Mahatma Gandhi Speech at Prayer Meeting Vanjh

[Prof. Dr. Yogendra Yadav]

Prof. Dr. Yogendra Yadav

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Mahatma Gandhi Speech at Prayer Meeting Vanjh

 

Only two days now remain before we conclude this march. We shall then set to work. A large number of people will be present. I told you about the scarcity of water in Dandi. We shall have to use water as if it was milk, like the Jain sadhu who lived in the forest. I must also tell you that they are finding it very difficult to arrange for our meals. So after reaching Dandi all that you will be given three times a day would be seer of gram, seer of puffed rice, and boiled water with a tola of ghee and jaggery added. You shall get used to this for we have to lead austere lives. Another piece of information that I have received is that the Government intends to use fire-engines to stop us. We have prepared ourselves for death from cannons and guns, compared to which this is nothing? Of course, even with jets of water, the Government can kill us through torture. It is certainly painful. However, you must bear in mind that not one of us will retreat. I do not think the Government will be so cruel, but we must be prepared.

 

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Prajabandhu, 6-4-1930