You must be the change you wish to

“You must be the change you wish to see in the world” -Mahatma Gandhi GANDHI JAYANTI 2005

OPENING CHANT Brihaspatim sarvaganam We call upon the Teacher of wisdom, swastaye swastaya surrounded by his eager students, to teach us aadityaaso bhavantunah. our duty. May those men who are benefactors of all mankind help in achieving this elevated Swasti panthaamanucharema existence. sooryaa chandra-masaa viva. Punar dada-taagh-nataa May the indivisible one shower jaana-taa sam-gamemahihi blessings upon (Rig Veda 2: 21: 12) 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.

VAISHNAV JAN TOH 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

The Making of Gandhi “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 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

“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 Raghav Rajaa Raam worship you as Raam of the Raghu We dynasty Pateeta Paavana Seetaa Raam We worship you as the ideal wife, Sita Seetaa Raam Jai Seetaa Raam Bhaj Pyaare Tu Seetaa Raam Glory to Seeta, Glory to Raam O devotee, lets sing to Seeta and Raam Eeshwar Allah Tero Naam We worship you as “Ishwar” and Sabko Sanmati Dey Bhagwaan “Allah” May you bless all

GANDHI AND BAHA’I Leila

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 nonattachment Readiness to sacrifice all for the knowledge of God

Nai Talim (New Education) n A program for universal education q Basic education for children n q Empower the future Adult education n Upliftment of Harijans and women

Holistic Model Handicrafts Physical Drill Music

Holistic Model Seeing Literacy to come later Hearing Come before Writing Speaking

Self-reliant model n n Children to learn from things in their environment Children should be taught a useful vocation q q A means to cultivate their mental, physical and spiritual facilities Economic calculations in connection with education were not unethical

Gandhi and education n Adult education q q Important to empower every adult Indian, especially Harijans and women Vocational education Literacy Political education

n n n Vernacular and not English Strengthens Identity Vocational Education

Music In rhythm there is order and discipline

Vidya Bhawan Society’s 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

SABARMATI KAY SANT Shatranj bichha kar yahan baitha 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 De di. . . Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram 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 Sabarmati ke sant tune kar diya kamaal De di. . . Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram

Gandhi as a Social Reformer: Untouchability

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 Poona

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

Phir chal akela, chal akela re 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

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

Tab kantakon ko, O tu rakt range charan tale, Dal akela re Then with blood-soaked feet, Trample 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

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 re 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 Mc. Kinnon

he Legacy of Gandhi

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?

Today’s world

Is Non-Violence Relevant?

Roots of Gandhi’s Non-Violence “Only that person attains Me who has no enmity to anyone” Bhagvad Gita – Chap 11, Verse 55

Roots of Gandhi’s 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.

Gandhi’s 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 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 can’t see you in pain, you’re 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