responsibity to somebody.

000034040

23.04.1956

09844

GANDHI, Sushila

09841

DESAI, Kusum

2

The secretaries of Gujarati Hindu Mahila Mandal request Kusumben ot write something for the souvenir to be taken out on the occasion of Silver Jubilee celebrations. Sushilaben Gandhi has endorsed it and requests Kusumben to oblige. She expresses her thanks for the consoling words of Kusumben Desai. Manilal had left behind him the responsibity of not only the family but also of the "Indian Opinion" and Phoenix. At a loss to know what to do.

000025969

14.05.1956

00000

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1

Mr. Polak's note which says that one of the persons who save Gandhiji when Mr. Alam attacked him was Ladha Singh Moini.

0032372/1

10.06.1957

09261

VAKIL MAGANLAL R.

04160

NAVAJIVAN PRESS

1

Maganlal Vakil of Jamnagar wants to know from Navajivan Press, Ahmedabad, whether they have information about Gandhiji's visit to Jamnagar immediately after he became a Barrister. It may be obtained from Manuben Gandhi or others, if available with them.

0032372/2

04.07.1957

09261

VAKIL MAGANLAL R.

00416

GANDHI, Chhaganlal K.

2

It is learnt that Gandhiji came to Jamnagar during Samvat 1951. Ashadh Shukla-15, Tuesday, 17th July 1894, in connection with work concerning a Trust of which Kevalram Mavji was a Trustee, on whose behalf Gandhiji came to Jamnagar. I am trying to get the required information from the count records.

0032372/3

07.07.1957

09261

VAKIL MAGANLAL R.

00416

GANDHI, Chhaganlal K.

1

From the court records, some information is available. It is as follows : A plaint had been preferred in the Chief Judicial Magistrate's court of Navanagar by Kevalram Mavji for refund of Rs. 13000/- (Rs. 20351-10-0 inclusive of interest), against the widow and son of the person who made the Trust. Gandhiji appeared in this case on 19-3-1902.

000027274

29.11.1958

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02721

JOSHI, Chhaganlal Nathubhai

3

Instructions regarding Shardabehn Jethalal, Santok, Kesher etc : You need not worry, Try and you will come up to the mark.

000033173

26.01.1961

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1

the United States Government honoured Gandhiji as 'apostle of non-violence' on 26th January 1961, by issuing a postal stamp worth 8c. The postal stamp was in the series of 'Champion of Liberty' stamps. Others who had been honoured previosly were Magsaysay, Bolivar, Masaryk and Garibaldi.

000032388

24.10.1962

09263

DIXIT, SITACHARAN

00416

GANDHI, Chhaganlal K.

1

Sitacharan Dixit forwards a copy of Gandhiji's speech at the inauguration of Krishna Temple at Verul, supposed to have been given on 8-5-1913.

000032483

30.11.1964

00416

GANDHI, Chhaganlal K.

09055

SWAMINATHANJI & C. N. PATEL

2

Chhaganlal Gandhi had sent a copy of his article on "Gandhiji and Ruskin" for 'Gandhi Marg' for perusal and remarks. A copy of the same was endorsed to Shri C. N. Patel who returned it with his suggestions. In the article referred to in Shri Chhaganlal's letter, the writer (Shri Chhaganlal Gandhi) writes to show how Gandhiji was inspired by Ruskin's book "Unto This Last". It was in 1904 that Gandhiji happened to read that book in the train while he was travelling from Johannesburg to Durban (South Africa). Later, in 1931, Gandhiji told th Editor of 'Spectator' in London that Ruskin's book impressed him most and that brought about a change in his life. Similarly, Gandhiji had been impressed by Tolstoy's writings also, which he had read earlier. Ruskin had established a society of selfless persons called 'St. George's Guild'. Every person had to agree to follow the rules formulated by Ruskin which he had incorporated in the Deed, which he had drafted. Those contents of that Deed, particulary Rule V, VI, & VII impressed Gandhiji very much. It was in those rules Gandhiji saw the seeds of the principles of "Satya" (Truth), "Ahimsa" (Non-violence) as well as principles of Passive Resistance. There is a note also regarding this in Mahadev Desai's diary dated 1st May 1933.

000032488

14.04.1967

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4

The geneological table gives the detailed information of the names and relations of the members of the family of Mahatma Gandhi, beginning from Ottamchand Harjivan Gandhi, grandfather of Mahatma Gandhi. Karamchand Gandhi, Father of Mahatma Gandhi was the sixth son of Ottamchand Gandhi. Mahatma Gandhi was the third son of Karamchand Gandhi. Mohandas Gandhi had four sons, Harilal, Mainilal, Ramdas and Devdas.

000032492

15.11.1968

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

04503

GANDHI, Kantilal

1

Gandhiji writes to Kantiala Gandhi, commending Miss Moore who was once residing in Ashram and asks him to be of help to her when she happens to be in Mysore:

000032491

15.11.1968

09057

GANDHI, Kashi Chhaganlal

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