1940 - GandhiServe


Serial no.	Date	From no.	From Person	To no.	To Person	Pages	Summary
000029028	01.01.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08701	PANCHOLI, Vijaya M.	1	Hope both of you are well. Illness continues here etc.
000026328	01.01.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08470	AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA	1	Miscellaneous.
000024101	03.01.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08305	CHANDIWALA, Brijkrishna	2	Building may be constructed in the Harijan Colony if Bapa approves. Inquires if Khaddar is effected in anyway by spinning programme of the congress.
000021743	04.01.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08063	BARETO (Dr.)	1	Gandhiji suggests that he (the doctor) may send his bill on a poor man's scale and says (in humour) that Gandhiji was under the impression that the doctor would pay him (Gandhiji) fees for sending beggar patients.
000025300	06.01.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	04979	PRABHAVATI	1	Good you reached safely. News of others.
000030478	07.01.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08812	SHAH, Munnalal	1	(1) G. Confesses his fault in mismanagement. Promises to inquire about damage of Books & Money. Which he considers terrible. (2) Says I am impatient to remove your faults, not dissatisfied with you.
000024765	09.01.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	00713	BAJAJ, Jamnalal	1	I cannot give up treatment write to the Maharaja.
000028378	10.01.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08381	KAUR, AMRIT	1	Return well.
000026673	12.01.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	10439	GANDHI, Manilal & Sushila	2	I am very hardpressed for time. I am not likely to take up fight so soon. News about others.
000025349	14.01.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08396	BHARATAN	1	Your not is misplaced. Please prepare another. The A. I. V. I. A. cannot deal with it. I shall deal with it in the "Harijan".
000030673	15.01.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	00394	ANDREWS, C. F.	2	Asks to inform Gurudev that Subhash is behaving like spoiled child of the family. His politics show sharp unbridgable difference For me (G) Subhash is like son.
000029027	18.01.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08701	PANCHOLI, Vijaya M.	1	Many persons here are bed ridden Hope you are well.
000028766	18.01.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	10492	ABDUL KHALIL	2	If what you write is true it is regrettable.
000023861	18.01.1940	00546	DESAI, Mahadev Haribhai	01342	NATESAN	2	Thanks for the telegram and informs that nothing will be done in haste though the Viceroy's reference to scheduled classes was provocative.
000026674	19.01.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	10439	GANDHI, Manilal & Sushila	4	Hope mother and child (Ila) are alright. Meet Mary She is a good worker etc.
000032293	19.01.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	09243	TRIVEDI, Keshavram Ramashankar	1	Replying late to Keshavram, Gandhiji asks him to take the advice from Laxmidas.
000025861	22.01.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08454	SHURJI VALLABHDAS	1	Gandhiji feels those who obstruct themselves will have to set the things right so wait.
000030477	22.01.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08812	SHAH, Munnalal	1	advises him to observe silence as all cimplain his taking too much. Says I enjoy keeping silent.
000024983	22.01.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	05322	VENKATAPPAYYA, Konda	2	Advises to withdraw from all organisations and work at his seat.
000028101	23.01.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08627	GLADYS	1	You came and went away in a hurry keep me informed of your work.
000030476	23.01.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08812	SHAH, Munnalal	1	Dreams have exposed my smallness. We all being imperfect should bear with each another. Otherwise all of us will be put to shame.
000030475	23.01.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08812	SHAH, Munnalal	1	Expresses no objection to his coming. Opines no harm in Spending Rs. 100/- for finding peace.
000028379	24.01.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08381	KAUR, AMRIT	2	I am your parents and exact complete obedience and wish you to shut your eyes to my shortcomings. That can be only if you have faith in me.
000026100	25.01.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08470	AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA	1	No change in diet is necessary. Have massage and sunbath.
000028739	25.01.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08689	SHRIMATI K. L.	2	I do not mean converts should be coerced to return to the original told unless they do it of their own accord.
000028767	25.01.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	10492	ABDUL KHALIL	1	Yes it is true. Hope it will not recur. Regarding the rest I shall decide.
000029173	26.01.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08381	KAUR, AMRIT	2	I stand by want I have said but you should not accept the position unwillingly or with mental reservation.
000025347	26.01.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08396	BHARATAN	1	The parcel came alright but remained unopened.
000024766	26.01.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	00713	BAJAJ, Jamnalal	1	I am not going to write any thing atpresent as I think the coming visit to Delhi is rather important.
000026101	27.01.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08470	AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA	1	Feet may be massaged if without it one cannot get sleep otherwise not.
000026102	27.01.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08470	AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA	1	See the enclosed. Enclosure of 26102;- If you approve I propose to go to Bengal for the cow protection work. Krishna Chandra has no spare time to teach me.
000026334	27.01.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08470	AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA	1	Miscellaneous.
000009677	27.01.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	01274	TYABJI, Raihana (Miss)	2	Pleased to learn there: Ammayan in relieved of anxiety. Iammalalji praised your Voice and singing.
000027453	27.01.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	02721	JOSHI, Chhaganlal Nathubhai	3	Narandas must publish accounts of the brithday collections. It seems you and Narandas can never see eye to eye. The best course is to work in separate fields.
000023565	27.01.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08233	BALVANTSINH	1	A student acquires knowledge by humility and inquiries.
000022551	27.01.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08148	MALKANI, N. R. (Prof.)	1	Pained at the Sind tragedy and asks for draft of an appeal.
000029174	29.01.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08381	KAUR, AMRIT	1	Hope you are well.
000030674	29.01.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	00394	ANDREWS, C. F.	2	Informs his Coming there for two days with a large family Asks will the crowd matter ? Wire if necesary.
000029175	30.01.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08381	KAUR, AMRIT	2	Jawahar's buoyancy is infectious but you have not been infected ! Good you went there:
000023548	30.01.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08233	BALVANTSINH	1	Desires that milk diet may not be reduced. Approves of the tone and contents of his letter.
000009694	31.01.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	01274	TYABJI, Raihana (Miss)	1	May god be with you. all during of ordeal.
000026682	31.01.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	00660	GANDHI, Manilal	1	Personal news. Mary Barr is a good worker. Take her to your home and help her.
000025862	01.02.1940	00546	DESAI, Mahadev Haribhai	08454	SHURJI VALLABHDAS	1	Much depends upon how Gandhiji fares in Delhi. Get the watch repaired if possible.
000028666	01.02.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	10488	KALELKAR (KAKA SAHAEB)	1	I do not approve of the article. The suggested Hindustani is Ursu.
000031028	01.02.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08910	SARLABEN	1	Asks to meet evening prayer.
000024767	01.02.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	00713	BAJAJ, Jamnalal	2	Improve halth and wait till I return after seeing the Viceroy. you may then see the Maharaja.
000024837	01.02.1940	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	5	Explains that Praja Mandal fights for full responsible government but if it is declared illegal it will start mass Civil Disobedience and recruit new members.
000024836	01.02.1940	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	Defends himself as a man of peace and friend of the state. States immediate reason for visit as devising measures for famine relief and securing release of prisoners.
000022646	02.02.1940	08167	HEATH, Carl	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	We hope and pray for settlement.
000009695	03.02.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	01274	TYABJI, Raihana (Miss)	1	Wire mother Condition Delhi.
000023008	03.02.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08209	BHIKSHU	1	Informs that G. cannot do anything.
000023697	05.02.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	09172	RAJAGOPALACHARI, C.	1	Nothing doing leaving tomorrow.
000022647	05.02.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08167	HEATH, Carl	1	Thanks no settlement is possible.
000009733	07.02.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	01811	RAMIBEN	2	We come today. Ba is here: News about Prabhavati,Kunverji, etc Inquiries about others.
000026103	08.02.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08470	AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA	1	Put in as much physical effort as possible.
000009682	08.02.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	01274	TYABJI, Raihana (Miss)	2	Death is the and of pain. Keep up the noble traditions of the parents.
000023549	08.02.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08233	BALVANTSINH	1	Advises him to stick to his job.
000030474	12.02.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08812	SHAH, Munnalal	1	Advises not to come to Malikanda if Kanchan comes there & to decide himself about attending congress. Says Dharma means coutrolling desires.
000034007	12.02.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	00000	"BLANK"	2	A young man of 23 years sought advice from Gandhiji in the matter of use of Khadi. he himself used to wear Khadi but his wife refused to do so.Gandhiji advises himself him saying that he should use persuasive methods through love. No compulsion to be used.
000030473	13.02.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08812	SHAH, Munnalal	1	Advises restrain in thoughts but never in practising Dharma. Do go to Santiniketan for enriching yourself in Dharma when necessary. Nowhere you get everything convenient.
00030751A	14.02.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	06885	KANTILAL	1	advises to keep patience & do Harijan work in his village during vacations.
000023153	17.02.1940	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	In welcoming Gandhiji Gurudev expresses that this physical meeting is a meeting of hearts which cannot be expressed in words.
000028380	18.02.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08381	KAUR, AMRIT	2	Glad you took everything in good spirit. Carry on absolutely disinterestedly.
000026104	18.02.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08470	AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA	1	Your leg must become alright.
000009734	18.02.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	01812	PAREKH, Kunverji Khetshi	2	Hope you are well and ?? looked other by sushilaben.
000026417	19.02.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	01401	TAGORE, Rabindranath	2	Duplicate of 23151
000024939	19.02.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	00502	SUNDARAM	1	My blessings to the humble weares of Upnayana.
000023152	19.02.1940	08220	TAGORE, Rabindranath	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	2	An appeal to care for and nurture Vishwa Bharti.
000023151	19.02.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08219	TAGORE, Rabindranath	2	Assures that Gandhiji will do his best to procure financial assistance.
000029363	20.02.1940	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Copy of the deed granting full copyright (of writings etc.) to Navajivan Trust.
000029176	23.02.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08381	KAUR, AMRIT	2	in spite of hostile slogans we have done well. The Sangh has narrowed down its activities etc.
000032004	24.02.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08750	MIRA	2	Gandhiji could not write to anybody as he was busy Mira was happy atHarijana.- Gandhiji was happy that Mira had found a good friend in Pandit JagatRam. Pyarelal would send some cuttings to Mira. - Gandhiji's tour programme. to Calcutta to Patna to Wardha and then to Ramgarh (for Congress seasion) Prithrri Singh to go to Ramgrah in advance.
000029177	26.02.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08381	KAUR, AMRIT	2	Sorry My secretary is forgetful in posting letters. News about others.
000024439	01.03.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08340	KRISHNACHANDRA	3	What Sushila said only represented. My feelings Both Sushila and Amtussalaam Islam. Saw your letter there being no friends at chhindwada the kit was rather heavy Criticism about my food pomp is to the point but there is no go.
000025297	04.03.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	04979	PRABHAVATI	1	Ba is alright but she will not come to Ramgadh.
000022487	05.03.1940	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	It is like letter written in water.
000025298	06.03.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	04979	PRABHAVATI	1	Hope you will be able to bear the new burden.
000029029	07.03.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08701	PANCHOLI, Vijaya M.	2	If seems your health has improved etc.
000022606	07.03.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	00394	ANDREWS, C. F.	2	Personal news.
000027983	08.03.1940	08381	KAUR, AMRIT	08608	BARR, F. Mary (Miss)	2	Reading and Takali spinning cannot be done at the same times. Ba is not well etc.
000026676	08.03.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08495	GANDHI, Sita	1	Write in ink. Handwriting is good but there are mistakes in spelling.
000026675	08.03.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	10439	GANDHI, Manilal & Sushila	2	I could not advise, otherwise. Jawaharlal also could not do otherwise. Ba is not well.
000024440	08.03.1940	08340	KRISHNACHANDRA	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	4	Seeks enlightenment on two statements by 'G' (1) Threr is no mint in a public worker doing work in utter disregard of his health and (2) Untruth creeps in our conduct when we desire to tell truth pleasantly G. says (1) Working beyond capacity is no 'Ahimsa' (2) We shoulds speak pleasantly but there is the danger of untruth creeping in.
000019325	08.03.1940	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Cutting from a newspaper containing report of the visit of Madam Montessori to the Harijan Ashram at Sabarmati.
000022984	08.03.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08204	PRASAD, Vinayak	2	Advises to tolerate opposition and to do on working faithfully.
000026105	10.03.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08470	AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA	1	On the eve of your tour you better give me details. I know we are getting fastidious.
000033680	10.03.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	09804	GANDHI, Narandas	1	Your letter. Let your faith yield fruit. Be writing to Sardar (Patel). I think you keep on guiding Nanalal.
000034081	11.03.1940	08991	GANDHI, Kasturba (Mrs.)	09841	DESAI, Kusum	2	Your letter. Glad that you are doing well. Bapuji going for the Congress Session. Sushila, Shakariben and Amtussalaambehn take careof me. Good wishes to Manibhai, Sushila and others. Reference to Ramdas, Devdas and Rajkumari.
000029030	12.03.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08701	PANCHOLI, Vijaya M.	1	Sorry, father is undergoing the misery etc.
000032005	12.03.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08750	MIRA	2	Gandhiji asked Mira not to defy any orders No. C.D. for anybody as yet.Where it is declared, Mira would remain unaffected for she is engaged in constructive activities. A satyagrahi is always prepared for repression but he does not anticipate it.
000030472	12.03.1940	00546	DESAI, Mahadev Haribhai	08812	SHAH, Munnalal	2	Informs Gandhi's gladness on receiving his detailed letter. Suggests to talk abour Vinoba & Balkoba to Sri Sapre who seems to be a gentleman. Suggests Kanchan to learn Sanskrit & Marathi Bhajans (Songs) from Balkoba.
000026106	13.03.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08470	AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA	5	Your saying that (1) neglect of health by a public worker is not a merit, requires clarification. Sacrifice and public work go hand in hand (2) Telling truth un a palatable form is a form of untruth. That also requires clarification. (1) Real Ahimsa is based on knowledge of limitation. (2) Truth becomes untruth when to put it in a palatable form one tries to please others.
000022649	13.03.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08167	HEATH, Carl	2	As above S. N. 22648
000022648	13.03.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08167	HEATH, Carl	4	Gandhiji explains the congress stand in asking for the constituent assembly including the princes' India if the people of the state ageee; otherwise without the princes' India. Gandhiji also makes it clear that the congress will abide by treaties with the princes.
000023132	13.03.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	07638	HARRISON, Agatha (Miss)	3	Things are going from bad to worse, the problem of princes now put forth is a new creation; the Muslim Leauge demands are extra ordinary and likely to jeopardise the progres of India both are pampered by Government
000026107	16.03.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08471	AGRAVAL, K. C.	3	Duplicate of 24439
000033679	20.03.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	09804	GANDHI, Narandas	2	I hope your work goes on well. Enclosed is Chhaganlal's letter. You can get the matter cleared by discussing it with him. I think there is some straining of relations between you two. It is better you both work independently of each other. Reference to Vajubhai : not a very clean person.
000031519	20.03.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	00000	"BLANK"	1	Considers it a (national) shame till all men & women are not fully literate.
000029940	21.03.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08794	HYDARI, Akbar (Sir)	1	re: Hyderabad states orders against state congress (for ?) says Finding technical flaw in congress action. I (G) adviced unqualified appology.
000023698	21.03.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	09172	RAJAGOPALACHARI, C.	2	Desires him to come and discuss matters.
000009740	21.03.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	06733	KUNVERJI	1	Good you feel at home there: Do write to me. Do you receive newspapers ?
000033054	22.03.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	09734	GANDHI, Prabhudas	2	I have gone through your letter. Some persons will buy Khadi and wear it. We need such a practice. Otherwise, spinning will not grow as a profession. If everyone spins enough for himself, then there will be no profession of spinning. I have been discussing with Krishmadas. About your problem, I shall write to you again. The figures that you had left on my table have not been traced. Please send again.
000026677	23.03.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	00660	GANDHI, Manilal	1	See Haji Ismail Bhabha and discuss matters. Ba is better.
00030471A	26.03.1940	08643	MOHAN	07849	KASTURBA	1	Scribble writting by a kid addressed to Kasturba.
000027643	28.03.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08591	JAGTIANI, CHIMANDAS I.	2	Your couplet is good.
000030471	29.03.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08812	SHAH, Munnalal	2	Gives instructions re: his work hours in Hospital & creating a nice library.
000023838	31.03.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08269	JAYPRAKASH	2	Informs that Gandhiji will try his best to impress his point of view but Gandhiji is doubtful about the attitude of the local Board People.
000032109	31.03.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	09016	KUMARAPPA, J. C.	3	Gajanan fold Gandhiji that Kumarappa did not approve of his turning palm gur to commercial uses and also about Kumarappa waiting to control expenditure: Gandhiji promised Gajanam that Kumarappa could not interfere in his work so long as the process did not involve loss and the expenditure was as per budget. If difference of opinion was there he asked Kumarappa to come and discuss in peroon.
000025304	31.03.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	04979	PRABHAVATI	2	Let the sentence period be devoted to regaining health. You mix with women and try to improve their conditions.
000022550	05.04.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08148	MALKANI, N. R. (Prof.)	2	Inquires if he is prepared to join Wordha college.
000009735	05.04.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	06733	KUNVERJI	2	Heat should not be intolerable. Do take exercise, but only moderately to avoid pain.
000032110	08.04.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	09016	KUMARAPPA, J. C.	1	Gandhiji learnt from Dr. Mehta that J.C. Kumarappa had high blood pressure: Gandhiji advises Kumarappa complete rest. He asks Kumarappa to come and stay with Gandhiji for rest and under observation. During the summer Kumarappa should go to s hill station for rest. The brain requires more rest than the bidy.
000027542	10.04.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08568	PRITHVI SINGH, Sardar	1	Do not worry if I am being misundrestood you do not required a certificate from me. Stick to the work.
000009736	10.04.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	06733	KUNVERJI	1	If at all you go to Panchgani better all of you go. I shall inquire about Panchgani. If it is not possible better pass the summer there unless the heat proves unbearable.
000022549	10.04.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08148	MALKANI, N. R. (Prof.)	2	Advises to stick to Sind in view of his increasing liabilities.
000028740	11.04.1940	08609	KAUR, Amrit	08690	RALLIA RAM	2	Can you take up Khadi work (in Punjab) in all its aspects and justify Gandhiji's faith in women for having obility for constructive work.
000029031	11.04.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08701	PANCHOLI, Vijaya M.	1	Why did Manubhai fast ? etc.
000030597	11.04.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08825	SINHA, DINESH KUMAR	2	Informs that he wrote to mother (?) as Dadu wanted to stay with her but does not know what happened after wards.
000025299	11.04.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	04979	PRABHAVATI	1	Keep up your health etc.
000023131	11.04.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	07638	HARRISON, Agatha (Miss)	4	Do not lament his death. Let me know his sister's wants. Do not to worry about Indian situation however dark it may be my trust is in God.
000027608	12.04.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	10470	PAREKH, Devchand U.	1	Let her come anything in the end of the month.
000021693	12.04.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08039	VITTHALBHAI	1	Harijan work without carying for criticism by others.
000022953	13.04.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08197	SINGH, Jung Bahadur	1	True, mere spinning is not enough. All it implies must also be done.
000033681	14.04.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	09804	GANDHI, Narandas	1	Becharbahi was telling me that Gokibehn is getting money regularly. Is there any money which yet remains to be paid ? If so how much ?
000032024	17.04.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	09006	SEN GUPTA, Bhupendranath N.	1	Gandhiji had sent the condolence message. He wants Bhupendra to send details about the activities of Dhirenda. Dr Indra to see Prafulla about medical work.
000030470	17.04.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08812	SHAH, Munnalal	1	advises (1) To keep safe write to Kanchan through me. (2) nothing wrong in setting up house (3) Not to get up in the night.
000022650	19.04.1940	08167	HEATH, Carl	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	Sounds if the congress will agree to a solution arrived at by negotiatiom which is the policy now eminciated by British Government through Lord Zetland.
000023553	19.04.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08233	BALVANTSINH	1	If all the letters are to be bound in a volume the size of the paper should be uniform. Gandhiji thinks things are not exactly as he states. However Gandhiji has faith in Parnekar's Scientific knowledge and his (Correspondent's) practical knowledge.
000023550	20.04.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08233	BALVANTSINH	1	Knowledge can be acquired only by humility. Acquire it therefore in that way. It is wrong to call the present arrangement a division of spoils.
000029032	21.04.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08701	PANCHOLI, Vijaya M.	1	Hope father is calm.
000029913	22.04.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08792	NEHRU, Rameshwari	1	(1) Suggests to continue counting of beads MALA benefits she will release some day. (2) Says Its good to think SMARAN of them.
000028742	22.04.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	00000	"BLANK"	1	See the Harijan.
000023551	22.04.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08233	BALVANTSINH	1	Desires him to think over what Gandhiji told him.
000023552	24.04.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08233	BALVANTSINH	1	You will inderstand everything if you keep patience. Let me know B. A.'s requirements.
000030469	26.04.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08812	SHAH, Munnalal	2	advises to resolve eradicate his restlessness staying there only. Come what may. Says Man becomes slave of his own defilements not of inviranment Your feeling. dependent is just imaginary suggests Kanchans future programme.
000033682	26.04.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	09804	GANDHI, Narandas	2	Normally I am not able to read "Harijanbandhu". Bur today, I read something of it and I happened to come across your writing ; and today morning I received your letter : A happy coincidence. I had talked to Vallabhbhai about your work and he has promised to help you. You will write to Shamaldas and Kaku and let me know. (There is an advice addressed to Jamna that she should work to the utmost, making use of the strength God has given. Kanaiya, doing well.)
000022351	26.04.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08104	PADDAR, RAMESHWARDAS	1	Advises not to distrust Balkobas in his sleep.
000029011	01.05.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08701	PANCHOLI, Vijaya M.	1	Received your handkerchifts.
000025603	02.05.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08417	PHADKE V. L.	1	Better give up your fast.
000029178	05.05.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08381	KAUR, AMRIT	1	I am well. Hope your pain is gone.
000023909	05.05.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	01401	TAGORE, Rabindranath	4	Regrets delay in sending the reply. Corrects the draft. Disapproves of limiting the appeal for the hall and the hospital only. suggests that a larger amount be raised to put the whole institution on a sound footing. Agrees to be one of the signatories to the appeal.
000026418	05.05.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	01401	TAGORE, Rabindranath	4	Duplicate of 23909
000030468	06.05.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08812	SHAH, Munnalal	2	Feels that his peace is the cause of his restlessness suggests to divert his mind in some activity. advises either do forget Kanchan as his wife or start living with her.
000028463	06.05.1940	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	6	Your letter is not to the point. A body containing members of all communities may not be national- may even be antinational if they are nominated by Government and if the objective is not national. Bidar incident makes it imperative that responsible Govt should be granted atonce etc.
000024260	07.05.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08318	KALELKAR, Bal D. (Dr.)L	4	Forwards the corrected draft of an application for scholarship for study aboard.
000030467	07.05.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08812	SHAH, Munnalal	1	advises not to go to Kanchan best they both quarrel. Suggests as a husband he can guide Kanchan can't order.
000030466	08.05.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08812	SHAH, Munnalal	1	Welcomes his idea of setting house with Kanchan. Approves his going to Panchgini if necessary.
000025301	08.05.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	04979	PRABHAVATI	2	I do write to your regularly other news.
000025901	08.05.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	02475	PRABHUDAS	2	Your work is fairly good.
000029180	09.05.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08381	KAUR, AMRIT	1	Good you are welcome there: Disappointments are removed by change in our own outlook. All well here:
000028080	09.05.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08567	SARASWATI ?	2	How can I or Ba be angery with you ? Let Knati double his efforts now that he has failed in his examination.
000029941	09.05.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08794	HYDARI, Akbar (Sir)	1	Feels communal unity won't come by generalising or glosSingh over serious distrubances. Dislikes prejudicing judicial proceedings over it.
000033683	09.05.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	09804	GANDHI, Narandas	2	You need not feel sorry for the loss of five hundred. We should feel sorry only when we are careless in our work.
000022651	10.05.1940	08167	HEATH, Carl	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	Expresses satisfaction at Gandhiji's statement regarding conference.
000029181	11.05.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08381	KAUR, AMRIT	2	News about Ashram inmates.
000026968	11.05.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08527	MAHMUD, Syed (Dr.)	1	Result of Delhi conference cannot be abticipated Englishmen like and dislike me in turns.
000030465	11.05.1940	08812	SHAH, Munnalal	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	4	Explaining the whole affair seeks Gandhi's advice to go to Panchgini to settle the question of his setting house with Kanchan & her getting engaged in some service. G. approves his going.
000009426	11.05.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	01794	ANNAPURNABEN ?	1	May you be happy. Do come whenever you like.
000024264	13.05.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08319	DIWANJI DILKHUSH	2	Praises his work and inquiries about activities.
000027543	14.05.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08568	PRITHVI SINGH, Sardar	1	MOney will be provided but see that the camp is not turned in to a picnic camp. Act as per Sardar's advice.
000023650	14.05.1940	09172	RAJAGOPALACHARI, C.	09051	GANDHI, Laxmi Devadas	2	Herewith news about her children.
000026678	14.05.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	00660	GANDHI, Manilal	2	You need not write so harshly against Jinnah. Do not enter in to Indian Politics. Personal news.
000028381	15.05.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08381	KAUR, AMRIT	4	I wish you do independent translation of the articles. I am daily doing introspection and do not miss anybody or anything even Harijan. I do not wish the allies to be defeated and yet Hitler is commanding my admiration.
000030464	15.05.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08812	SHAH, Munnalal	1	advises to stay there as long necessary for his peace & duty binds.
000031118	15.05.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	10546	BUCH, PURATANBHAI	2	Asks re: his (G's) writting someting (?) for Harijan weakly.
000023742	15.05.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	00778	GANDHI, Devdas	2	I shall write when necessary. Ba did not like your silence about Rama's health.
000029182	17.05.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08381	KAUR, AMRIT	2	Your corrections are good. The translation is being gone though etc.
000032006	18.05.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08750	MIRA	2	Gandhiji left uneasy because there was no letter from Mira for quite some time. He wants her to write to him at least once a week, even a post card would do- Gandhiji wanted to know if Mira had left Oel for good. Mira's new place was attractive but Gandhiji was too busy to find time to go there: Reference to Rajkumari Amritkaur, Maharani of Vizianagaram & Radha. Prithir Singh is at Ghogha with his band of volunteers.
000022359	20.05.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	10354	RAMA KRISHNA BAJAJ	1	Advises to treat his sacred thread ceremony as a resolution to lead a life of purity.
000024768	20.05.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	00713	BAJAJ, Jamnalal	2	I had no courage to write to Sarojini Devi. Katju cannot be said to be an out sider. Om should keep up courage if she had failed.
000022993	20.05.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08013	BHOLANATH	1	I hope think I replied you what is the position now ?
000029183	21.05.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08381	KAUR, AMRIT	2	No time. Your question betrays wants of logic etc.
000027544	21.05.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08568	PRITHVI SINGH, Sardar	1	The incident shows how alert we have to remain. I do not think these is any reason why you should go to Gogha.
000030463	21.05.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08812	SHAH, Munnalal	1	advises to stay there till he feels no use further staying & says you are well utilised there:
000009795	21.05.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	01814	JERAJANI, VITHALDAS K.	1	At present, let us hot appeal for public Contributions wait for a month Mean while think out the way and means to improve the Situation.
000009737	21.05.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	06733	KUNVERJI	1	It's not yet time to return to Rajkot. First get well.
000026679	22.05.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	00660	GANDHI, Manilal	4	It will be good if you do not write anything against Jinnah. Personal news.
000024265	23.05.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08319	DIWANJI DILKHUSH	2	Opines that as for as possible means to overcome financial difficulties should be found out locally.
000023857	23.05.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	01342	NATESAN	2	India can give only moral help as she is a subject and disabled nation and as Government has the power to take whatever they want. Free India can do much more:
000028382	24.05.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08381	KAUR, AMRIT	2	I have your translations. Make your corrections in ink etc.
000028741	24.05.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08690	RALLIA RAM	2	I shall write with what effect I do not know.
000023554	24.05.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08233	BALVANTSINH	4	Suggests division of work between him and Parnekar, so as to avoid complaints about want of help by one or the other. Hopes he will apply his mind before taking decision.
000024441	25.05.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08340	KRISHNACHANDRA	1	Your desire though healthy may be curbed for the present. Shall remember it when occasion arises.
000024100	25.05.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08305	CHANDIWALA, Brijkrishna	1	Do your work. If there is a conflict the wrong side will be exposed.
000028383	25.05.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08381	KAUR, AMRIT	4	News if inmates The allies are Losing. But let us forget this dance of death and do our work.
000026109	25.05.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08470	AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA	1	Duplicate of 24441
000029033	25.05.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08701	PANCHOLI, Vijaya M.	1	I did acknowledge receipt of the handkerchiefs etc.
000032007	25.05.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08750	MIRA	1	Gandhiji had taken a vow of silence for an indefinite period since yesterday for peace and work. It may break for the working committee meeting or due to accidents.
000033050	25.05.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	09734	GANDHI, Prabhudas	1	I got your letter after 15th May. You may come here when you wish. Several houses have come up here: Krishna is still at Nasik.
000023555	25.05.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08233	BALVANTSINH	1	Desires him to consult Prahlad.
000030461	27.05.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08812	SHAH, Munnalal	2	advises not to broadcast about his fall. Says (1) He expected this to happen. (2) That you were mentally meeting her daily. Better you met physically. Opines it will be a great thing if living together they can practice self control.
000009188	27.05.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	01784	PARIKH, Mohan N.	1	Mohana asked Bapu to return to Sabarmati Ashram. Bapu wrote: My blessings. Some day, I hope to return there:
000009189	27.05.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	01784	PARIKH, Mohan N.	1	Why, you meant to go yesterday ? Take 'Khichdi' with me today, here it is saltless, there it is (at Mahadev's house) Contains salt.
000009187	27.05.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	01784	PARIKH, Mohan N.	2	Why should you insist on my breaking silence ? You have made the necessary inginds. And my silence help me a let.
000032008	28.05.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08750	MIRA	2	Mira's stay at Oel should not be regarding as waste. She gained in experience and health. It will be good if Pandit could be persuded to join Mira. Reference to events (fightful ones) happening in the West.
000029184	28.05.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08381	KAUR, AMRIT	4	Sorry the enclosed was not despatched.How can he sympathise with one who himself is arrogant. However we should be non-violent.
000031119	28.05.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	10546	BUCH, PURATANBHAI	1	Asks to send a note on Seavenging".
000030456	28.05.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	00000	"BLANK"	1	Wrote yesterday. You were not here: Ask Kanu.
000030460	30.05.1940	01340	GANDHI, Kasturba (Mrs.)	08816	SHAH, Kanchanben Munnalal	1	Informs about Gandhi's observing silence since a week, Zohra's illness & other ashram news.
000025302	30.05.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	04979	PRABHAVATI	2	what do you do now ? Here we are sufficiently crowded.
000022652	30.05.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08167	HEATH, Carl	1	I feel dumb in view of events that have taken place.
000026108	31.05.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08470	AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA	1	Mahadev has no spare time.
000024099	31.05.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08305	CHANDIWALA, Brijkrishna	1	Donot detain Nair on one pretext or another. Do what you can to allay fear among the people.
000026110	31.05.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08470	AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA	7	The needy should get milk. You may frame rules after consulting me, But I should be relieved of routine matters.
000026111	01.06.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08470	AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA	1	I shall talk to Bhartanandji.
000029185	01.06.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08381	KAUR, AMRIT	4	Information and instructions about articles and translations for Harijan Sevak, and inmates. The present war is a war of scientific abilities etc.
000024769	01.06.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	00713	BAJAJ, Jamnalal	2	Jaipur affair seems to have been settled. In native states there is enough constructive work to be done.
000026112	02.06.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08470	AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA	1	Give Bharatanand the help that he wants. Train the new comer. He seems to be very polite.
000022547	02.06.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08148	MALKANI, N. R. (Prof.)	2	A letter introducing Tejuramji.
000022548	02.06.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08148	MALKANI, N. R. (Prof.)	2	A letter introducing Tejuramji.
000029793	04.06.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08609	KAUR, Amrit	2	Informs (1) Heavy work pressure leaves him (G) no time (2) Lilavati had a scorpion sting.
000030459	04.06.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08812	SHAH, Munnalal	2	Says anyhow you & Kanchan must acquire peace. advises to pass rainy season over there:
000022276	04.06.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08090	AMTUSSALAAM	2	Rebukes her for what she said.
000022275	04.06.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08090	AMTUSSALAAM	1	Then why can you not keep quiet please forgive me.
000027545	05.06.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08568	PRITHVI SINGH, Sardar	1	We shall discuss when you come here:
000029794	06.06.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08609	KAUR, Amrit	2	Encloses some articles & gives general news.
000029179	06.06.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08381	KAUR, AMRIT	2	If between you and Sushila can cope with translation work the Hindi Navajivan work can be managed from here:
000028084	06.06.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08624	SURU	2	What is there to appologise for ? How can parents harbour for long faults of the children I am sure you will come here:
000026113	06.06.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08470	AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA	1	Everything should be clean. Notice should be put up.
000024442	06.06.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08340	KRISHNACHANDRA	1	Why pay so much importance to Ba's remarks ? Better not to mind such pretty matters.
000026114	06.06.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08470	AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA	1	Do not mind what others say. Let service be your motto.
000032009	06.06.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	09004	KANHAIYALAL	1	'Hindi' received from Kanvaiyalal was credited by Gandhiji to the Harijan Fund.
000024443	06.06.1940	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Note, asking to maintain perfact cleanliness, and to have a board containing rules about it.
000024444	07.06.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08340	KRISHNACHANDRA	2	Better tell a friend when you doubt him. That is more honest.
000026115	07.06.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08470	AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA	2	Doubts between lovers should be cleared.
000026116	07.06.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08470	AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA	1	Various instruction.
000026117	07.06.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08470	AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA	3	(1) Geeta says Celibacy and Ahimsa are mere physical efforts. Is it true ? How is Ramnama the best sacrifice ? (3) Did you give up your fast because of pressure from others? Reply :- (1) Yes because they are connected with the body. But that does not mean that mental loosness is permissible. (2) Because there in physical effort is minimum while gain is great (3) No, but the matter in God's hands and I had not set any limit.
000033684	07.06.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	09804	GANDHI, Narandas	1	In famine relief work, let God give you enough strength. Good that you wrote to Nanalal. Shamaldas does not reply. Write to him again. Did you write to Kaku ?
000030458	08.06.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08812	SHAH, Munnalal	1	advises to stay there & improve health. Opines both to be mentally ill.
000022331	08.06.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08090	AMTUSSALAAM	1	Asks her to trust him and allow him to do his work in peace.
000022334	08.06.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08090	AMTUSSALAAM	2	Instructs that all letters between him and her may be shown to all if she so desires, Though Gandhiji does not desire it.
000022333	08.06.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08090	AMTUSSALAAM	1	Issues instructions re shawll, khaddar cloth, Yarn, rice etc.
000022335	08.06.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08090	AMTUSSALAAM	1	Gandhiji advises her to make public as she wants to.
000022336	08.06.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08090	AMTUSSALAAM	1	Says she may advise Johra according to her own light.
000022332	08.06.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08090	AMTUSSALAAM	1	May god give you peace and Courage.
000022338	08.06.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08090	AMTUSSALAAM	2	Advises her to go away if she feels she is away from all. But she must leave Johra alone. She can stop all work.
000022330	08.06.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08090	AMTUSSALAAM	1	Threatans that no service will be taken from her if she does not take nourishing food.
00029186a	09.06.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08381	KAUR, AMRIT	1	Your Guajrati is flawless. Your watch does not work etc. etc.
000029186	09.06.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08381	KAUR, AMRIT	2	Your Gujarati is flawless. Your watch does not work etc. etc.
000022994	09.06.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08013	BHOLANATH	2	Advises to give up the insistance on the Hage if they accept responsible Government as the goal re: relations with the A. I. Organisation consult Jawaharlal as I am not clear in the point.
000009739	11.06.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	01811	RAMIBEN	2	You are put to lest. Bear it Well. Kunverje is O.K.
000009738	11.06.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	01813	BALI	2	Your are undertaking more and more family worries. All however to you. Kunverjee is O.K. at Panchgani.
000029187	12.06.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08381	KAUR, AMRIT	1	Lilavati has passed her matriculation. Valjibhai's son stands first.
000029034	12.06.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08701	PANCHOLI, Vijaya M.	1	News.
000033048	12.06.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	09734	GANDHI, Prabhudas	2	It seems you have not received one of the letters which I worte to you in reply to your letters. You may come here as per your demand, and explain your idea to Vinoba and me. it is not necessary to eat a labourer's food to become a labourer.
000029188	14.06.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08381	KAUR, AMRIT	2	I have corrected your translations. My silence is very helpful.
000024445	14.06.1940	08340	KRISHNACHANDRA	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	5	Three questions-(1) Why is Brahmacharya restricted to austerity (2) why is Namsmaran regarded as King of sacrifices and (3) why did you give up the fast undertaken to find out the thief of the pen and the letter? Gandhiji replies (1) Brahmacharya chiefly concerns the body; but it need not be restricted to it (2) Prayer is the best sacrifice because there is the minimum pysical efforts and maximum advantage. (3) The fast was for my own satisfaction.
000029189	15.06.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08381	KAUR, AMRIT	2	The party did not come. Your Gajarati is better.
000026680	16.06.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	00660	GANDHI, Manilal	4	Do not worry if people leave you simply because you are on the path of truth. I am not eager to be arrested.
000026329	18.06.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	00000	"BLANK"	3	She is sick in mind and body. It is in the interest of all that she be relieved of the kitchen work.
000029190	21.06.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08381	KAUR, AMRIT	2	You must have seen the reports. I am both unhappy and happy.
000022350	22.06.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08103	BHAGAVANDIN (Durban)	1	I am advised to stay in a Muslim house in a Muslim Village. But nothing is decided yet.
000026118	23.06.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08470	AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA	2	Instruction regarding how to purify ghee. Let there be a little surplus of bread. Males also should know how to cook.
000024446	23.06.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08340	KRISHNACHANDRA	2	If the deteriorated ghee cannot purified it may be thrown away or be used for greasing purposes. Cooking art need not be left to the women only.
000026119	25.06.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08470	AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA	1	Tell them about new arrivals.
000029191	25.06.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08381	KAUR, AMRIT	1	Reaching there Saturday.
000029192	26.06.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08381	KAUR, AMRIT	1	We shall be four.
000032011	26.06.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	09004	KANHAIYALAL	1	Gandhiji hopes that Vidyavati marriage would be celebrated without any difficulty. He sends good wishes to the newly weds and also hopes they would spend their life in serving the nation. Mira has returned from Marwad.
000029866	28.06.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08784	BISHANNATH, Lala	1	Aknowledges addressee's letter.
000025303	01.07.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	04979	PRABHAVATI	2	Mix with women and do among them the work that you can.
000029193	03.07.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08381	KAUR, AMRIT	2	I shall be writing for papers so do not except letters. Do lobbying work only.
000029194	05.07.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08381	KAUR, AMRIT	4	True if you and Sushila can be trained in translation I shall be at ease for Harijan Sevak. Atpresent I am after Harijan Chiefly.
000027546	05.07.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08568	PRITHVI SINGH, Sardar	1	I do not wish to alter your programme but you have altered it. Come as early as possible.
000029035	08.07.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08701	PANCHOLI, Vijaya M.	2	Thanks. He is relieved of the agony. Do not lament. Come when you can.
000029795	08.07.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08609	KAUR, Amrit	1	Informs her articl will be published & other news.
000029195	08.07.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08381	KAUR, AMRIT	2	Your translations are corrected. They are good etc.
000026354	09.07.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08479	PADMAVATI	1	God bless the newly born son.
000030457	09.07.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	10519	SHAH, Munnalal & VICE VERSA	1	In reply to his seeking G. Advises not to wire: Better write a letter for calling Kanchan.
000029196	10.07.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08381	KAUR, AMRIT	2	You can join States Exceutive.
000029197	10.07.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08381	KAUR, AMRIT	1	You can join States Exceutive.
000028094	10.07.1940	01340	GANDHI, Kasturba (Mrs.)	08567	SARASWATI ?	1	Hope shanti is alright. Do drop here when you go to Trivandrum.
000031054	11.07.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08917	CHAKRAIYA	3	(1) Disapproves his asking money from public Fund. (2) One needs less money if he keeps himself physically fit. Says he (G) has arranged for his Homeopathy treatment at Delhi. Hopes his total recivery.
000031120	11.07.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	10546	BUCH, PURATANBHAI	1	Asks what to do re: liquor (?)
000025305	11.07.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	04979	PRABHAVATI	2	Come here for the sake of your health if there is now work there and JaiPrakash permits & Rajen Babu approves.
000022552	11.07.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08148	MALKANI, N. R. (Prof.)	2	Informs that A. I. S. A. is short of funds; advises not to undertake the Hindi Prachar work if he cannot do it.
000009118	12.07.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	01779	PARIKH, Narahari D.	1	Maganlal, Dr. Mehta's son is there: Send his letters to him and introduce him to the Chief Citizens.
000009741	12.07.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	06733	KUNVERJI	2	Hope Kanchan is not a burden. If necessary separate cooking arrangement may be provided.
000022995	13.07.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08013	BHOLANATH	1	Opines that it is enough if they do not obstruct you in your work.
000029199	15.07.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08381	KAUR, AMRIT	4	Maulana wants me to go to Poona but I do not wish. some persons here were bitten by a rabid fox. Om was married on Saturday last.
000026120	16.07.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08470	AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA	1	Instructions.
000029198	17.07.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08381	KAUR, AMRIT	1	Do take rest.
000034071	17.07.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	09852	ABHIMANYU DIWANJI	2	The yarn sent by you has been received. blessings to you.
000032023	17.07.1940	00546	DESAI, Mahadev Haribhai	09005	PRAKASHNATH	2	Khosla's expected annual letter has been received. As Gandhiji's birthday was still far off he jocularly asked if khosla would send another donation on birthday. A pnkka receipt would be sent as soon as the draft is received.
000024952	17.07.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08961	PUSHPABEN	2	Pursue your studies, collect for the Andrews memorial fund etc.
000024192	17.07.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	01045	CHATURVEDI, Benarsidas	1	Here is the message. Do not ask for it in English.
000028598	19.07.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	10485	MASHRUWALA, Nanabhai Ichchharam	1	I have written to phoniex. See the next issue of Harijan Bandhu.
000029201	20.07.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08381	KAUR, AMRIT	6	Gandhiji deals with the case of somebody going in for medicine (doctor) at Rajkumari's institution. desire never to rely on anything about him unless confirmed by him. and informs that he does not wish to go to Poona.
000026681	20.07.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	00660	GANDHI, Manilal	2	Mary says khadi was not available in Durban. Can you not arrange to have it. Stocked in some shops ?
000030631	20.07.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	03690	SEN GUPTA	2	You have to be patient.
000024908	21.07.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08374	SHARMA (Dr.)	2	Refers to some native cure:
000029200	21.07.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08381	KAUR, AMRIT	8	Miss Kinnard made an unsuccessful attempt to convert me to Christanity. Your article and translations are good. Maulana is coming but I do not wish to go to Poona.
000009119	24.07.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	01779	PARIKH, Narahari D.	2	"Harijan Bandhu" is my weekly letter. I have nothing to add to the pledge. If required, we shall make necessary Changes, when the Sangh is established.
000029202	25.07.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08381	KAUR, AMRIT	2	Your translations of the article is not up to the mark.etc.
000029203	27.07.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08381	KAUR, AMRIT	4	YOur translations reveal the labour that you take but the language is not settled. etc.
000029204	29.07.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08381	KAUR, AMRIT	2	Come and go when you like. This is your second home. But see that neither your work nor your health suffers.
000030454	31.07.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08812	SHAH, Munnalal	5	Opines no moral fault in his sex desire: Hopes his getting satisfied in a year or two. it. Sets house & then be able to renounce. Assures his present place to remain as it is.
000029036	01.08.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08701	PANCHOLI, Vijaya M.	1	Do not grieve but do your duty. come when you feel like.
000025306	01.08.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	04979	PRABHAVATI	2	I think father should cease taking any medicines and merely take light diet and pray.
000029205	02.08.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08381	KAUR, AMRIT	2	Do not be in a hurry Come when you can. We shall discuss your translation when you come.
000023257	02.08.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	03231	SATISH BABU	1	Fixes dates about meeting.
000026121	04.08.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08470	AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA	1	Add. Better she may come, so that she can meet all of us.
000029206	04.08.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08381	KAUR, AMRIT	2	I am sending your articles uncorrected. More labour is required.
000030453	05.08.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08812	SHAH, Munnalal	1	Asks to state frankly weather he objects Kanchans (1) touching G. (2) touching any male for serving him.
000033677	07.08.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	09804	GANDHI, Narandas	1	The figures sent by you have been sent to all the three papers. Why did you not send them earlier ? As usual, enclosed is Prema's letters.
000029207	08.08.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08381	KAUR, AMRIT	1	KhanSaheb wants Mehta's Irwin college.
000030452	08.08.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08812	SHAH, Munnalal	2	Explains why he pointed out his own shortcomings in the article & says this was for all villages except Ashram. Gives other news.
000027547	10.08.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08568	PRITHVI SINGH, Sardar	8	I realize our views differ. It is good you wrote to me. Thought you would come here and train the boys in the art of non-violent fight etc.
000031121	10.08.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	10546	BUCH, PURATANBHAI	1	Approves his (P's) advises given to Scavangers MANTRI
000026988	11.08.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08527	MAHMUD, Syed (Dr.)	1	Come when you like.
000033019	11.08.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	09734	GANDHI, Prabhudas	9	I received your letter. I tore if off after reading it . I have not made any distinction between you and Devdas. It is good that you have been able to see your own demerits, and you have been making efforts to get over them. You may stay at Godhra or at Wardha. Ask Chhagandlal also . It is desirable that the parents should know the demerits of their children. As long as you mind dose not become stable, you may keep on changing places. Show this letter to Kakasaheb and I may come there either on Tuesday or Friday.
000033018	11.08.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	09734	GANDHI, Prabhudas	4	Your letter. Kakasaheb also appreciates your experiences as a "Sthitaprajnya".The translated matter you have sent is good. But it will lie here for some time. In the meanwhile, you may do some other work. Your idea of improving the spinning wheel is praiseworthy. But you should follow Singher or the spinning Jenny. Spinning wheel and "Takli" have their own repective merits. Try to find out if it is possible to spin woollen thread on the "Charka".
000033020	11.08.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	09734	GANDHI, Prabhudas	1	I think you have allowed your health to deteriorate by putting more trust in Hakimji. You should do as much physical work as only you can do. Don't be worried about Kakasaheb. He will solve his own problems. -About Phoenix Farm and Tolstoy Farm, I have written as much as I remember. Even when you are not well , :You should do your morning prayer at 4 a.m. by sitting on your bed. (Reference to Jayakrishnabhai)
000033021	11.08.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	09734	GANDHI, Prabhudas	1	I think you should take enema daily .Try to overcome the complaints. Try to avoid evil in your thoughts. There are very few persons who do not have evil in their thoughts. But we should try to achieve that state. I want you to be ahead of all in this attempt. Take care of Laxmi.
000026122	12.08.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08470	AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA	1	Yes it was a mistake but do not worry.
000022653	13.08.1940	10366	HEATH, Carl & HARRISON, Agatha	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	Advocate negotiations:- face to face talks.
000026123	15.08.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08470	AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA	2	See that rules are observed. Our attitude towards servants should improve.
000030724	15.08.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08859	PRIVAT (ANAND AND BHAKTI)	2	Says There must come light over this darkness.
000023258	15.08.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	04900	HEMAPRABHA DEVI	2	Personal news.
000026124	17.08.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08470	AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA	1	You may consult me to solve difficulties. Ba's attitude is old and we should bear with it.
000029479	18.08.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08660	KHAMBHATA, Bahramji Naoroji	2	Bapu is grieved to know that your disease is not cured. During October or later you both come here and try Bapu's treatment. Consider ulcer as justice from God and bear it cheerfully.
000024770	19.08.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	00713	BAJAJ, Jamnalal	1	Herewith the corrected letter.
000032010	21.08.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	09004	KANHAIYALAL	1	Gandhiji writes to kanhaiyalal saying that Mira is going there for doing penance devoting her time in spinning and singing praises of God. If it incoveniences Kanhaiyalal in any way he should write to Gandhiji.
000022678	21.08.1940	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	I shall try my best to write for Hindi edition of "Harijan".
000022864	24.08.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08183	MAVALANKAR, G. V.	1	Gandhiji feels, no injustice will be done if the matter is before Mavalankar.
000022676	26.08.1940	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	To a question Gandhiji replies that no worker of Charka Sangh Should court jail if that affects his legitimate work. Further an affiliated institution to the Sangh must abide by its decisions.
000022672	26.08.1940	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	To a question, Gandhiji replies that increased Wages must be paid unless the yarn is for self use.
000023699	27.08.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	09172	RAJAGOPALACHARI, C.	2	Herewith draft of a resolution approved by the jary. I am not very happy byt may attend the meeting in Bombay.
000022654	28.08.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08167	HEATH, Carl	2	As Governement is using Congress attitude (of non-embarassment) to crush it. Civil Disonedience is inevitable but nothing will be done before seeing Viceroy.
000022655	30.08.1940	08167	HEATH, Carl	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	Informs that according to Amery Government does not take any undue advantage. Do see Viceroy.
000025307	30.08.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	04979	PRABHAVATI	1	Do not postpone coming here till you are bed ridden.
000022705	30.08.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	07335	VIYOGI HARI	2	Advises to pay more attention to Harijan work and controbute regularly to the papers.
000024447	31.08.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08340	KRISHNACHANDRA	2	Answering Krishnachandra's questions regarding doubts of pilfering in the Ashram, supply of bedsteads, services of household servants, scarcity of wheat flour use of Hamam and other bath soaps, copies of Ramayan, Hindi Bhajanawali and Harijan weeklies.
000026125	31.08.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08470	AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA	2	Lock up certain etables. Cots are for the sick or when the place is dirty. Our attitude towards servants should change etc. etc.
000021833	31.08.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08082	VARIAVA	1	Introduces the husband of Rami (Gandhi's grand daughter) with a request to examine him and report.
000032451	03.09.1940	09048	DHOTRE, R. S.	00416	GANDHI, Chhaganlal K.	1	Shri Dhotre writes to Chhaganlal that the amount of Rs. 400/- which Chhaganlal had given as loan towards expenses on the construction of the house for Gandhi Seva Sadan at Asakpur, may be converted into donation, as per the resolution passed on 23-6-1940 at the Executive Committee Meeting. If any further details are needed, Chhaganlal may write to Prabhudas. (attached to the letter is a copy of the statement of income amd expenditure).
000029037	04.09.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08701	PANCHOLI, Vijaya M.	2	Why silent ? Hope both of you are well.
000026126	04.09.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08470	AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA	1	All do not collect my articles with your zeal.
000030451	04.09.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08812	SHAH, Munnalal	1	Appreciates his letter & says I just wanted to reply Bengal Premissess grave allegations not to examin the whole case.
000032025	05.09.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	09006	SEN GUPTA, Bhupendranath N.	1	Gandhiji asked him to remind him leter to have the answers if the puzzles remained unsolved. Bhupendra could see him (Gandhiji) when he wants to bengal.
000009796	06.09.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	01814	JERAJANI, VITHALDAS K.	4	Laxmida's scheme though good in remarkable for to-day there in not enough profit to repay loan or ?? Capital. It might be possible when we come in power or Government accept khadi creed. No merchant also will land. Hence it is that I depend on monetary gifts.
000022656	06.09.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08167	HEATH, Carl	1	Policy of repression by Government continues Amery's assurance unsupported by facts. Congress restraint cannot be used for self distruction.
000032012	07.09.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08750	MIRA	8	Mira's long letter gave Gandhiji an idea of the struggle that was going on within Mira. Gandhiji advises Mira to caltivate the art of looking within for everything. He quotes the example of Farhad who broke the mountain to find his god in the from of a fair bride. Gandhiji gave deatiled instructions regarding genning cotten and spinning. He emphasizes the sprit of dediecation to God. Gandhiji to go to Bombay for cwc meeting from 12th (sept.) Dry weather in Sevagram Some showers of rain needed to save crops.
000033678	07.09.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	09804	GANDHI, Narandas	1	You are also adding year by year to your life. At this rate, one day you will be counted among the old ones. I wish you should complete a century and still be young.
000024771	07.09.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	00713	BAJAJ, Jamnalal	1	Despose of the enclosed letter etc.
000024391	10.09.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08339	SHAKRIBEN	2	Weal and woe. health and disease, youth and old age are all associated with body. Come Herewith Sharda.
000022657	11.09.1940	08167	HEATH, Carl	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	Advocates persistant effort.
000029208	15.09.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08381	KAUR, AMRIT	5	Sarladevi should go to Poona if she wants nature cure treatment or consult some doctor. But should not delay. I am well. Hope others are well.
000028459	19.09.1940	08609	KAUR, Amrit	08648	MEHER TULSI	1	You are permitted to issue Harijan in Nepali language.
000027984	20.09.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08608	BARR, F. Mary (Miss)	2	Good you had the new experience. I was pained that khadi was not avaible in Durban.
000033686	20.09.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	09804	GANDHI, Narandas	2	Received your letter and telegram. Good that you wrote to Sardar (Patel). Do not be disturbed over the criticism by others. People are bound to criticise persons of your type. But you have evolved your own method of working. I have liked it. I may send Kasturba to your place. She will be in Ahmedabad for a month.
000022667	20.09.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08167	HEATH, Carl	1	Advises to study Congress resolution and Gandhiji's speech. Informs that Gandhiji has sought interview with the Viceroy.
000032013	21.09.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08750	MIRA	4	Bombay gave Gandhiji neither peace nor time returned from Bombay on Thrusday (19th) Kanaiyalal's sweet reply. Mira will have no difficulty. Gandhiji would send silvers to Mira so that she could spin fine sounts. Mira's letters showed that she was enjoying inner peace. Affinity towards birds beasts tress and stones would give her good supprot. they are the neverfailing friends. He would not give her any political or even Ashram news.
000033687	21.09.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	09804	GANDHI, Narandas	1	Kasturba is at Ahmedabad. I shall advise her according to your suggestion.
000027985	22.09.1940	08609	KAUR, Amrit	08608	BARR, F. Mary (Miss)	4	Gives news of Sevagram and some of the inmates.
000033688	22.09.1940	09804	GANDHI, Narandas	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	Received your telegram. I have written to Kasturba yesterday and am awaiting reply. I request you to send your message for "Rentia Baras". Gandhiji has noted on the same letter his message for "Rentia Baras"= Khadi is all important for one who has faith in it.
000030408	23.09.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08812	SHAH, Munnalal	1	Defending Balvant Singh disapproves his comment which hurt Balvant Singh deeply. & says withdraw your unnecessary remark about him (B).
000023556	23.09.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08233	BALVANTSINH	4	I think Munnalal should withdraw his words, but even if he does not, you should not worry. Good you accepted the award which in the initial stage was given under fear, but which later on was amended. Deprecates laying a wager especially when public money in involved.
000024772	25.09.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	00713	BAJAJ, Jamnalal	2	If you think my writing will help you I shall do so in Harijan. I am going to Simla.
000022047	28.09.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08090	AMTUSSALAAM	2	Advises to learn Gujarati and inquires about her health.
000026419	01.10.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	01401	TAGORE, Rabindranath	1	Stay a while Humanity needs you.
000009742	03.10.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	06733	KUNVERJI	1	Don't remember to have received Variava's report. Surprising you can't preserve your weight. You can certainly go to Mysore:
000022658	04.10.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08167	HEATH, Carl	1	Informs about failure and that Civil Disobedience is inevitable even for mere exitance.
000025806	05.10.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08443	MAJMUDAR PARIXITLAL L.	2	Whatever I get I send to the central office at Delhi. There should be no defient in Ahmedabad. However if there is any it should be made good by the centre:
000034034	05.10.1940	08991	GANDHI, Kasturba (Mrs.)	09843	DESAI, Kusum	2	I had called you with an idea of meeting you as I was in Gujarat. But you could not come because of your illness. Regards to your mother and love to others.
000024266	06.10.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08319	DIWANJI DILKHUSH	2	Expresses happiness at the progress.
000032014	06.10.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08750	MIRA	2	Gandhiji had made arrangements with the Harijan colony for sending silvers to Mira when she needed them. - Reference to Gandhiji's visit to Simla.
000028460	07.10.1940	08609	KAUR, Amrit	08648	MEHER TULSI	1	Your friend is permitted to translate in Nepali Gandhiji's Anasakti yoga.
000030447	08.10.1940	07989	SATYAMURTI, S.	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	Informs his enclosing copy of his letter to Sjt. Bhulabhai Desai for Gandhi's attention.
000033155	11.10.1940	09767	PUDSEY, F. B.	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	I am one of your young English admirers. I wish good luck in your fight for freedom and better conditions for Indian people. I hope the English people will soon begin to appreciate your demands and agree to fulfil them. I request you to send me a message in your own hand or at least your signature to remind me of a great man who has done and is doing great work for a great country of a great people.
000024351	12.10.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	09707	DASGUPTA, Satish	2	Suggests reopening of the case in view of Annada's letter. Inquiries how khadi could be sold at a cheap rate and what capital is invested.
000029980	13.10.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08809	UMA	1	Knows her for over four years who adopted India as secong home etc.
000022818	13.10.1940	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Certificate by G. to Umadevi (Dynowska) of Poland.
000032015	14.10.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08750	MIRA	2	Gandhiji was glad Mira was in her new abode. He wants her to feel inner joy and strength. Gandhiji received some Khadi from Mira. He wants to know whether it is to be kept for her.
000024838	15.10.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	00000	"BLANK"	1	Resist all war with non-violent resistance.
000022659	17.10.1940	08167	HEATH, Carl	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	Suggests postponement of Civil Disonedience in view of their renewed efforts there:
000030450	18.10.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08812	SHAH, Munnalal	1	Asks not to worry about her treatment & food. Shushila is taking her care:
000032843	18.10.1940	00000	"BLANK"	01686	ANASUYABEN	1	Kaka is writing a letter from here: I am sitting with Dr. Peterson. I learn that Nirmalabehn has bought a cyclostyling machine. I want to have detailed information about it.
000032016	20.10.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08750	MIRA	2	Gandhiji confirms the news of Civil disobedience movement that the had started. Pprut initially, it is confined to Vinoba only. At present, Gandhiji himself did not want to court arrest. He would news regarding civil Desobediance to Mira only if she wanted it.
000024098	21.10.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08305	CHANDIWALA, Brijkrishna	1	Desires him to stick to his constructive work. However he may come if he may come if and when Gandhiji goes on fast.
000030620	22.10.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08838	BHANDARI, CHARU	2	Suggests (1) to confine to Dhanush Takli (2) to raise money lacally & depend on his own ability (3) or to come directly under Charka Sangh. Feels he (G) would get overwhelmed if began to raise fund for all.
000030449	22.10.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08812	SHAH, Munnalal	1	(1) Says shall feel relaxed & experience joy only when you spend off all your money. (2) advises to select his occupation himself. In anycase Pyarelal needs you.
000009519	22.10.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	01804	PATEL, Shivabhai G.	2	I had your letter and the cloth. The yarn Collected in my name may be utilized in the khadi work there: From this figures you have sent, the work seems to be very hopeful. My Congratulation to all the workers. Sooryachandra is alright.
000022800	24.10.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	09571	THAKKAR, Amritlal V.	1	Acknowledges the receipt of the letter and appreciates the account.
000009797	25.10.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	01814	JERAJANI, VITHALDAS K.	2	I am striving to put Meerut Ashram on sound footing Vaidya should be an expert in spinning and maintain his health.
000025025	26.10.1940	00546	DESAI, Mahadev Haribhai	08664	TYAGI CHAND	1	Gandhiji approves of your work.
000022660	27.10.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08167	HEATH, Carl	1	Informs that efforts have failed , have stopped Harijan paper etc etc.
000023557	27.10.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08233	BALVANTSINH	2	Appreciates his strong language which keeps Gandhiji well on guard. Has full faith in trustees.
000030448	29.10.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08812	SHAH, Munnalal	2	advises (1) to go to Maganwadi & learn whatever he can (2) No harm joining us as everything here is ultimately for God realisation (3) Take village work it sure can control anger.
000030446	31.10.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08812	SHAH, Munnalal	1	Says being a new experiment there ought to be some taint of attachment, but advises to weigh it & accept only if pros exceed.
000025308	31.10.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	04979	PRABHAVATI	2	First improve your health etc.
000029038	01.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08702	PANCHOLI, Manubhai	1	I shall fast only at the call of the innervoice.
000029038	01.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08702	SAKUBHAI	1	I shall fast only at the call of the innervoice.
000022363	01.11.1940	08090	AMTUSSALAAM	10355	ALLAH BUX (Khan Bahadur)	1	Seeks permission to interview Pir Pagaro.
000024338	01.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	02175	PETIT, MITHUBEN	2	Desires her to see if anything can be done regarding health of Vijaya who is coming there and to mind her own health.
000009120	01.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	01779	PARIKH, Narahari D.	2	She is unwilling to Come there because of my Coming fasts. I don't approve of it. However you decide if she is wanted there:
000022260	01.11.1940	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Instructs that she (?) should not be disturbed.
00022284A	01.11.1940	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Whatever is written in English is enough Instruction regarding Kananu's diet.
00022287A	01.11.1940	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Some Instructions.
000022299	01.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08090	AMTUSSALAAM	2	Fast accompanied by complete rest will benifit .If his advice is followed She will be alright.
000022264	01.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08090	AMTUSSALAAM	1	Advises her to go to potiala.
000022268	01.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08090	AMTUSSALAAM	1	Informs that there is no anger in him. He only does his duty.
000022305	01.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08090	AMTUSSALAAM	1	I am unable to decide whom to trust and whom not.
000022296	01.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08090	AMTUSSALAAM	1	Funds will be provided immediately Asks for requirements.
000022322	01.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08090	AMTUSSALAAM	2	Lemants the want of mental peace. Though they have ceased speaking with another. Worries why she troubles him though she is allowed to be so near to him.
000022243	01.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08090	AMTUSSALAAM	1	Can you name, who could have taken the pen and the letter ?
000022257	01.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08090	AMTUSSALAAM	2	Begs along if she felt Gandhiji doubted her truthfulness.
000022245	01.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08090	AMTUSSALAAM	1	You agree some one from your people has taken try to find out.
000022308	01.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08090	AMTUSSALAAM	1	Advises not to worry if she knows that they love her.
000022265	01.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08090	AMTUSSALAAM	1	Gandhiji says she can go where she likes and act as she likes.
000022320	01.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08090	AMTUSSALAAM	1	Gandhiji feels a servants will not do it and informs if this is not cleared in a day or two he will go on fast.
000022325	01.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08090	AMTUSSALAAM	2	Says that she will not succeed till her name is cleaned from this and that he will inform others. Forbids her to fast.
000022240	01.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08090	AMTUSSALAAM	1	Rebukes her for cross examining him rather than helping him.
000022324	01.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08090	AMTUSSALAAM	4	I suspect you. It is not necessary to give reasons for your suspician. In the past others also had committed, Crimes and theft,not necessity of stealing letters and every time I had panalized myself and exposed them know that to err is human but all do not acknowledge Their error I advise you to acknowledge it if you have alone it otherwise do not worry about what I do.
000022251	01.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08090	AMTUSSALAAM	2	Peremptority asks her to give up the work in Tannery and of cleaning latrines. Says time alone will corroporate his own experince in the port.
000022254	01.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08090	AMTUSSALAAM	2	Gives advice regarding food etc. Tells her how Ba had reacted when Gandhiji had some suspicion.
000022326	01.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08090	AMTUSSALAAM	1	Gandhiji feels unable to advise. Surprised at her asking him to allow her to take poison.
000022318	01.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08090	AMTUSSALAAM	1	Informs that Gandhiji did not pay any attention to it (Gossip?), that if his suspicions come true the question if Lilavati's letter will arise; Radha's letter and her pen are not very material, that Gandhiji doubts Umtul Aslam and desires to leave.
000022256	01.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08090	AMTUSSALAAM	1	I do not eat if I do not feel like doing so and eat else when I feel like it.
000022321	01.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08090	AMTUSSALAAM	1	Asks her to inform the girls who go to Ba's room that a theft has been committed and that conaaling will have serious repercussions.
000022280	01.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08090	AMTUSSALAAM	4	States Gandhiji has restrained himself. Feels though living near each other, They are separate because their minds work differently. He will feel nearness. Only if she improves her behaviour about which Gandhiji is doubtful.
000022283	01.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08090	AMTUSSALAAM	1	Urges her to go and not to weep.
000022263	01.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08090	AMTUSSALAAM	2	Idea of fast can be given up only when doubt is removed or confirmed. My worry is that a doubt has arisen. Try to help me in tracing the culprit.
000022301	01.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08090	AMTUSSALAAM	1	Advises her to contact Maulana and Jairamdas for funds.
000022255	01.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08090	AMTUSSALAAM	2	Informs her that he will give up the fast only when God so desires.
000022266	01.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08090	AMTUSSALAAM	2	Advises her to go, keep quiet, stop crying shut the eyes and ears. Gandhiji cannot keep anybody unless necessary Notes (Chides ?) she is getting fat. Advises about diet.
000022261	01.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08090	AMTUSSALAAM	1	Informs that once mislead by saikh Mehtab Gandhiji doubted Ba and punished her.
000022258	01.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08090	AMTUSSALAAM	1	Do not leave unless you feel strong anough to do so though I believe your departure is desirable. Rest asumed your returning is not forbidden for ever.
000022259	01.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08090	AMTUSSALAAM	1	God alone knows the feelings. Their expression in words will be misunderstand.
000032017	02.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08750	MIRA	1	Gandhiji wants Mira to keep her health.- He is making arrangment to send the things she wanted including her Khadi.
000023049	02.11.1940	00546	DESAI, Mahadev Haribhai	07568	ALEXANDER, Horace G.	2	Events move very fast. Radio will be very valuable if it spoke only truth otherwise a cause. Here is Mr. Alexander who was sacked from service because of his political views. Harijan weeking have been discontinued but truth will repeat for if self.
000028085	03.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08624	SURU	2	Why do you not write ? hope all is O. K.
000029914	03.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08792	NEHRU, Rameshwari	4	(1) Feels Sind problem difficult as Muslims in fanatic Pir's hands & Hindus rank cowards & lack sacrifice. (2) Says Fasting is the final penance prescribed in our dharma the ultimate weapon in difficult situations.
000009743	03.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	01812	PAREKH, Kunverji Khetshi	2	My official Connection with Mysore have ceased. Still you can go, take advantage of the climate and contact any private do if necessary.
000022927	03.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08013	BHOLANATH	2	I do not know what can be done. But surely one need not submit to force.
000026127	04.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08470	AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA	1	Miscellaneous instructions.
000030621	04.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08838	BHANDARI, CHARU	1	Your faith will be recoverded. Never falter.
000022834	04.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	10369	SETH HAJI ABDULLAHARAN	4	Introduces Umtul Aslam and requests to help her in her work bringing about communal. Unity and stoppage of bloodshed in Sind.
000026420	05.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	01401	TAGORE, Rabindranath	1	Gandhiji refers to departure of C. F. Adrews from the Ashram. He felt his absence now. He thanks Tagore for having allowed Andrews to stay at the Ashram for some time. Reference to heavy work that Tagore faced at Santiniketan.
000022294	06.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	10353	HINGORANI, Anand T.	1	She is coming there to tackle and the wave of communal murders will contact Abdwill Haroon. Help her to your utmest.
000022319	07.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08090	AMTUSSALAAM	4	Why should she worry about what Gandhiji will do often she has left. She may not leave. Gandhiji is sure the theft was not committed by servants and asks her if she agrees with it. Oaths of Koran or Geeta is immaterial. Every culprit takes the oath in a court of law.
000022048	09.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08090	AMTUSSALAAM	1	Do not use my letters but tell them you have come to do my work at my bidding and as my daughter.
000022049	10.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08090	AMTUSSALAAM	1	Hope everything is going well.
000026128	11.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08470	AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA	1	Miscellaneous instructions.
000032018	11.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08750	MIRA	2	Gandhiji says Mira's Tapasya is real and hence zest must come. and with zest must come bodialy strength. Silvers would be sent to her when she asked for them. Possiblity of Gandhiji being arrested any time. He would not mind it.
000029838	11.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08771	JASUKAKA	1	Praises Jasukaka (addressees) patriotism & inquires how takes diluted leman juice.
000032543	11.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	09069	SARABHAI, Ansuyaben	1	Gandhiji expresses the wish that let new years come, and let there be increase in the devotion to service. Shankarlal would fully recover. - Ref. to Saraladevi.
000022253	11.11.1940	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	1	Gandhiji thinks A. S. is waiting in faith and a will to obey.
000023558	11.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08233	BALVANTSINH	1	Gandhiji will do what he can. advises that none of them should court jail.
000031552	11.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08091	LILAVATI	2	Gives Laxmidas health news. advises to study patiently & says In case I (G) die. do as per conscience Encourages saying that Her propogating Khadi & self control is no mean services.
000022252	11.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08099	BARI	1	Gandhiji suspects A. S. but even if the suspcion was well founded he would not fast.
000022050	11.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08090	AMTUSSALAAM	1	Says he gets news about her from paper. Gives news about others.
000023009	12.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08209	BHIKSHU	2	Nothing is as yet decided about the fast But keep yourself reacly to follow the instructions in case it comes.
000022295	12.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08090	AMTUSSALAAM	3	Worries at suspicion in his mind about one whom he considers to be his daughter. Can feel his way when it is removal or confirmed. Does not approve her fasting along with him.
000022051	12.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08090	AMTUSSALAAM	1	You are in paper. God guide you.
000022052	13.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08090	AMTUSSALAAM	2	Listen to everybody but talk little. News of various persons.
000022278	13.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08090	AMTUSSALAAM	1	Informs that the two days fast will end today.
000022054	14.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08090	AMTUSSALAAM	1	Your activities. I learn from News papers first. Letters come later on.
000022055	15.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08090	AMTUSSALAAM	1	I shall persue news about you which appears in Sind Observer.
000022057	16.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08090	AMTUSSALAAM	2	Approves of her letters and work. Informs there is no hurry about fasting. Advises to carry on the work.
000022056	16.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08090	AMTUSSALAAM	1	Am stopping Civil Disonedience in Sind.
000022059	17.11.1940	08093	AZAD, Abul Kalam (Maulana)	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	No decision is taken. Please refer to me if you receive any intimation.
000026129	18.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08470	AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA	1	Miscellaneous instructions.
000027646	18.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08593	VAIDYA	2	If you cannot mind khadi work I would not advise you to court Jail.
000029839	18.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08399	VASUKAKA	1	Inquiry re: his (addressees) diet of lemon juice & vegetables.
000029915	18.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08792	NEHRU, Rameshwari	2	(1) Assures wholesome results as God alone shall make him fast if undertaken. (2) advises to court jail later as struggle likely to be long.
000033135	18.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	09763	GANDHI, Maneklal	2	Your letter to hand. Your telegram also had been received. I am glad that Kalabhai is now free from all ailment.
000022060	18.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08090	AMTUSSALAAM	2	Advises (1) not to mind abuses by News papers and (2) to consult Maulana before taking any step.
000022061	19.11.1940	08094	HINGORANI, Anand T.	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	Umtul Aslam's phone talk likely to creat misunderstanding. Hindus and Congressman wilful some Muslim sympathetic.
000022062	20.11.1940	08090	AMTUSSALAAM	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	Your letters. Am quite happy.
000022801	21.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	09571	THAKKAR, Amritlal V.	2	Herewith rules and regulations. Duly corrected. There should be an institution. To the uplift of the Backword class. Vinoba has a man who can do. Leprocy work.
000022063	21.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08090	AMTUSSALAAM	2	As long as people listen to you do not think of going on fast. I know News papers have been vomiting poison against you.
000026983	22.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08527	MAHMUD, Syed (Dr.)	2	You should not think of Courting Jail till you are well.
000027020	23.11.1940	01350	BRELVI	08527	MAHMUD, Syed (Dr.)	2	I was out of India and so could not reply early. I can definitely say that Gandhiji's impending fast if any has nothing to do with what you said.
000022064	23.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08090	AMTUSSALAAM	1	Advises to move cautiously and after consulting Maulana Azad who is there:
000022065	24.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08090	AMTUSSALAAM	4	If murders cannot be stopped by any other means then only fast may be undertaken. Release of arrested persons is a different matter. Keep aloof from politics.
000029039	25.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08701	PANCHOLI, Vijaya M.	2	Stay where you like but keep up your health. News about inmates.
000022066	25.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08090	AMTUSSALAAM	2	Your mission is to stop murder and not to settle Hindu Muslim politics-not even khadi work except when Muslim women want to take it up. Advises to consult Maulana Saheb.
000022058	25.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08090	AMTUSSALAAM	1	Disapproves of her fast. Advises to listen to Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad.
000022070	27.11.1940	01346	JAIRAMDAS	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	Untul Aslam remains here: Send instructions at your laisure:
000022067	27.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08090	AMTUSSALAAM	1	Do not do anything against instructions from Maulana Saheb.
000022068	27.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08090	AMTUSSALAAM	1	Recalls her as per Maulana's request.
000022071	28.11.1940	01346	JAIRAMDAS	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	Umtul Aslam is unwell, is having treatment etc.
000022069	28.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08090	AMTUSSALAAM	1	I cannot come there: You return here:
000021745	29.11.1940	00546	DESAI, Mahadev Haribhai	08063	BARETO (Dr.)	2	Desires him to send his bill (1) as abosolute free service is not expected and (2) on a moderate scale as the Ashram is poor and the patients are not salary earness.
000024096	30.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08305	CHANDIWALA, Brijkrishna	1	Approves of courting jail if the person agrees to abide by the conditions.
000027016	30.11.1940	08381	KAUR, AMRIT	08527	MAHMUD, Syed (Dr.)	2	To Gandhiji your denial is enough. You must first improve your health. The movement is steadily growing.
000024097	30.11.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	10409	SATYAVATI	1	Come when you like.
000022285	01.12.1940	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	2	Desires guidance as to how to serve the Muslims and the country now that Maulana has left.
000022290	01.12.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08090	AMTUSSALAAM	1	Gandhiji is happy with her service. opines she cannot accompany him. wherever he goes.
000022337	01.12.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08090	AMTUSSALAAM	1	States he had neither repented nor done any injustice. Informs she can touch him if she so desires.
000032020	02.12.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08750	MIRA	2	Gandhiji is not unwell. He needs some rest which he is taking.He wants Mira to have undisturbed sleep at night. Hence he is not giving any news which may disturb her meditation, etc. Lalji (Kanaiyalal may be told that Gandhiji has him in mind.
000032021	04.12.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08750	MIRA	2	Gandhiji is referring the water difficulty to three doctors one of whom is Sushila. Mira to stay in the mountains if she kept her health. Sound, moral or spritual. Silvers have been sent by parcle- Mira to inquire:
000033017	04.12.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	09734	GANDHI, Prabhudas	2	Your letter. The real evaluation of man's life does not lie in the results achieved.But it lies in intentions. For God, results are not important, because He is the Master of results. I am not writing separately to Kashi. It is good news that Amba had a safe dilivery. Take care of your helth. Indira's progress seems to be satisfactory. Don't be in a hurry to go to jail. Let Kashi go if she is keeping fit.
000027015	09.12.1940	08381	KAUR, AMRIT	08527	MAHMUD, Syed (Dr.)	2	Thanks for the long letter. Is it on your hand-writing or somebody else's ?
000026130	09.12.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08470	AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA	1	Efficiency should be considered to be a result of faith and prayer.
000024448	09.12.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08340	KRISHNACHANDRA	1	Dexterity in action should be accompanied with devotion. Repeatition of Ramnam should go on ceaselessly. See the three monkey idols on my table. Forget what you saw.
000029040	09.12.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08701	PANCHOLI, Vijaya M.	1	I am only tired. Nothing else etc.
000029981	09.12.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08809	UMA	1	Correcting addressee's belief of repelling evil by greater evil feels excess passion has blurred her vision.
000022819	09.12.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08173	UMA DEVI	2	Be cool and do not be carried away by passion. Then you will realise your mistake.
000022072	09.12.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08090	AMTUSSALAAM	4	Tells her that Gandhiji will always be prepared to advise but the mission will be her own responsibility. Advises not to worry about prisoners or manzilgahs. Desires her to explain to the Sind Muslims that bloodshed will not get them justice. Advises her not to act against the advice of Maulana Saheb. Advises to meet Muslim Leauger as without them Hindu Muslim unity is not possible.
000022073	11.12.1940	02490	AZAD, Abul Kalaam ?	08090	AMTUSSALAAM	1	Advises not to go to Sind.
000033154	12.12.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	09766	BHANUSHANKAR PANDYA	1	Enclosed is a letter meant for your friend.
000033156	12.12.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	09767	PUDSEY, F. B.	1	I was glad to receive your letter. I am glad that you are sympathetically studying Indian affairs. We are trying to throw off the yoke of imperalism through Non-violence. I request you to infect your people with the spirit of Non-violence which can be better expressed by the word "LOVE".
000022074	13.12.1940	01346	JAIRAMDAS	08090	AMTUSSALAAM	1	Do not be in haste.
000027548	14.12.1940	00000	"BLANK"	00000	"BLANK"	3	I approve of Sardar Prithvisinh's scheme of education which carves training of body mind and soul.
000023559	15.12.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08233	BALVANTSINH	1	Informs that the cows will remain where they are:
000025757	16.12.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08438	MAJMUDAR P. L.	2	Why they cannot flowish in Kheda and Ahmedabad ? Is it want of fund or of support from govt?
000021766	16.12.1940	08057	AMRIT KAUR, (Rajkumari)	10344	M. V.	1	Advises not to court jail as his health is poor.
000025309	16.12.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	04979	PRABHAVATI	2	I am awaiting Jai Prakash etc.
000029779	16.12.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	00000	"BLANK"	1	Narrates how he (G) had to howl for help when one admirer out from (Santhal ?) crowd got hold of him (G).
000022075	16.12.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08090	AMTUSSALAAM	1	When it is a question of principle there is no necessity for advice.
000022076	16.12.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08090	AMTUSSALAAM	3	Rebukes her for self conceit and shallow knowledge about "Principles" tells her staying with and Serving Gandhiji is not a matter of principle but of personal love.
000027014	17.12.1940	08381	KAUR, AMRIT	08527	MAHMUD, Syed (Dr.)	2	Gandhiji insists you should not think of courting arrest for one year. Improve your health and be guide to others.
000024449	20.12.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08340	KRISHNACHANDRA	2	Hints and instructions regarding boiling the water for the patients, and about arrangements to distant visitors only. Orders for Ramayana and other books can be set with Sasta Mandal. Just as eyes and ears can work simultancously. So can Ramnam and other actions go together.
000026131	20.12.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08470	AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA	2	Till a reservoir is constructed boiled water should be used for washing mouth, utensil etc. All visitors cannot be fed etc. etc.
000032019	20.12.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08750	MIRA	1	Gandhiji says that all puranas are worth reading. They are real history of all time. Gandhiji was happy that Mira had more and more peace.
000023643	20.12.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	00778	GANDHI, Devdas	6	For defects (in education) in him Gandhiji also is responsible, but Gandhiji has been experimenting. Informs] that Hitler's letter (or his letter to Hitler) is straight from his heart. One should see only the brighter side of another, but if the blacker side is revealed that also must be exposed.
000023645	20.12.1940	00546	DESAI, Mahadev Haribhai	00778	GANDHI, Devdas	3	Desires him to take up the cause of the soldier. Feels his presence is necessary for many reasons. In his absence Gandhiji is likely to be torn and mislead.
00026131A	20.12.1940	08470	AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	2	One cannot pray while doing some work.How then to pray constantly? If Celibacy and Ahimsa are mear physical efforts.
000024450	20.12.1940	08340	KRISHNACHANDRA	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	2	I am still doubtfull about the feasibility of non stop Ramnama and also work. Further, does limiting Celibacy to physical action not near the ideal of Celibacy ?
00024450A	21.12.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08340	KRISHNACHANDRA	3	Repeating Ramnam doesnot mean discontinuance of other work.Both go simltancously. Observance of Celibacy presupposes existence of body. More mental Celibacy is meaningless.
000026133	21.12.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08470	AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA	2	Instructions regarding distribution of fruits, purchase of mosquito nets etc. etc.
000026132	21.12.1940	08470	AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	3	Both supplement each other. Try it. (2) No the point is they relate to body and if there were no body their existence would cease.
000022661	22.12.1940	08167	HEATH, Carl	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	1	Requests to consider the unofficial letter from the M. Ps.
000022077	22.12.1940	02490	AZAD, Abul Kalaam ?	08090	AMTUSSALAAM	1	Asks her to wait.
000027017	23.12.1940	08381	KAUR, AMRIT	08527	MAHMUD, Syed (Dr.)	2	Thanks and send the same to you. Gandhiji is fairly well.
000024352	23.12.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	09707	DASGUPTA, Satish	2	Why did you give money to Harilal ? It will be spent on liquor.
000027549	24.12.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08568	PRITHVI SINGH, Sardar	1	Do go to Bhavnagar.
000029209	26.12.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08381	KAUR, AMRIT	2	Glad everything is going well etc. Hitlers is not yet published.
000029448	27.12.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08494	TARA	1	I have good facility to cure you. I am ready to send for you here when you so indicate.
000028743	27.12.1940	00546	DESAI, Mahadev Haribhai	00000	"BLANK"	1	It is a lie to say that Gandhiji connives at the resolution of the Hindu MahaSabha.
000028102	30.12.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08627	GLADYS	1	Do come.
000030071	30.12.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08627	GLADYS	2	C. F> Andrews is with me in sprit God's will be done. Come after my return from Bombay.
000022662	30.12.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	08167	HEATH, Carl	1	Frank discussion is impossible.
000026683	31.12.1940	00001	GANDHI, M. K.	10439	GANDHI, Manilal & Sushila	1	Personal news.

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