You must be the change you wish to see in the world -Mahatma Gandhi

GANDHI JAYANTI 2005

WELCOME
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

MAHATMA GANDHI: LIFE & TIMES 1869-1948

Aarti Rao and Aman Govil

Dutiful Son

Studied Law at University College, London

Early days, Johannesburg practice, South Africa

Founded Sabarmati Ashram in Gujarat, India

World War I Gandhi supports the British

Launch of the Non-Cooperation Movement

Declaration of Complete Independence

The Salt March at Dandi

Fight against Untouchability

World War II

My true test of non-violence will come when Im shot by an assassin, and I am able to die without holding any malice toward my assassin. -Mahatma Gandhi

VAISHNAV JAN TOH

Vaishnav Jan toh taynay kahyeeyejey, Peerh paraayee janney ray, Par dukkhey upkar karey to yey, Man abhimaan na anney ray. GODs CHILD IS ONE WHO KNOWS ANOTHER'S PAIN WHO UPLIFTS THE SORROWFUL AND PRIDE DOES DISDAIN

WHO SALUTES ALL BEINGS Sakal lokma sahuney vandey, AND CRITICIZES NONE Ninda na karey kainee ray OF PURE TALK AND ACTION Vaach kaach, man nischal raakhey, SUCH A ONEs MOTHER IS BLESSED Dhan-dhan jananee tainee ray. Samdristhi nay trishna tyagee, WHO LOOKS ON ALL AS THE SAME Par-stree jaynay mat ray HONORS WOMAN AS MOTHER Jivaah thaki asatya na bolay, WHO DOES NOT UTTER UNTRUTH EVEN WHEN THE TONGUE HAS Par-dhan nav jhaley haath ray. TIRED NEVER COVETS ANOTHERs WEALTH

The Making of Gandhi

By - Rashmi Raghu

Generations to come will scarcely believe that such a one as this walked the earth - Einstein on Gandhi

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 wifes 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 fathers 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.

Be the change you wish to see in the world.

GANDHI AND BUDDHISM

GANDHI AND CHRISTIANITY

Rev. Richard Foster Episcopal Lutheran Ministry

RAGHUPATI RAGHAV RAJA RAM

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. 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 BAHAI

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

Gandhis Philosophy of Education

Profound Reverence for Life

Passionate Search for Truth

Ideal of nonattachment

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

Physical Drill

Music

Holistic Model

Seeing Literacy to come later

Hearing Come before

Speaking

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

Vidya Bhawan Societys Basic School

Question
What would be the purpose of education if it left us without a sense of identity, discipline, balance and rhythm?

Thank you

SABARMATI KAY SANT

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 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!

SABARMATI KAY SANT

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 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

Gandhi as a Social Reformer: Untouchability

Abhishek Bapna,
Management Science and Engineering

1934-Collecting money for Harijan Fund at Bhavnagar

1934 - With Harijan Children

1940 - At a Harijan Marriage in Sevagram

1944 - Collecting Money for Harijan Fund in Pune

GANDHI AND Dr. KING

Brandon Hunter
Martin Luther King Jr. Papers Project Stanford University

Teri Awaaz pe koi naa aaye, to phir chal akela re If no one heeds your call, then go on alone

Teri Awaaz pe koi naa aaye, to phir chal akela re If no one heeds your call, then go on alone

Phir chal akela, chal akela, chal akela, chal akela re Go on alone, go on alone, go on alone, Go on alone

Teri Awaaz pe koi naa aaye, to phir chal akela re If no one heeds your call, then go on alone

Yadi koi bhi na boley If no one speaks up

Orey orey O Obhaage, Koi bhi na boley O Unfortunate One, if no one speaks up

Yadi sabhi mukh mod rahe, Sab dara karein If all have turned their face away and are fearful

Yadi sabhi mukh mod rahe, Sab dara karein If all have turned their face away and are fearful

Tab darey bina, O tu mukt kanth apni baath, Keh akela re Then, open your heart, and speak your mind on your own

Teri Awaaz pe koi naa aaye, to phir chal akela re If no one heeds your call, then go on alone

Yadi laut jayien sabhi If all are leaving you

Orey orey O Obhaage, laut jayien sabhi O Unfortunate One, if all are leaving you

Yadi gahan dagar chale dekhein, Mudh ke na koi As they leave, if no one even glances back

Yadi gahan dagar chale dekhein, Mudh ke na koi As they leave, if no one even glances back

Tab kantakon ko, O tu rakt range charan tale, Dal akela re

Then with blood-soaked feet, Trample the thorns & move on

Teri Awaaz pe koi naa aaye, to phir chal akela re If no one heeds your call, then go on alone

Yadi deep na jale If the flame does not hold

Orey orey O Obhaage, Deep na jale O Unfortunate one, if the flame does not hold

Yadi jhara aandhi raat mein, ghar band sab karein If on a stormy night, all have shut their doors to you

Yadi jhara aandhi raat mein, ghar band sab karein If on a stormy night, all have shut their doors to you

Tab vajra skihka, se tu apni asthi jalaa aur jal akela re

Then, let the lightning set your breastbone ablaze & shine on alone

Teri Awaaz pe koi naa aaye, to phir chal akela re If no one heeds your call, then go on alone

Phir chal akela, chal akela, chal akela, chal akela re Go on alone, go on alone, go on alone, Go on alone

Teri Awaaz pe koi naa aaye, to phir chal akela re If no one heeds your call, then go on alone

GANDHI AND CHRISTIANITY

Douglas McKinnon

The Legacy of Gandhi

By Somik Raha

The Legacy of Gandhi

RELEVANCE

PLEASE QUESTION ALL IDEAS

FORM YOUR OWN OPINIONS

KHAN ABDUL GAFFAR KHAN a.k.a. FRONTIER GANDHI 1890-1988

Non-violence is a power which can be wielded equally by all children, young men and women or grown-up people
Mahatma Gandhi

Turn the Other Cheek Gandhi and C. F. Andrews

The Least Common Denominator (LCD) Syndrome

What does it look like? Why is it a problem?

What can we do to overcome it?

Todays world

Is Non-Violence Relevant?

Roots of Gandhis Non-Violence

Only that person attains Me who has no enmity to anyone

Bhagvad Gita Chap 11, Verse 55

Roots of Gandhis Non-Violence

He who is the same towards friend and foe, and so also in honor and dishonor; who is the same under cold, heat, happiness and sorrow, who is free from attachment to everything, such a one is dear to me.
Bhagvad Gita Chap 12, Verse 18

Gandhi had no hatred for the British and he still fought them hard.

Gandhis Life Message

Fight without a sense of enmity or retribution, and only because it is your duty

Between violence and cowardly flight, I can only prefer violence to cowardice
Mahatma Gandhi

The Mind-Action Continuum

Bravest: Non-violent mind and action Brave: Non-violent mind, Violent action Coward: Violent mind, Non-violent action

Deluded Coward: Violent mind, Violent action

Non-Violence

Of the mind first and then the body

Visibility
If I cant see you in pain, youre not in pain.

Visibility
Make the pain visible. Make the injustice visible

Visibility
Research on Roots of Empathy in Management literature now

validates the importance of visibility

Sticky Ideas
Create ideas that stick
CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE
NON-COOPERATION

CHARKHA:
The Spinning Wheel

PLURALISM THE LCD SYNDROME NON-VIOLENCE THE MIND-ACTION CONTINUUM

NON-VIOLENT ACTION VISIBILITY & STICKY IDEAS

We owe it to ourselves..
To seek the truth in all that we do

To hate none, however we may act

To try non-violence in our actions To condemn the crime and not the criminal To make injustice visible To ethically articulate To act with courage

Prof. RONALD HOWARD

Non-Coercion:
Constructing Non-Violent Societies