000028736

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08688

THAKKAR, Madhavji Vishram

2

Others also have such experiences. Whether milk should be taken after should be considered on physical grounds rather than spiritual grounds.

000028575

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08671

QURESHI AMINA

1

Hope the delivery is over.

000029544

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08746

SRI RAMJI

1

advises deep faith in celibacy & pure sexless love towards his wife for success.

000027713

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08597

BHAGWANJI

1

I shall do what I can.

000027048

00000

"BLANK"

08532

BHANDARI (Major)

1

Note of regret.

000024394

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08339

SHAKRIBEN

2

Appreciating Gita study in Ras advises to do it intelligently.

000024393

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08339

SHAKRIBEN

2

Nothing wrong in my mode of addressing ladies. They call me Bapu, I try to deserve their love.

000024392

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08339

SHAKRIBEN

1

Hope you are quiet.

000027665

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08595

PARIKH, Vanmala N.

2

Sets sum to do.

000026175

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08470

AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA

2

All modern things cannot be renounced. The well water is not good. Typhoid is under control after we began to use only boiled water.

000027639

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08588

PRABHASHANKAR (Sri)

1

Draft of 27780

000029397

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08666

RAJKISHORI

2

I very much love to send you somewhere for education provided you have pledge for Celibacy and to spend the life in service.

000030605

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08263

MALAVIYA, Madan Mohan (Pandit)

2

Says- So long mill people do not come to an undersranding with us & we are able to keep some control over their price till than their help in the movement will be of no use but harm it as it heppened before:

000027189

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08554

KASHINATH

2

A slave merely works and does not assume responsibility. Be a slave to God in that way Death is everybody's end. So why lament ?

000031797

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08750

MIRA

1

Letter written on train to Trivandrum Reference to receipt of Mira's letters.

000031982

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08750

MIRA

2

Mira's report of the interview was graphic. Gandhiji liked it. He hopes it will bear fruit.

000025707

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08437

LORD CHANCELLOR (London)

3

Fair copy of 18866

000025383

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08400

SUBBA RAO, G. V.

1

I knew him through my son. I agree the basis of all our activities should be spiritual.

000027589

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08584

CHHOTALAL, MANSINH

1

I shall inquire about your suggestion to increase its sale.

000025487

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08407

ASAR, Mathuradas Purushottam

1

A well thought out plan leads us automatically.

000027640

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08589

KHODIDAS, Mulji

2

We should depend upon volunteers who may be paid if necessary but who must do or die in performing their duty.

000029481

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08660

KHAMBHATA, Bahramji Naoroji

2

I am glad you are going to assist me to popularise spinning. I am arranging to send you four rentias and a lady teacher also who would attend to impart training.

000023989

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08305

CHANDIWALA, Brijkrishna

1

Advises to find his own finances as Gandhiji cannot ask his rich friends for such purposes.

000028468

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08651

LESTER, Muriel (Miss)

1

I do not know why I am unable to make up my mind about the European visit.

000027000

03221

PYARELAL (Nayyar)

08527

MAHMUD, Syed (Dr.)

2

Somebody informs on phone that riots have broken out in Bihar and that the Muslims are being attacked. What is the position ?

000028481

00000

"BLANK"

08655

ABDULLA, Haji

2

Herewith draft of a memorandum to be submitted to Chamberlain when he comes. Get as many signature as possible. There is no possiblity of my being allowed to see him etc.

000028486

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08657

KHAMBHATA, Bahramji Naoroji

1

I shall try to get a Harijan boy servants glad you are a vegetarian.

000028487

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08658

KHAMBHATA, NAOROJI

1

blessings on the sacred thread cereemony.

000025953

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08462

MODI, TARABEN

4

We can learn many things even from the spinning process. Real education is the development of character.

000030770

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08462

MODI, TARABEN

2

(1) Says pondered over her vow during this fast & found it difficult for many to observe it (2) Feel it a riddle whether craving goes with self realisation or destruction of cravings bring self realisation.

000025981

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08468

RAGHUNATH

1

Do not worry about future: Truth cannot be defined. It is that which only a pure heart knows.

000025973

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08465

DODIA TULSI

1

Thanks for your khadi.

000029396

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08666

RAJKISHORI

2

If you are not at home in the ashram, Parasram does not wish to force you. He is bound to care for your liveli_ hood but not compelled to stay with you. Usually the wife follows the husband, the husband does not follow the wife, as he may need to go elsewhere for earning or spiritual progress.

000029482

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08660

KHAMBHATA, Bahramji Naoroji

2

I thank you for the contribution of Rs. 1000/- and your sentiments. I hope you have not put yourself out for sending the donation.

000028520

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08661

MRIDULABEHN

1

Panchginibungalow available Reaching Thursday.

000027936

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08608

BARR, F. Mary (Miss)

2

Stray instructions regarding diet.

000028539

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08664

TYAGI CHAND

1

Rajkishori is coming.She is a very good person dear to all.

000028540

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08665

TYAGI BALVIR

1

Why do you not write ?

000032287

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08598

MAGANLAL

1

enclosing Sharada's letter alongwith your letter. You may pay to Sharada whatever expenses she has incurred. For future, the limit is to be set as I have already written to you. Sending the statistics tomorrow as I am in bit hurry today.

000024301

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08323

MEHTA, Kunverji Vitthalbhai

2

Advises him to take up some manual work without any expectation of fruit. That will relieve him of mental tenson.

000024290

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08323

MEHTA, Kunverji Vitthalbhai

2

Praises the attitude of both the parties.

000026339

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08471

AGRAVAL, K. C.

1

Prescription of diet.

000025971

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08464

SHRIKANT LAXMIKANT

1

Give Shyam Rs. 5/- slivers and a spinnig wheel.

000029533

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08740

WEST, Albert Henry

2

Disbelieves & wishes the Charges (?) against some S. Africa colleague (?) be totally unfounded

000028060

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08567

SARASWATI ?

1

Inquires about her study.

000029380

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08726

ICHCHHA, HARI

1

Do write to me. Better you all come here: Do not leave spinning etc.

000031836

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08750

MIRA

1

Gandhiji said even though there were many troubles Mira had chosen the path. Reference to the use of the well which was a serious problems.

000029401

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08729

PRASAD, Ambika

1

At present my silence on the problem is my service to it.

000024881

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08368

ZAVERI, Gangaben B.

2

Desires that she may carry on the duty deligently. Advises to meet all that is evil is with all that is good.

000024887

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08368

ZAVERI, Gangaben B.

2

Advises to win Sarojini Devi by love. Desires that Pannalal should use his wealth as a trustee would do.

000026788

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08493

GANDHI, Sushila

1

Be happy.

000027474

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08559

PARMAR, Bechardas

1

I do not think there is anything wrong in carrying on the so called low profession like that of a barber.

000026176

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08470

AGRAVAL, KRISHNACHANDRA

1

It is the best for villages but we have to consider speed also.

000029529

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08740

WEST, Albert Henry

7

Gives his opinion re management of phoenix Settlement under headings:- (1) health (2) School (3) "Indian Opinion" (4) Schemers (5) Collection etc. Encloses a Drfat of 75.pound.

000029113

00546

DESAI, Mahadev Haribhai

08712

INDRA

1

Can you inquire if there is any truth in the complaint that Muslims are prosecuted in Bharatpur.

000027223

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08557

JOSHI, Ramaben C.

2

If they are not well trained parents are to be blamed. They should not be spoiled.

000027232

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08557

JOSHI, Ramaben C.

2

Do not be offended if she said something in anger. We should be tolerant.

000029534

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08740

WEST, Albert Henry

6

(1) re: Some offence by p. friend his G's opinion unformal But feels concealment more serious than the offence (2) Says Being a lad Manilal must obey you (west) even unwillingly.

000029535

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08740

WEST, Albert Henry

5

Explaining the legal position of Phoenix Setters expects majority to live to carry on the ideal but suggests dispersing if unable to cope financially or the dissatisfied may leave. Explains the changed Scope where settlers to be paid according to need not ability or income.

000024890

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08368

ZAVERI, Gangaben B.

2

Advises to stick to duty and exercise control over passions. Opines that her letters are of a deplomate type. That must be avoided and she must write frankly.

000024886

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08368

ZAVERI, Gangaben B.

1

Personal inquires.

000027224

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08557

JOSHI, Ramaben C.

2

Umiya's death has put you to test. But you should bear it bravely. They is what we learn from prayers recited in the Ashram.

000031496

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08750

MIRA

2

Says (chances of ?) meeting Viceroy 50 :50 you should see him & get all information but hold out no promise.

000024889

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08368

ZAVERI, Gangaben B.

2

Opines that language cannot hide the man; and that artificiality destroys him. Informs that Gandhiji does not consider her to be a simpleton and therefore advises her to absorb real happiness through real knowledge.

000029099

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08710

NAIDOO

1

Mrs Gandhiji and myself thank you for the hospitality offered by you.

000027566

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08569

SHRI NATH SINDHA

1

I cannot send message to news papers whose editors I do not know.

000027212

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08555

JOSHI, Vimala

2

I thought you have forgotton me. Keep writting you can go to Ashram if you like.

000027216

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08556

JOSHI, Dhiru

1

Why don't you write to me ? What is your weight ? Do you attend prayers ?

000029014

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08701

PANCHOLI, Vijaya M.

1

Manilal will fatch you here if the doctor permits.

000029061

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08702

PANCHOLI, Manubhai

2

One need not be afraid of illness. Death is a certainty. So we need not fear it.

000029061

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08702

SAKUBHAI

2

One need not be afraid of illness. Death is a certainty. So we need not fear it.

000024803

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08363

BAJAJ, Kamalnayan

1

Take curd if you don't like milk and change fruits but control your mind.

000024973

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08379

DUTT, AUDHESH

1

It is easier to be a great soul because it is easier to consider others of that type and as nobody is prepared to consider himself sinful it is difficult to be sinful.

000024880

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08368

ZAVERI, Gangaben B.

1

Hopes she has improved in health.

000024802

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08363

BAJAJ, Kamalnayan

1

Give me account of your daily programme.

000029368

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08720

JOSHI, SURESHCHANDRA

2

Soul free from desire is God. With true knowledge one is free from the feeling of happiness or misery. There is only one caste in ashram, viz. Shudra or Harijan. Try to solve such querries yourself.

000031977

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08750

MIRA

1

Gandhiji was happy about the work Mira was doing. He was also happy to learn that Mira was cooking after Asalam left. Mira was advised to be patient with Lilavati and not to worry about Gandhiji's health.

000029104

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08712

INDRA

1

Please let me know if you got my reply to your letter.

000031975

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08750

MIRA

4

Gandhiji advises Mira to keep her health and stick to the work in Frotier Provincewith a spirit of ' do or die.' Gandhiji himself would go to Peshwar but not before middle of March. Gandhiji keeping good health in spite of pressure of work and visitors Reference to Mahadev who return yesterday from Calcutta.He needs rest and dieting.

000029106

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08712

INDRA

1

I do not know much about his life and hence regret. cannot write anything.

000029105

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08712

INDRA

1

I am anxious to come there but doctors forbid me.

000024893

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08368

ZAVERI, Gangaben B.

3

Expects much work from her. For this she must learn all the processes of preparation of khaddar; and Gujarati; Hindi and Sanskrit.

000025713

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08368

ZAVERI, Gangaben B.

2

Do not worry about what others do. Mind your own actions. By fasting you can improve your digestion.

000029108

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08712

INDRA

1

I am inquiring about Gopal's case.

000026570

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08493

GANDHI, Sushila

2

Do give me a complete picture of the life at Phoenix and your sojourn to Cape town.

000029060

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08703

RATILAL MOTICHAND (Sheth)

2

I did not know Sakubhai was so serious. I have sent a wire inquiring about his health.

000029770

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08609

KAUR, Amrit

1

Little angrily asks 'Does your love require consideration ? etc.

000024163

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08311

GANGA DEVI

1

Inquires about their health.

000024161

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08311

GANGA DEVI

1

Gives instruction regarding sun bath and other remedies.

000024151

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08311

GANGA DEVI

1

Inquires about her health and suggests diet.

000031478

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08750

MIRA

1

SA, re, ga, ma, pa, the, ni, sa probably G is teaching someone.

000028001

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08614

TYAGI

1

If green coconut is not available try Sesamum oil or linseed oil.

000031410

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08750

MIRA

1

(1) advises to take all corrections calmly. (2) Asking to cheer up No crying allowed.

000029449

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08494

TARA

1

You are spoiling your health. Try to improve it in anyway you like.

000029768

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08609

KAUR, Amrit

2

Sees no wrong in ordinary man's wishing punishment to wrong doer. For non violent man it would be wrong Non-violence is a new thing.

000031467

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08750

MIRA

2

Leaves on her to decide re: joining a three day Hindi course suggested by Jamnalalji.

000029824

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08609

KAUR, Amrit

2

Asks to come whenever she likes.

000025741

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08440

MEHTA, Kapil Rai

2

First improve your health. He who takes to khadi work for fear of jail is a hypocrite and he who courts jail in preference to khadi work for otherwise he would be considered a hypocrite is vain. Decide for your self.

000027706

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08597

BHAGWANJI

2

Can you supply me with deatils of un- national activities of Native states.

000025818

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08442

SHANTA SHANKAR

2

If you try you will be able to contact your mind. Good Ba took you away.

000029758

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08609

KAUR, Amrit

1

Informs- He (G) could read whole of addresses Urdu letter.

000029766

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08609

KAUR, Amrit

2

Inquires wheather she had proper sleep & food.

000031408

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08750

MIRA

2

Wishing God help says It is nothing that we err if we know how to mend.

000025796

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08443

MAJMUDAR PARIXITLAL L.

1

I approves of your suggestion to earmark the amount for Gujarat.

000029851

08779

ANDREWS, C.F.

08609

KAUR, Amrit

2

Informs his publishers getting impressed with his manuscript (re: ?)

000025779

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08444

SHAH, Punjabhai Hirachand

1

Ahimsa in speech can be acquired by speaking the least and that too only after deep thinking.

000028439

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08648

MEHER TULSI

1

You estimate Maganlal correctly. Do as much work as you can without caring for reward.

000025523

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08409

MOTIBAHEN

1

Gives advice about diet and treatment.

000025783

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08444

SHAH, Punjabhai Hirachand

1

Come when you can and do what you like after hearing me.

000029782

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08609

KAUR, Amrit

4

(1) Encourages her to get trained in editing work (2) Suggests building a cottage for her.

000025610

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08417

PHADKE V. L.

1

Wherever there is a real worshiper these is temple.

000028165

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08636

INDU

1

Happy New year to all of you.

000025784

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08444

SHAH, Punjabhai Hirachand

1

Oppose the apponent after considering everything. Relation of body and soul is not to satisfy our passions.

000025609

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08417

PHADKE V. L.

1

Approach Dhotee- He should give from account No-1

000028151

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

08632

MAHAVIR

1

Yours is prolonged sickness. Do write to me if you can otherwise ask others to do so.

000033648

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09804

GANDHI, Narandas

1

Today is the day when I should make use of right hand. You will feel Narottam's loss. To work more on the spinning wheel would be a real memorial for Narottam.

000026960

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

10449

MAITY, Kshirode Chandra

1

If you are confident, tour round Bengal.

000032766

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09198

TRIVEDI, Narhari S.

2

Gandhiji wrote this letter probably to one Shri Narahari S. Trivedi of Baroda who happened to be interested in village work. Gandhiji invites him to go and stay with him for the rest of his days. Gandhiji was observing silence in order to clear the arrears of work. Then he was to go to Indore from where he would return to Wardha on 24th April. Gandhiji suggests to the addressee of the letter to go to Wardha any day after 24th April.

000032764

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09197

SOBANI, Umar

1

Because fo your behaviour and mistakes, Shankerlal had given up food since yesterday. Why don't you admit your mistake if you have really made a mistake. One is not humiliated by admitting one's mistake. It appears Shankerlal will not eat anything as long as you do not admit mistake. I want you to come and meet me.

000032671

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09190

PARIKH, Narahari D.

6

Years ago, one of my consins gave me all his four sons for the cause for which I stand. You too have done similarly. We have been near each other since then. I want you to help me in village-work. Vinoba is sure that you would certainly repsond to my invitaition and make useful contribution. At present, I am observing vow of silence to clear up some arrears of work. The vow will be over on 19th April. I am to go to Indore on that day and shall return to Wardha on 24th April. I shall feel happy if you can come and see me any day after that.

000032661

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09189

KUSUM

1

What should I do when you have remained away from me ? My clear opinion is that you should give up the idea of joining the Congress party. Instead, you should continue to do your work. If you cannot observe this, I feel sorry over it. Do what you wish to.

000032624

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09189

KUSUM

2

Treat Vimala, Manu and others as your own sisters. Please give them all affection. This journey has been more hectic. i don't know how far you could have borne it. Others also get tired. But Kasturba has been taking it very well. She is able to withstand it very well.

000032608

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09189

KUSUM

1

I can't write more today. Maintain your health. No letter about Padma. If she comes there directly and behaves well, I don't have any objection. You know better

000032632

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09189

KUSUM

1

Your letter. What you write about house is true. But it was better thay you went to the hoste. Taking due care of your health, you may do as much work as possible. Don't worry about me. I am sorry my writing has pained you.

000027627

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

10470

PAREKH, Devchand U.

1

This enclosed if from you. We may tell him we will not call you often.

000032629

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09189

KUSUM

2

It appears you got a little confused even though I had told you to act as you wish. Prabhavati feels exhausted after the tiresome journey. I shall take you with me during the next journey to see how far you can withstand the strain. I hope Sulochana is doing well.

000032171

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09205

MITHUBEHN

2

Women workers who join the work would give the following undertaking and follow the code of coduct. Dedicating oneself for one year in the cause of prohibition; to keep one's cool even in the face of oppositon of abuses, to do any social service entrusted by the Mukhi, to obey his orders, to maintain a dairy of the work doen and maintain account of the expenses, to wear Khadi, to propagate Khadi, would ask for leave only in case of unavoidable occasions.

000033459

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09804

GANDHI, Narandas

5

Reference to morning prayer, to Mirabehn, to Kasturba, to Narahari. Narahari can be said to be an expert in the field of education. Children should be allowed to sleep between 8.30 p.m. and 4.30 a.m. Two hours rest in the afternoon. Teachers should get enough time for preparation. Kuvalayanandji's opinion re: physical exercises should be accepted in toto.

000033207

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09804

GANDHI, Narandas

4

I may reach there by 9th or 10th. I shall try to cut short my stay in Bombay. I thought Jamnadas had also jioned the institution and taken vows. Now, he clarifies that he had not joined the institution but would like to observe the vows without being a "member." It seems that he is carried away by Harilal. The vow of not taking more than five things in a day is a difficult one. More about it when we meet next.

000032613

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09189

KUSUM

1

More attention to be paid to cleanliness in the apartments where women-residents live. Construction of two more bathrooms should prove more helpful. Satisfactory arrangement for supply of water should be done.

000033129

00001

GANDHI, M. K.

09188

ASHRAM SISTERS

1

Your have to bear in mind whatever you are told by Kakasaheb. Yesterday, it was a day of paying homage to Shradhanandji. Pandit Malaviya is here: He asked all of us to go to banks of Ganga, we took bath and had "Darshan" of Kashi Vishwanath. The river-ghat is beautiful. Mahadev will write to you about it in detail. There was a German lady with us. I had doubts whether she would be given entrance in the Vishwanath Temple. But, as she is a Buddhist and hence as a Hindu, the priests had no objection. The lanes around the temple are very dirty.

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Today we are in Bettiah. It is a town where I had stayed in the year 1916 on account of Champaran Satyagraha. so many legends are told about the place. I am told that strength of your class is increasing. You are to cultivate devotion which can bring you other things. Sacrifice for the sake of service is a little easier. I am sorry I shall be away from the Ashram for a longer time, as I have to travel far and wide for Khadi-work. But there is no other go.

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We are at Patna today where Rajendrababu's Vidyapith is situated. Annual function of the Vidyapith is to be held. Students and teachers from all corners are pouring in. Women here are placed in a very helpless condition. some of them would like to go to your Ashram. I fell they should be accommodated.

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