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“You must be the change you wish to see in the world” -Mahatma Gandhi. GANDHI JAYANTI 2005. We call upon the Teacher of wisdom, surrounded by his eager students, to teach us our duty. May those who are benefactors of all people help in achieving this elevated existence.
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“You must be the change you wish to see in the world” -Mahatma Gandhi GANDHI JAYANTI 2005
We call upon the Teacher of wisdom, surrounded by his eager students, to teach us our duty. May those who are benefactors of all people help in achieving this elevated existence. May the indivisible one shower blessings upon us. May we ever unswervingly follow the path of duty as do the sun and the moon. May we move in the society of the learned and pious who are Charitably disposed and non-violent in their deeds. Rig Veda 2:21:12 WELCOME
MAHATMA GANDHI: LIFE & TIMES1869-1948 Aarti Rao and Aman Govil
Early days, Johannesburg practice, South Africa
My true test of non-violence will come when I’m shot by an assassin, and I am able to die without holding any malice toward my assassin. -Mahatma Gandhi
Vaishnav Jan toh taynay kahyeeyejey, Peerh paraayee janney ray, Par dukkhey upkar karey to yey, Man abhimaan na anney ray. Sakal lokma sahuney vandey, Ninda na karey kainee ray Vaach kaach, man nischal raakhey, Dhan-dhan jananee tainee ray. Samdristhi nay trishna tyagee, Par-stree jaynay mat ray Jivaah thaki asatya na bolay, Par-dhan nav jhaley haath ray. GOD’s CHILD IS ONE WHO KNOWS ANOTHER'S PAIN WHO UPLIFTS THE SORROWFUL AND PRIDE DOES DISDAIN WHO SALUTES ALL BEINGS AND CRITICIZES NONE OF PURE TALK AND ACTION SUCH A ONE’s MOTHER IS BLESSED WHO LOOKS ON ALL AS THE SAME HONORS WOMAN AS MOTHER WHO DOES NOT UTTER UNTRUTH EVEN WHEN THE TONGUE HAS TIRED NEVER COVETS ANOTHER’s WEALTH VAISHNAV JAN TOH VAISHNAV JAN TOH
The Making of Gandhi “Generations to come will scarcely believe that such a one as this walked the earth” - Einstein on Gandhi By - Rashmi Raghu
Childhood “I never could learn the art of ‘copying’.” - About his time in high school
Playing the husband “.. the lesson of faithfulness had an untoward effect. … I had absolutely no reason to suspect my wife’s fidelity, but jealousy does not wait for reasons.” - About the early years of his married life
To be or not to be vegetarian With members of the Vegetarian Society London, 1890 “The choice was now made in favor of vegetarianism, the spread of which henceforward became my mission.”
Service to family & community “…if animal passion had not blinded me, I should have been spared the torture of separation from my father during his last moments.” - About his father’s passing “Without the observance of brahmacharya, service of the family would be inconsistent with service of the community.” - About his thoughts before taking the vow of celibacy and self-restraint
Search for Truth • “… morality is the basis of things, and … truth is the substance of all morality.” • In India • “the Sermon on the Mount … went straight to my heart.” • - In England • “I do not seek redemption from the consequences of my sin. I seek to be redeemed from sin itself, or rather from the very thought of sin.” • - In South Africa
GANDHI AND CHRISTIANITY Rev. Richard Foster Episcopal Lutheran Ministry
Raghupati Raghava Rajaa Ram, Pateeta Paavana Seetaa Raam, Seetaa Raam, Seetaa Raam, Bhaj Pyare tu Seetaa Raam, Ishwara Allah Tero Naam, Sabko Sanmati Dey Bhagwan. RAGHUPATI RAGHAV RAJA RAM We worship you as Rama of the Raghu dynasty, We worship you as the ideal wife, Sita, Glory to Seetaa, Glory to Raam, Oh Devotee Sing to Seetaa and Raam, We worship you as “Ishwar” and “Allah” May you bless all
GANDHI AND BAHA’I Leila Ruhieh Ehsani
Gandhi and Education Tara Beteille, Dept. of Education
“I do not want my house to be walled in on all sides and my windows to be stuffed. I want the cultures of all lands to be blown about my house as freely as possible. But I refuse to be blown off my feet by any.” Mahatma Gandhi, 1921
Gandhi’s Philosophy of Education Profound Reverence for Life Passionate Search for Truth Ideal of non-attachment Readiness to sacrifice all for the knowledge of God
Nai Talim (New Education) • A program for universal education • Basic education for children • Empower the future • Adult education • Upliftment of Harijans and women
Holistic Model Handicrafts Music Physical Drill
Holistic Model Seeing Hearing Speaking Literacy to come later Come before Writing
Self-reliant model • Children to learn from things in their environment • Children should be taught a useful vocation • A means to cultivate their mental, physical and spiritual facilities • Economic calculations in connection with education were not unethical
Gandhi and education • Adult education • Important to empower every adult Indian, especially Harijans and women • Vocational education • Literacy • Political education
Vernacular and not English • Strengthens Identity • Vocational Education
Music In rhythm there is order and discipline
Question What would be the purpose of education if it left us without a sense of identity, discipline, balance and rhythm?
SABARMATI KAY SANT Freedom without the sword or the shield O Saint of the Sabarmati, what a wonder! Your torch burned even in the storm O Saint of the Sabarmati, what a wonder! Of a strange kind was your battle No canons nor guns did you fire! Nor did you attack the enemy's fortresses O Magician, amazing is your magic The enemy left in a trice O Saint of the Sabarmati, what a wonder! De di hamein aazaadi bina khadg bina dhaal Sabarmati ke sant tune kar diya kamaal Aandhi mein bhi jalti rahi Gandhi teri mashaal Sabarmati ke sant tune kar diya kamaal De di... Dharti pe ladi tune ajab dhang ki ladaai Daagi na kahin top na bandook chalaai Dushman ke kile par bhi na ki tune chadhaai Wah re fakir khoob karamaat dikhaai Chutki mein dushmanon ko diya desh se nikaal Sabarmati ke sant tune kar diya kamaal De di... Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram
SABARMATI KAY SANT The world played a game of chess Hard it seemed to defeat the outsider An immense clash with a tough enemy But you, Father, were a seasoned expert You way spoiled all their calculations O Saint of the Sabarmati... Soldiers answered your every call As did the Laborers, as did the farmers Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs and Pathans Countless lives joined you on your journey Leaving his flowery throne, Nehru too followed Shatranj bichha kar yahan baitha tha zamaana Lagta tha ki mushkil hai firangi ko haraana Takkar thi bade zor ki dushman bhi tha taana Par tu bhi tha bapu bada ustaad puraana Maara vo kas ke daanv ki ulti sabhi ki chaal Sabarmati ke sant tune kar diya kamaal Jab jab tera bigul bajaa, javaan chal pade Mazdoor chal pade the aur kisaan chal pade Hindu va musalman, sikh, pathan chal pade Kadmon pe teri koti-koti praan chal pade Phoolon ki sej chhodke daude jawaharlal
Gandhi as a Social Reformer: Untouchability Abhishek Bapna, Management Science and Engineering
