Mahatma Gandhi speech at Prayer Meeting, Sajod

[Prof. Dr. Yogendra Yadav]

Prof. Dr. Yogendra Yadav

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Mahatma Gandhi speech at Prayer Meeting, Sajod

 

It is deplorable that we do not listen to one another. If someone listens to everyone’s advice, everyone will finally stop advising him. Each one of us should become humble and carry on. No one should find fault with others but each should seek out and rid himself of his own shortcomings. None should arrogantly believe that because everything has gone on well so far, we have as good as arrived at Dandi. Who knows what will happen tomorrow or the very next moment? On the night prior to the coronation, Shri Ramachandra and the people were under the impression that it would take place the following morning, but God’s ways are inscrutable. Hence we should not fail to remember God every moment. When setting out from the Ashram, the condition was laid down that those who wished to leave should do so before the march began. Today I go further and say that those who wish to leave before we reach Dandi may do so. It is all right even if I alone stick on. I shall keep smiling. If the world criticizes me, I shall join in that criticism and conclude that I merit the charge of being stupid. However, despite this, I shall fight alone and continue to prepare salt. From today, the first batch will form the rear and the line will begin with the batch which is at the tail end now. Those who are unwell or weak or are bothered by dust may go ahead and rest at the next halt or may follow later. If crowds of people try to rush in, we should make up the rear of the line. We shall have no difficulties if we do so. Perhaps they, too, will understand and make things easy for us.

 

 Reference:

Navajivan, 13-4-1930