________________ 169 Chapter 7 Discourses on Shrimad Rajchandra by Mahatma Gandhi Basis of Religion: Good Conduct The following is an extract from the talk that was delivered by Gandhiji on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Shrimad Rajchandra V.S. 1973 at Wadhwan Camp. The gathering was presided over by Shri Anandshanker Dhruv. I have come across a very real illustration of the late Shrimad Rajchandra's teaching which I wish to share with you. An accident that happened today that emphasises very clearly the importance of renunciation and the futility of worldly affairs which Shrimad exhorted repeatedly. The sad news of the disappearance of the P & O Company's steamer 'Arabia' in the high seas was reported in the newspapers. There were some very eminent Indians like Mr Ratan Tata, the Jewel of India, and Mr Jeevaraj Mehta were on board the ship. There has been no news about them. The entire country is concerned with feelings of sorrow and sadness. One cannot grasp the shock
