Remembering Gandhiji

[auh]

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Also I dont know how many of you have read a book titled "May it please your honour"... interesting to read an alternate view... of the statement of Godse, though I do condemn the killing of any man, be it Mohandas or Rajiv or any other. And then perhaps we would be better placed to decide on hearsay matters.

 

[Nara]

Yes, I do note vituperative eloquence of some members of our forum in criticizing Gandhiji. But I do not enter into arguments on that score. During his life time Mahatma has faced much severe criticism. That reminds of Gandhiji's comments on the infamous book "Mother India" , the 1927 book by American Katherine Mayo.

"This book is cleverly and powerfully written. The carefully chosen quotations give it the false appearance of a truthful book. But the impression it leaves on my mind, is that it is the report of a drain inspector sent out with the one purpose of opening and examining the drains of the country to be reported upon, or to give a graphic description of the stench exuded by the opened drains."

It is time the present generation should reinvent the Mahatma from his writings, instead of hearsay.

Dear Mr. Bangalore Brahmanyan, I do take exception to the highlighted section above and the most degrading passage from some book you have cited. All this because I don't share your unalloyed adulation for MKG! You have used the word "vituperative", in what way? Having used such strong language and conveniently also then declaring you don't enter into arguments is unfair.

I know of some youngsters who do talk ill of MKG in the most stupid way, I reject such nonsense. But I also think some of his views and actions do not do credit to the title of Mahatma conferred on him, not to mention the appellation Father of the Nation. I have already written about them. If you think they are to be ignored that is fine, it your prerogative. However, if you think the simple act of pointing out these glaring issues is "vituperative" then you have an obligation to explain why. Tell me why my criticisms are invalid or not important? Have a dialog with me. Simply saying you don't want to enter into an argument after using such strong words and downright insulting text from a book, is quite unfair.

regards ....

 

[P.J.]

A Humble request to all members

It is possible in an open Forum, people may find a different meaning/understanding /on any subject than what you think/or you read/or you understood : forget them, do not carry forward the arguments as if your life depended on it, it is not worth it.



It is not worthwhile to stress yourself here, as these pages will be buried under the heap of other posts in due course.


WISHING EVERYONE A VERY HAPPY NAVARATHIRI



REGARDS

P J

 

[kunjuppu]

a humble request to all members

it is possible in an open forum, people may find a different meaning/understanding /on any subject than what you think/or you read/or you understood : forget them, do not carry forward the arguments as if your life depended on it, it is not worth it.



it is not worthwhile to stress yourself here, as these pages will be buried under the heap of other posts in due course.


wishing everyone a very happy navarathiri



regards

p j

pj, i agree.

 

[prasad1]

pj, i agree.

I second that.
Some of the members here have such an ego problem that they can not see greatness in others.

They think they have the moral position to judge others and put them down. If one is humble you will see the greatness in others.



I am fascinated by human potential. I absolutely believe that if we see the best in others, we bring out the best in others – and in ourselves.
How great does it feel when someone believes in you – and genuinely means it – even after barely meeting you? While there are exceptions (I don’t advocate blind trust, for example) – seeing the good in someone can be one of the most powerful gifts in the world. Give it freely.
Leadership: Leaders See Greatness in Others
Leadership: Leaders See Greatness in Others
In an excellent Harvard Business Review podcast, renowned author Dr. Maya Angelou expressed one of the true axioms of leadership. Towards the end of the conversation, Dr. Angelou was asked about her perspective on leadership.

Question: I’d like to wrap up asking about leadership. You’ve worked with some exceptional political leaders, from Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X to Bill Clinton and Barack Obama. So what you think makes a leader great?
Dr. Angelou: A leader sees greatness in other people. He nor she can be much of a leader if all she sees in herself.

I do not think I could have said it better myself.
Something to think about today… Dr. Dan-o


But then again some can not see greatness in others, because they can not bend down that much.

 

[Nara]

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