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 Abridged GANDHI-GANGA (Inspiring Stories)
Compiled by :
Mahendra Meghani Translated by: Mrs. Jyoti M. Verma
Published by:
Mumbai Sarvodaya Mandal - Gandhi Book
Centre, 299 Nana Chowk - Tardeo Road,
Mumbai 400 007 MH India
Printed by :
Navajivan Mudranalaya, Ahmedabad 380
014, India
Price :
Rs.
10/-
This is a unique compilation of
inspiring stories based on the most enchanting pieces of literature
from 72 such books. The book will inspire the younger generation to
understand the philosophy of Gandhi in most beautiful and rewarding
stories. It is indeed, like sea in a pitcher for a common reader who
is moderately interested in knowing about Gandhi. In fact, it will
meet the need of everybody, from the womb to the tomb.
The outstanding stories will re-invent
it not only to individuals, but also to organizations and indeed
nations. It is time to get our heads out of the sand and not remain
embedded like the ostrich.
A very exhaustive index is given (4 –
6 pages) for any body to pick up a story relevant to his problem or
difficulty. I have selected few stories from 88, for illustration
and ready reference.
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He (Gandhi) emphasized that
whatever a “satyagrahi” (person) performs, whether personal or
of public interest, should be done honestly; and that any of his
jobs, big or small, should reflect truthfulness. (p. 78)
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A selfless service easily appeals
to the heart (p 93)
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He (Gandhi) felt very sorry about
the poverty in the country but more than that he was unhappy
about people’s inactivity and lack of concern regarding it. Why
did the country reach this state? Inactivity is the root cause
of poverty. If the people are concerned about it they should try
to eradicate it. But laziness has gone to such an extent that it
almost competes with the extent of poverty and unhappiness. If
laziness can be done away with poverty can be removed. The only
solution for getting rid of the inactivity is to make the
villagers to do something, which they can easily do. It will
benefit both – their mind as well as their body. (p 39)
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When Sita was abducted, Jatayu
braced himself to save her at the cost of his life. On that
occasion the practical minded and the wiser of his lot might
have said to him, “Jatayu, this is Rama’s and Ravana’s battle,
why do you interfere? Both of them are mighty. There would be no
trace of you left. Can you stand against Ravana? Just think of
it!” Jatayu answered those elderly ones. “Ravana cannot abduct
Sita as long as as I am alive!” After Gandhi’s demise, the
society has lost its “Jatayu attitude”. We often hear people
say, “what can we do about it? During the British regime also
there were a lot of people who said we won’t stand comparison
with these.” But Bapu (Gandhi) grew efficient people from this
very soil itself. The people had lost their potency, but Bapu
instilled Jatayu’s soul within them and revived them again (p
56).
This is a timely, slim volume which
will jerk the Indian people from their apathy and indifference to
awake and rise to be active rather than live with the problem.
The price of the book is very nominal.
It is also available in Hindi, Marathi and Gujarati. I am confident
everybody will like to possess such a significant book.
- written by
Shri.
K. D. Gangrade, Ex. Vice Chairman of Gandhi Smriti Darshan, New
Delhi
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