Shrimad Rajchandra And Mahatma Gandhi

SR No.: 034032
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Kumarpal Desai
Publisher: Raj Saubhag Satsang Mandal
Publication Year: 2017
Total Pages: 107
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 19 MB

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170 Discourses on Shrimad Rajchandra by Gandhiji and sorrow that their families must be feeling with this sudden disappearance. Shrimad Rajchandra spent all his life in complete renunciation of worldly affairs, and that true approach towards human life as has been exemplified by today's sad accident. I can see the presence of two types of people in this gathering today. First are those who hold Shrimad in deep and abiding regard and respect, while the other type are those who have come here merely for the show. I must be blunt and state that the success of this celebration depends primarily on the first type. Those who have assembled here due to their veneration for Shrimad must translate his thoughts and lifestyle into their own conduct. Merely thinking about medicines cannot cure disease. My life has been greatly influenced by Shrimad Rajchandra's life and thoughts. His influence on me is substantially deeper than the influence of the great philosophers Tolstoy and Ruskin. I wish to emphasise on the minds of the disciples of Shrimad that they should actually implement in their life what Shrimad has taught us through his life and thoughts. If it were not done, such anniversary celebrations would turn out to be merely pretentious shows. Please try to keep away from the pretense as far as possible. If you are sincere about your reverence for him, even those who have come here only for the show may be encouraged to develop a true appreciation for him. The success of the anniversary celebrations solely depends on the sincere devotion for Shrimad Rajchandra, which should be reflected in the character and conduct of his disciples. This is my sincere appeal to you on this occasion. (From the notes prepared by the Anniversary Committee of Shrimad Rajchandra)