000027238

01.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08557

JOSHI, Ramaben C.

2

I do want your letters. Why do you not write. Do not think that letters are unwelcome to me.

000033416

01.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09804

GANDHI, Narandas

2

Proposed fast postponed at present. Reference to Chhara's problem. Reference to Ramji- his demand for electrification. Reference to Tilakram, Indu. Kishorlal's asthma trouble vanished because of some treatment. Let Jamna try it.

000027078

01.01.1932

00000

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"BLANK"

1

The article complains the influence Gandhiji has exerted on the U. S. A. as regards philosophy, Art and food.

000018864

01.01.1932

00000

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"BLANK"

1

Commentary on Government measure abolishing King's commission from Indian Army.

000030714

01.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00000

"BLANK"

1

They are friends of India. They have come to study the country & the morden movement. All Congressmen please render them all possible help.

000018863

01.01.1932

00000

"BLANK"

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"BLANK"

1

Containing cherupu yagna narayana sastri's prediction about Gandhiji under heading 'Mahatma Gandhiji and India."

000027079

01.01.1932

00000

"BLANK"

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"BLANK"

1

This article in the Saturday Evening Post gives short amounts of early history of India its caste system and early settlement of British in India.

000028152

01.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

07830

MAITRI

2

Go to Darjeeling but see that there also you observe Ashram discipline and rules. Also remember all cannot go to Darjeeling.

000029508

02.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08739

SAPRU, Tej Bahadur

1

Feels Government wants to see him (G) only if he approaches with the straw in the mouth.

000033328

02.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09804

GANDHI, Narandas

2

It is 11-30 p.m. I may be arrested today night itself. I have full faith in you. God will give you enough strength to face all the difficulties. Mirabehn will come there after my being arrested. You have to guide her. I have liked Laxmi's decision. Books and magazines at the Ashram to be handed to Gujarat Vidyapith.

000018485

02.01.1932

11018

CITY CONGRESS COMMITTEE

11019

NEW COTTON MILLS CO LTD.

2

In view of the impending clash with the government and consequent resumption by boycott of British goods movement we appeal to cancel all orders of British goods and co operate fully with the congress. Other wise rigorous boycott of the mills would be pronounced.

000018486

02.01.1932

10998

HORRABIN, J. F.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Appreciate cable clear statement situation while still able emergency representative meeting Tuesday.

000018488

02.01.1932

11021

SETHNA, Phiroze

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

3

Chairman of National Liberal Federation with a view to avert revival of civil Disobedience and its disastrous consequences offers their services to government as well as to congress with a view to explore every avenue of maintaining peace and successful conclusion of work of Round Table conference.

000018487

02.01.1932

11020

LEE, Thomas B.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

4

Concerning over Indian Situation and impending resumption of civil Disobedience Struggle appeals in the name of Christ and Biblical precepts not to resist and aggravate the situation. Disobedience cannot correct disobedience gods law of love can adjust all world problems and will do so just in proportion as men demonstrate humility forgiveness and love.

000027827

02.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02389

PATTANI, Prabhashankar (Sir)

1

Meet me in Ahmedabad if at all I reach there:

000018497

03.01.1932

11027

CLARE AND INCA

00546

DESAI, Mahadev Haribhai

3

Love letter of Mrs. Clare communicating how they missed seeing him and party on Saturday morning and how lonely the 88 knights bridge appears and how eagerly all of them including children would be looking forward to every word that can be spared for them.

000018496

03.01.1932

00471

HORNIMAN, B. G.

00472

INDIAN INDUSTIRAL…,Secretary

1

Copy of Bombay Governor in council's warrant authorising the police commissioner to arrest and remove Gandhiji to Yeravda central prison during the pleasure of government.

000026398

03.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01401

TAGORE, Rabindranath

1

I am very tired. Give your blessings to the coming struggle.

000026397

04.01.1932

00546

DESAI, Mahadev Haribhai

01401

TAGORE, Rabindranath

1

Enclosed was signed just before arrest. May God help us.

000027085

04.01.1932

00000

"BLANK"

00000

"BLANK"

1

Gandhiji and Vallabhbhai Patel photographed together on eve of arrest.

000018489

04.01.1932

00000

"BLANK"

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"BLANK"

2

Containing speech of C.D. Mehta on the Financial position of India, treating specially the issue of Exchange and Ratio.

000031633

05.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08750

MIRA

1

Instructions re: endorsements of a cheque.

000018490

06.01.1932

00790

RAJAGOPALACHARI, C.

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

1

Referring to Gandhiji's great appeal to "Follow Sanatanists" which moved a very orthodox pundit to tears, Rajaji worrying about his health warns him not to repeat the attempt. dit to

000025191

09.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

04979

PRABHAVATI

2

Gives news about his own health and diet and inquires about her health.

000027868

10.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08607

PARIKH, Maniben

2

Good you mind the infant class. How do you fare ?

000018491

10.01.1932

00000

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"BLANK"

3

An article by Reginald Reynolds in the 'Hindu illustrated weekly ellushating his impressions about Gandhiji under heading "Bapu" some thoughts about Gandhiji's stay in England and the work in Round Table conference.

000033329

11.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09804

GANDHI, Narandas

2

If I want to write to you at leisure, I should be in jail. This time, Sardar is also with me. My health, good, even though I still have not overcome the feeling of fatigue. Diet, same as earlier. Sardar also take only tea, roti and vegetables. No rice. I don't know who else has been arrested. Please inform. I have not written to Kakasaheb and to Chhaganlal Joshi. Send leather for making chappals and soles. I learn that Kasturba has been arrested today.

000024164

12.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08311

GANGA DEVI

2

Inquires about their health and fruit garden at the Sabarmati Ashram.

000027187

12.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

10458

KASHINATH & KALAVATI

1

(1) Be moulded slously (2) I remember you had undertaken to obey Narandas.

000031634

12.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08750

MIRA

2

(1) Instructions re: sending him carding Bow etc. (2) Inquires re: parcels (watches) to be sent to Evans & Rogers (British detectives on G during r. T.C*.)

000028716

12.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

10489

THAKKAR, Mahalaxmi Madhavji

4

Everybody should find out what perticular diet suits his body. Then discusses various food articles etc.

000028138

12.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

07830

MAITRI

1

Inquires about health.

000028210

13.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08646

VARTEJI ABBAS

1

How far have you progressed in improving the carding process ?

000033023

15.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09734

GANDHI, Prabhudas

2

You may now write long letters .What is your progress in the matter of "Charka" writing of Ramayans? -any other writings? How about your health? -and state of mind?

000028033

15.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

07884

PADMA

2

Personal inquires.

000018626

16.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00000

"BLANK"

1

Containg notes on "Self-Respect Movement" and Benard shaw and Non-Violence shaw says if you disarm naions they will fight with fists.

000009635

17.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01274

TYABJI, Raihana (Miss)

1

How is father ? Is he well looked after ? How are you keeping yourself ? You must begin giving me Urdu lessons.

000031635

18.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08750

MIRA

2

(1) Says He (G) shall be compelled to use rubber sole if sole leather not procured.(3) Informs re: his diet. Walks spinning etc.

000022614

18.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08155

TRIVEDI (Prof.)

2

Thanks for fruit and requests not to send any more unless asked for.

000022630

20.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08161

LITTLE FRIENDS, London

2

Remembers their meeting him and thanks for their gifts. Asks if they feel fun in receiving a letter from a prisoner. Informs that G. is not conscious of having done anything wrong.

000028136

21.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08632

MAHAVIR

2

Do you also wish to go to Darjeeling. Do what you like but improve your health. I know you are sober.

000033331

21.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09804

GANDHI, Narandas

4

Received post from Ashram today only. No objection to inclusion of some statements from my letters in 'Ashram Samachar'. Ashramites may come to meet at any time as per their wish. Krishna Maiyadevi and others may be allowed to go to Darjeeling. To pay them one-way fare: Enquiry about Abbaas Saheb; and also Raojibhai Manibhai of Sojitra. Venilal was too ill at Bombay. How is he now ? My congratulations to Kantilal, Pruthuraj and others.

000019993

21.01.1932

07101

LINDSAY, Michael

00546

DESAI, Mahadev Haribhai

1

Towards a letter from Charles Roberts and a safe custody receipt for a sealed parcel containing gifts by Gandhiji at the time of his leaving South Africa left with late Sir William Wedderburn and entrusted by the latter to Mr. Charles Roberts.

000028137

22.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08631

KRISHNA, Maiya Devi

1

How did you manage to have the full !

000025617

23.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08419

SYKES, Frederick (Sir)

4

Giving instances of misuse of Government powers acquired under Ordinances (in matter of Vidyapitha, other School building, beating etc) desires Government to play the game fairly so that in the end neither party may have to accuse the others of maliced.

000027667

23.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08595

PARIKH, Vanmala N.

1

Inquires about herself and others.

000025837

23.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08449

MANGLA

2

Inquirs about herself and others.

000031636

23.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08750

MIRA

4

(1) Informs his (G's) sleeping thrice during day to make up London wear & tear in spite & full sleep at night (2) Plans to spin 500 yds per day against present 250 yds. (3) Informs jail authority's granting his (G's) demand for weekly visit.

000009462

23.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01799

DESAI, NIRMALABEN

2

I saw you in Bombay, so I suggested to Anandi to write. Do write to me.

000018492

23.01.1932

00000

"BLANK"

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"BLANK"

4

Contains a studied contribution by Rev William Robert Moody acquainting Gandhiji to Westerners under heading "What is Gandhiji's Religion" Gandhiji is a great man but does not come up to Jesus or any of the Christian saints.

000031280

23.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08091

LILAVATI

2

advises not to work beyond capacity Feels such distinction due illusion as soul behind the body is the same.

000025056

24.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08392

PARMAR, Lalji K.

2

Do not remain lazy. Spin and induce others to spin.

000032665

24.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09189

KUSUM

1

I had seen you in Bombay. But I had not asked you anything then. You may send your accounts for the last months. You seemed to be keeping good health.

000033332

24.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09804

GANDHI, Narandas

4

You will know more about my things through Mirabehn's letters. My weight - 106 1/2 lbs. and that of Sardar is 144lbs. Champa's letter causes concern. She should be separated from Ratilal for some time. Ratilal seems to be harassing her. Please inform me whether I should continue to send all my paper through you. Thoughts come to me at the opportune time. Mahadev and Kakasaheb have collected them. Reference to Giri family.

000031002

24.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08922

RUKMINIBEN

2

Asks. to suggests some names for her son from which G will finally choose. Praises her father in Law's benevolent nature & asks to request him (her father in law) to come back foreign shunning greed of earning.

000009636

24.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01274

TYABJI, Raihana (Miss)

2

How long was Babajan kept in Nadiad ? What about his diet ? Timely precautions may be taken to avoid lice trouble in the beard. We remember Babajan. How old is Sohala's baby ? There is no restriction on my letters, provided they are non-political.

000009779

24.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01814

JERAJANI, VITHALDAS K.

2

Do not worry about your illness. Resume work only when you are totally alright.

000023447

24.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01815

DESAI, Kusum

1

Asks for personal news.

000027239

25.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08557

JOSHI, Ramaben C.

2

Asks for the news of the family and desires to write to Chhotalal that he may now commit Gita by heart.

000033022

25.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09734

GANDHI, Prabhudas

2

I remember about the writing of the history of the Ashram.But I don't know how far it will matarialize. My right hand has not remained sufficiently serviceable. You have written about Magan Charka. -You may send your question about Almora so that I can write to you the relevant things. Similarly about the history of the Ashram. How do you spend your time ? How about your health? You have not yet replied to the questions raised in my earlier letter.

000033840

25.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09812

GANDHI, Jamnadas K.

2

You just came and went away. How is your school ? How many students and teachers ? How about Jagannath and his brothers ? How is your health ? Write to me.

000032518

25.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00853

BANKER, Shankerlal G.

2

Gandhiji refers to a booklet sent to him by somebody. The booklet contained a speech of Ramnathan who argued against Khaddar. The booklet also contained counter arguments by Pattabhi and Varadachari. Gandhiji asks Shankarlal to go through the said booklet. Ref. to Gulzarilal Desai. Shankarlal should ask Anasuyabehn to write to Gandhiji.

000025184

25.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

04979

PRABHAVATI

1

Do not wirry about us. We are both O. K.

000033963

25.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00000

"BLANK"

2

Gandhiji has written a note on the 13th Canto of BhaganvGita. Body of the individual and the supreme being. Body made of five elements, etc. pain and pleasure: Man has to do things. Sin and merits. Man should know the difference between himself and the supreme being. To try to get Liberation.

000033333

26.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09804

GANDHI, Narandas

2

Enquiry about Ramji and others. How about spinning and weaving activities at the Ashram ? enclosing herewith Canto 14 of Gita which had been left out here only. I learn that there is some disturbance in your health because of intake of groundnut.- not advisable.- you may take almonds. maximum 5 tolas.- Roti, vegetables, milk and curds would be enough.- Some food with starch content also a cause some diseases. This is the opinion of latest research.

000033334

27.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09804

GANDHI, Narandas

1

As per Mahavir's letter, others also may be sent to Darjeeling and they may be paid the expenses. Congratulations to Surendra. Canto 14 of Gita enclosed herewith.

000021861

27.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08090

AMTUSSALAAM

2

(1) Advises to take Friction sitz bath and light diet to cure irregularity in monthly period; and (2) to write in Urdu. States that if government does not allow Miraben to see him he would cease seeing others.

000024389

28.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08339

SHAKRIBEN

2

Urging to write. No necessity to spare him while in jail. Enquires about mental peace and Babu's weakness.

000027870

28.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08607

PARIKH, Maniben

1

Has the ear improved ? etc. etc.

000028565

28.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08671

QURESHI AMINA

1

I am sure you will be a credit to Abha.

000032943

28.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01535

GANDHI, Prabhudas

2

I like Krishnadas idea of staying with you. But I don't want him to leave Wardha when he has begun some work and that work is still incomplete. I think discipline demands that he should stay there till he finishes that work. That which is dear to us may not be honourable to us. About Almora, you may ask Jamnalalji or Mathuradas. It may be wound up or keep the decision pending. People will deep on talking all sorts of things about such activities. We need not grow nervous on that account. You need not worry as long as you put into practice all your thoughts. We need not cherish evil thoughts. Then there is no cause for disappointment.

000024651

29.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08359

BAJAJ, Janakidevi

2

Sorry we could not even talk. But you can write and work. We are all O. K. here:

000029386

29.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08726

ICHCHHA, HARI

2

How to console you over your child's death ? All those born do not live and those who live also die.

000033124

29.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09754

BUDHABHAI

2

It appears there is still some love lost between you and Parvati. You are not expected to stop talking with her or with children. You shoiuld win over her to your side with love. Do write to me if there is any problem. How about your health?

000031081

29.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08922

RUKMINIBEN

1

Approves her not writting to G.when very busy. Feels glade at her health recovery.

000025183

29.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

04979

PRABHAVATI

1

Tell Swarup Rani not to grieve over Swarup's and Krishna's going to jail. God takes care of all.

000025838

30.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08449

MANGLA

2

Inquires about herself and thers.

000018493

30.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

07269

ROY, Bidhan Chandra (Dr.)

1

I appreciating your great and good letter accept your correction We have come nearer.

000028724

31.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

10489

THAKKAR, Mahalaxmi Madhavji

2

Prescribes diet and its proportion to obviate gas trouble.

000031637

31.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08750

MIRA

2

(1) Praises Radha. (2) Suggests re: her keeping evening prayer hours.

000018494

31.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

11023

RAMACHANDRA K WILLAWATTE

1

Sorry that a complication has arisen with reference to the Temple Entry question. However a non Hindu may sympathise with the reform movement but he cannot and ought not to take part in any direct action.

000033964

31.01.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00000

"BLANK"

2

Discussion re: the nature of wordly life- compared to a tree whose branches extend from top to the bottom. The soul should reach such a world from where it need not return to this world. The sensory organs try to entice man, but man has to extricate himself from their clutches. Shri Krishna says that he is the cause of everything in this world. Only God is indestructible. [Note : Gandhiji has a addressed a few words to Narandas to know from him whether women would be able to follow the explanation. If necessary, he would try to make it simpler further sometime later.

000033335

01.02.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09804

GANDHI, Narandas

4

Right hand gives pain- Chanchalben's son Veer's death has taken place. I have written to her. It may be publlished. I have written to Gangabehn. Parnerkar still seems to be restive. Trees bearing fruits-plantation. Prof. Trivedi, Prof. Higginbotham may be contacted. Totaram is also there: Reference to Somabhai, Bhansali, Leelabehn, Hasmukhram. Leather for chappals may be sent through somebody, when he/she comes to see me. Champa need not be sent to Ratilal all alone. Enquiry about Abbas Saheb. Ranchhodbhai writing to Budhabhai and Parvati.

000024130

02.02.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08308

CARLA

2

Approves of her decision to stay with her husband.

000029431

02.02.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02888

PARASRAMIJI

2

If you are willing I wish to get much work from you and for this I should know your mind.So do write to me, don't hesitate.

000021683

02.02.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08038

VITTHALDAS, Premila (Lady)

1

Requests not to send fruits etc. as whatever is required is supplied by the jail authorities.

000033336

03.02.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09804

GANDHI, Narandas

2

Your letter. Lady Vitthaldas, Trivedi, Vidya Hingorani and Damodar came to see me today in the afternoon. Received letter for sandals. Ramdas, Chhaganlal, Surendra, Somabhai to reach here by 7-00 p.m. You should take leafy vegetables, tomatoes, etc. Bath with permanganate added to water. If seems from your note in the letter of Scott's some that you have sent the biography of Scott. but it is not traceable here: There is a letter from Tilak. It seems that the diet has not suited him. He seems to have been habituated to non-vegetarian food.

000023164

03.02.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

05312

MATHEW (Magistrate)

2

Invites correspondence. Is glad that he looks after friends.

000031638

04.02.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08750

MIRA

4

(1) advises not to overwork (re: collecting) civil disobedience news.)(2) Suggests visiting him (G) every week at jail if unable to restrain naturally. (3) Inquires re: Ashram & Ashram Guests.

000009463

04.02.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01799

DESAI, NIRMALABEN

2

Some people laugh in happiness and weep in unhappiness. Attempt to remain neutral i.e. detached in both. Which essays have you written ?And which poem you liked the best from the Seventh book.

000025742

05.02.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08440

MEHTA, Kapil Rai

2

Take complete rest and build up your body tell Nanabhai we remembered and his Daxinamurti.

000028211

05.02.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08646

VARTEJI ABBAS

2

Inquiring about spinning activcities in the Ashram.

000027033

05.02.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08532

BHANDARI (Major)

1

Requests for permission to visit or see other civil resistance prosoners.

000032271

05.02.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08961

PUSHPABEN

2

Gandhiji says that Pushpa found leisure to write to him after a long time. For the delay on her part, Gandhiji would like catch her by the nose. It was Friday 8 p.m. at the time Gandhiji wrote this. So he wanted to know from Pushpa whether she really felt herself being caught by her nose. He asks her to improve her handwriting still. He wants to know how far did she progress in Gita.

000025743

05.02.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08961

PUSHPABEN

2

You write after a long time. Improve your handwriting still more:

000027886

06.02.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08608

BARR, F. Mary (Miss)

5

God speaks through man and not through books. Gita is no history in its real sense. Again in those days war war no taboo and even non violent people killed animals for food What it teaches is renunciation and doing ones duty without caring for consequences if a relative has to be killed as duty it may be done without compunction. The inner meaning provides solution of fight between good and evil in one self Thanks for the offer of books.

000027668

06.02.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08595

PARIKH, Vanmala N.

2

If there is nothing else to write, narrate the day's happinings.

000025839

06.02.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08449

MANGLA

1

Hope you are well and have learnt Sanskrit Slokas.

000009464

06.02.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01799

DESAI, NIRMALABEN

2

I cannot answer your question regarding foreign cloth because it is a political matter. Ask Narandas; and if you are not satisfied with his reply, ask me when we meet. Mahadev should not lose weight, For health sake any necessary food can be taken.

000009637

07.02.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01274

TYABJI, Raihana (Miss)

2

How much to trouble you ? If I will not know Urdu well, you will be found fault with ? Worry no more about your disease. I heard a beautiful bhajan from Umadevi's daughter who sings well. But you yourself are a treasure of bhajans.

000033965

07.02.1932

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GANDHI, M. K.

00000

"BLANK"

3

In the 16th Canto there is a discussion about the righteous actions and the wicked actions. Discussion regarding the result of the two types of actions. Detailed discussion on what the righteous actions and wicked actions consist of. Righteous actions lead to higher achievements. Wicked actions lead to hell.

000027050

08.02.1932

08538

GOVERNMENT, P.S. to

08537

BHANDARI, M. G.

1

Enclose H. E. Sir Frederick Sykes' letter to Gandhiji for safe delivery.

000023066

08.02.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

07638

HARRISON, Agatha (Miss)

2

Conveys personal news.

000033337

11.02.1932

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GANDHI, M. K.

09804

GANDHI, Narandas

2

It seems Champa is eager to meet me. Let her come next week. Post sent by you has been received. A portion of your letter is torn off. Who did it ? Letters sent for Chanchalbehn have not reached here: The papers sent by you may be numbered so that no paper would be missing.

000025744

11.02.1932

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GANDHI, M. K.

08961

PUSHPABEN

1

I do not remember you. What is your age ?

000032272

11.02.1932

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GANDHI, M. K.

08961

PUSHPABEN

1

Your letter to hand. I could not recognise you. Give your full introduction. Mention your age also.

000022616

11.02.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08156

TRIVEDI, J.

1

Informs that he can come to visit him on his visit day.

000022617

11.02.1932

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GANDHI, M. K.

08156

TRIVEDI, J.

2

Advises (1) to imbibe only the good and leave all that is bad (2) and to consider himself to be a representative of all that is good in India.

000025840

12.02.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08449

MANGLA

1

Learn to avoid mistakes in repeating Gita slokas.

000027869

12.02.1932

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GANDHI, M. K.

08607

PARIKH, Maniben

2

Get the ear examined. Go to Bombay is necessary Dr. Jivaraj can help.

000033338

12.02.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09804

GANDHI, Narandas

6

Ramji does not get enough yarn. Madanmohan Bohra wants to come to see me. Problem of Bdudhabhai and Parvati seems to be a bit difficult. But you are strong enough to face all dificulties. Regarding fruit, bearing trees, my views may be regarded as those of a layman, unless they are confirmed by some experts. Please enquire about Prabhudas and his health.- Reference to Totaramji, Dhiru,- Reference to Japanese writer and Jeramdas-. Sardar send his blessings to you all. (Gandhiji has written about his and that of Sardar's daily routine : time of getting up, prayer, daily walk, diet, reading books, magazines and daily newspapers, etc.)

000029408

12.02.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

02888

PARASRAMIJI

2

If everybody is intrested in Ramayana it will serve two purposes at a time.

000025829

12.02.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01793

SHANTA

2

Why feel shy of Sardar ! Those who mix with Bhangi; belong to all communites - Rely on God for health.

000032727

13.02.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

14053

BANKER, Shankerlal G.

1

Ref. to Ramji Vankar's requirement of yarn for weaving. Narandas was to talk about it. Enquiry about Gulzarilal's wife. Gandhiji had given up milk. Enquiry about Mridula. Ref. to Anasuyabehn's letter.

000033966

14.02.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00000

"BLANK"

3

The 17th Canto consists of the replies given by ShriKrishna to Arjunas's questions about the results that would be obtained through actions done with faith. Detailed discussion on how the actions done because of the three qualities:"Sattva", "Rajas" and "Tamas" result in three different ways.

000028034

14.02.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

07884

PADMA

2

Your primary duty is to improve your health Study of Gita can wait Then inquires about others.

000025841

18.02.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08449

MANGLA

2

Do not worry if you do not get centpercent marks.

000027670

18.02.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08595

PARIKH, Vanmala N.

2

Inform Narahari to take care of health in "C" class. Learn to write letters.

000033088

18.02.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09743

GANDHI, Kashi Chhaganlal

2

You need not worry about Prabhudas. You write to me in detail after meeting him. About Krishna, some things had come to me. I have written to Prabhudas about it.

000032273

18.02.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08961

PUSHPABEN

2

Your letter to hand. You have improved your hand writing a lot. Glad to learn that you are able to play on the harmonium. Would like to listen to it. But it would be long before you play on the harmonium which would be worth listening.

000025745

18.02.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08961

PUSHPABEN

2

So you are learning harmomium. Can you play well enough for me to listen ?

000021680

18.02.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08037

TRIVEDI, JAGJIVANDAS MEHTA

1

Parents should educate the child considering it not to be their own but as one, handed over to their care by God.

000033339

19.02.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09804

GANDHI, Narandas

2

Reference to Valjibhai, Leelevati,. Reference to the problem of Champa and Ratilal, to Chimanlal, Krishna and Maiyadevi, Laxmi. Gandhiji discusses the ideas of "Sacrifice" (Yajna), its different shades of meaning. Service to others. enclosing Canto - 18 of Gita. Reference to Devdas.

000009465

19.02.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01799

DESAI, NIRMALABEN

2

Photo worship is also an idol-worship; and yet they not quite the same. We cannot introduce idol-worship in the Ashram; as it consists on people of faiths.

000029387

20.02.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08726

ICHCHHA, HARI

2

Discard mourning for Arvind Physical separation is inevitable in life.

000025514

20.02.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08407

ASAR, Mathuradas Purushottam

2

If one has faith in one remedy and sticks to it, there is nothing wrong even if it fails. Body is after all not immortal. Similarly in spiritual disease, there is only one remedy renunciation or absence of arrogance And this is possible only when we are in good company.

000009778

20.02.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01814

JERAJANI, VITHALDAS K.

2

Do not get hasty Let the body be properly rebuilt. Do not worry over the fall in khadi sale. Appreciation of Laxmi's handwriting and her service to vithaldas.

000009508

20.02.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01804

PATEL, Shivabhai G.

2

We are partly responsible for the untruth practiced by our colleagues and hence the necessity of good company. But one has to tolerate one's colleagues. We may not knowingly take part in the wrong doing but Once you are involved in such a situation there is no escape. When the whole surroundings is untruthful deserting it is the only resort. We do not wind up the Ashram though there exists untruth. We tolerate our colleagues and strive to pull on. Do You know the new method of spinning by Takli ?

000033967

21.02.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

00000

"BLANK"

8

Even after listening to the 16 Cantoes, a doubt remains in the mind of Arjuna re: the teaching of Gita. Lord Krishna explains the gist of the teachings of Gita in a summarised way in the 18th Canto. Exphasis on doing one's duty without having in mind the desire to reap fruits. Wherever there is Lord Krishna there is Arjuna and there is victory always.

000027047

24.02.1932

10453

GOVERNMENT BOMBAY, P.S. to

08537

BHANDARI, M. G.

1

Herewith a letter from Secretary of states for delivering to Gandhiji.

000024169

24.02.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08312

HARIPRASAD

2

Advises him to serve his mother without any expectations.

000033340

24.02.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09804

GANDHI, Narandas

2

Complaints from Laxmi that her letters are being read. Discuss with Shankarlal regarding increasing of spinning activity. Parnerkar affair is painful. Reference to Giri family, to Padma, To Leelavati's health. Revanshankarbhai's son Dhiru was benefitted by sun-bath. Several such cases.- Reference to Matthew and spinning.

000024390

25.02.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08339

SHAKRIBEN

2

Desiring her to write him without the least reservation.

000025842

25.02.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08449

MANGLA

1

Do commit Gita slokas by heart.

000027671

25.02.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08595

PARIKH, Vanmala N.

2

If man grows he has his root. As tree sucks food through roots man does it by his stomach. Then call it his root.

000024314

25.02.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08330

RANCHHODJI DAYALJI

1

Inquires about news. and congratulates on their courage.

000030580

25.02.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08820

MAN MOHANDAS

2

Says:- "The book can prove that without spinning wheet and khadi foreign cloth boycott is impossible the book also says what should be done for the boycott.

000009509

25.02.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

01804

PATEL, Shivabhai G.

2

In mis efforts to mend oneself. There is the worship of truth. Tolstoy at times erred in his opinions but he corrected himself as soon as he found out the error. I am firm in my opinion that for Coliring conout of both husband and wife is necessary but not for separate lining.

000021622

25.02.1932

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08017

MAN MOHAN DAS

2

"Draft of introduction to the book of Gandhi Man Mohandas.

000027044

26.02.1932

11126

INSPECTOR GENERAL Of PRISONS

08537

BHANDARI, M. G.

1

Allow Gandhiji to see. Vallabhabhai's son and his wife to-morrow.

000032666

26.02.1932