Oct 2: Gandhi Jayanthi - Part-3
Dear All,
Gandhiji founded the Sabarmati Ashram near Ahmedabad in 1917. The members of the Ashram had to take vows of truth, non-violence and chastity. Every one of its member had to do physical labor and no work to be considered menial. It was a rigorous life at the Sabarmati Ashram
that had a large farm and a spinning and weaving section. Gandhiji advocated use of Khadi.
Life was not easy at the Sabamati Ashram; no servant to do the washing or cleaning. Gandhiji was affectionately addressed as Bapu and Kasturba Gandhiji as Ba. It was one big family made up of diverse group – little children and the very old; western educated and Indian scholars,
sincere, devout ones and disbelievers. When any member of the Ashram erred Gandhiji blamed himself and went on a fast as a measure of atonement.
Gandhiji reorganized the Indian National Congress which was in touch with the masses. It was not just for the wealthy but was thrown open to the masses in villages. Very soon he earned the love and respect of the Indian mass. He was the very embodiment of sacrifice and courage. The
'naked fakir' as nicknamed by Churchill came to be adored by the Indian mass as Mahatma (great soul).
Jawaharlal Nehru and several other young men enthusiastically joined Gandhiji giving up their lucrative careers. A deep bond grew between Gandhiji and the people of India from various walks of life.
The British did not respond to the resolution passed at the Calcutta Congress demanding grant of Dominion status to India and on 31st December 1929 the Indian flag was unfurled in Lahore. The Indian National Congress, Lahore, celebrated 26th January 1930 as the day of India's Independence. Non-cooperation movement gathered momentum under the leadership of Gandhiji.
Gandhiji sent a letter to the Viceroy of his intention for civil disobedience – no-tax campaign in Bardoli Taluk in Gujarat. Three days later there was a clash between the police at Chauri Chaura and a procession party. The police station was set on fire and twenty-two policemen were killed. Gandhiji stopped the campaign for non-cooperation movement, as he realized that the Nation was not yet ready for it. The Government, grabbing the opportunity, arrested Gandhiji and the British Judge in whose presence the trial was held was highly reverential in his attitude towards Gandhiji, the accused.
Gandhiji pleaded guilty and was sentenced to six years imprisonment; in prison, Gandhiji spent his time reading books and keeping up his routine of morning and evening prayers and spinning.
In March 1930 Gandhiji launched the Satyagraha movement against salt tax. The Dandi march, as it was called, in protest against the levy of salt tax seemed a laughable matter for the British. They saw no connection between salt and independence. Large number of volunteers joined Gandhiji in his 241 miles walk from his ashram near Ahmedabad to Dandi on the Arabian Sea to make salt himself. It was one of the most successful campaigns of Gandhiji which shook the very root of the British Empire. Thousands of people were arrested and imprisoned.
!!! Will Continue !!!
Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :
Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Gandhiji founded the Sabarmati Ashram near Ahmedabad in 1917. The members of the Ashram had to take vows of truth, non-violence and chastity. Every one of its member had to do physical labor and no work to be considered menial. It was a rigorous life at the Sabarmati Ashram
that had a large farm and a spinning and weaving section. Gandhiji advocated use of Khadi.
Life was not easy at the Sabamati Ashram; no servant to do the washing or cleaning. Gandhiji was affectionately addressed as Bapu and Kasturba Gandhiji as Ba. It was one big family made up of diverse group – little children and the very old; western educated and Indian scholars,
sincere, devout ones and disbelievers. When any member of the Ashram erred Gandhiji blamed himself and went on a fast as a measure of atonement.
Gandhiji reorganized the Indian National Congress which was in touch with the masses. It was not just for the wealthy but was thrown open to the masses in villages. Very soon he earned the love and respect of the Indian mass. He was the very embodiment of sacrifice and courage. The
'naked fakir' as nicknamed by Churchill came to be adored by the Indian mass as Mahatma (great soul).
Jawaharlal Nehru and several other young men enthusiastically joined Gandhiji giving up their lucrative careers. A deep bond grew between Gandhiji and the people of India from various walks of life.
The British did not respond to the resolution passed at the Calcutta Congress demanding grant of Dominion status to India and on 31st December 1929 the Indian flag was unfurled in Lahore. The Indian National Congress, Lahore, celebrated 26th January 1930 as the day of India's Independence. Non-cooperation movement gathered momentum under the leadership of Gandhiji.
Gandhiji sent a letter to the Viceroy of his intention for civil disobedience – no-tax campaign in Bardoli Taluk in Gujarat. Three days later there was a clash between the police at Chauri Chaura and a procession party. The police station was set on fire and twenty-two policemen were killed. Gandhiji stopped the campaign for non-cooperation movement, as he realized that the Nation was not yet ready for it. The Government, grabbing the opportunity, arrested Gandhiji and the British Judge in whose presence the trial was held was highly reverential in his attitude towards Gandhiji, the accused.
Gandhiji pleaded guilty and was sentenced to six years imprisonment; in prison, Gandhiji spent his time reading books and keeping up his routine of morning and evening prayers and spinning.
In March 1930 Gandhiji launched the Satyagraha movement against salt tax. The Dandi march, as it was called, in protest against the levy of salt tax seemed a laughable matter for the British. They saw no connection between salt and independence. Large number of volunteers joined Gandhiji in his 241 miles walk from his ashram near Ahmedabad to Dandi on the Arabian Sea to make salt himself. It was one of the most successful campaigns of Gandhiji which shook the very root of the British Empire. Thousands of people were arrested and imprisoned.
!!! Will Continue !!!
Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :
Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
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Permalink Reply by Douglas 'Ou-ee-ii-jay-ii' Jack on
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Gandhi showed us that; economic interdependence is more essential than immediate political independence and is its true foundation. The science of ecologically sustainable economic collaboration and interdependence through multi-home proximity (eg. ashram), voluntary simplicity and economic solidarity for empowerment are some of the foundations of satyagraha ('truth-search') and lasting peace.
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