Singing in the Perespective of Mahatma Gandhi

[Prof. Dr. Yogendra Yadav]

Prof. Dr. Yogendra Yadav

Gandhian Scholar

Gandhi Research Foundation, Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India

Contact No- 09404955338

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Singing in the Perspective of Mahatma Gandhi

Singing is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech. One who sings is called a singer. Singers perform song. Singing is often done in a group of other musicians, such as in a choir of singers with different voice ranges, or in an ensemble with instrumentalists. Singing can be formal or informal, arranged or improvised. It may be done for pleasure, comfort, ritual, education, or profit. Excellence in singing may require time, dedication, instruction, and regular practice. Professional singers usually build their careers. such as classical or rock. Mahatma Gandhi wrote about singing; “You need not apologize for not being able to give Ramdas his singing lessons.”1 Mahatma Gandhi wrote about singing; “I shall now see whether I can send both the boys on Thursday. The journey from Lawley is an expensive item and the other boys on the Farm too naturally want an opportunity of learning simple singing.”2 Mahatma Gandhi wrote about singing; “Mr. Gokhale to reply, where after the meeting will disperse with the singing of the National Anthem.”3

Mahatma Gandhi wrote about singing; “singing the names of God and telling sacred stories, reading edifying books, unremitting mortification of the body, a spare diet, living on fruits, minimum of sleep, giving up of pleasures; anyone who can practice these things will find control of the mind quite easy as the amalak in the hand1. Practice these and meditate over the rest. Whenever the mind is disturbed with desire, one should turn to observances such as fasting.”4 Mahatma Gandhi wrote about singing; “Ramchandra may have been a man of great prowess, performed innumerable feats and killed hundreds of thousands of monsters, but no one would think of him today if he had not had such devoted men as Lakshmana and Bharata to follow him. The point is, if Ramchandra had had no more than extraordinary strength as a fighter, his greatness would have been forgotten after a while. There have been many brave warriors who killed monsters as he did. There has been none among them whose fame and greatness are sung in every home. Ramchandra possessed power of some other kind which he could induce into Lakshmana and Bharata and in virtue of which the latter became great men of austerities. Singing in praise of their austerities, Tulsidasji asked who else, if Bharata had not been born and practiced austerities unattainable even by great sages, would have turned an ignorant man like him to Rama?”5

Mahatma Gandhi wrote about singing; “This is exactly what these girls have proved by their manner of singing Vandemataram. We have got into the habit of doing our work anyhow; so long as we do not put our whole heart into our work, we shall not succeed. Our ancestors knew this and that is why they laid special stress on the correct pronunciation of the mantras. Any error they counted as a sin. You asked the girls to sing a Grand National song like Vandemataram. We do not know in full the greatness of the song, its resonance and its tune. That is the feeling I have about this struggle, that we are fighting it half-heartedly. If that is really so, if we have failed to understand its true import, then like the singing of these girls it will be unavailing. I make these harsh remarks that you may all sit up and be more careful in this struggle.”6

The sound of each individual's singing voice is entirely unique not only because of the actual shape and size of an individual's vocal cards. It is depend on the size and shape of the rest of that person's body. Humans have vocal folds which can loosen, tighten, or change their thickness, and over which breath can be transferred at varying pressures. Sound also resonates within different parts of the body and an individual's size and bone structure can affect the sound produced by an individual. Mahatma Gandhi wrote about singing; “It was like singing the finest music to ears unturned to any music. But today practically everyone at the Ashram understands it, and is aglow with the expectation that ahimsa is a renunciation out of strength and not out of weakness.”7 Mahatma Gandhi wrote about singing; “The country is passing through a time when it is necessary that all men and women attend with dispatch to the tasks that may fall to them and have them off their hands. Talking and singing songs and shouting in all manner of ways this is necessary, but only to the extent that it focuses our attention on the main task.”8

 

 

Mahatma Gandhi wrote about singing; “Every shastra says that only our own dharma can save us, and it is our dharma, in our country, to wear cloth made by our workers in their homes, singing hymns as they work.”9 Mahatma Gandhi wrote about singing; “This will have no interest for the millions either. Of course, where oppression is the main thing, the people are forever occupied with defending themselves and, in such circumstances, to talk to the people about any other activity is like singing before one suffering the pangs of hunger.”10 Mahatma Gandhi wrote about singing; “As I write this I hear Dipak1 singing to Balkrishna’s sweet sitar. Balkrishna is a great gift of the gods to me. He is innocent as a flower. He looks after me like a mother.”11

Mahatma Gandhi wrote about singing; “If I had any influence with volunteer boy scouts and Seva Samiti organizations, I would make compulsory a proper singing in company of national songs. And to that end I should have great musicians attending every Congress or Conference and teaching mass music.”12 Mahatma Gandhi wrote about singing; “If you want to follow your dharma, you must first understand the swadeshi dharma. It consists in using cloth made with yarn spun by you and woven by your men folk, singing as they work. I am truly handsome, since the clothes I am wearing are made with yarn spun by women and lovingly woven by men. If you wish to deliver yourselves from Ravanarajya and establish Ramarajya, you must adopt swadeshi and introduce the spinning-wheel in your homes. There are many women now who will be able to teach you how to work it. Each one of you should spin for at least an hour daily, singing devotional songs the while. Get the yarn, afterwards, woven into cloth.”13 Mahatma Gandhi wrote about singing; “Pray to God as you get up in the morning and then go to your work. It is not good that, in the evening, after unyoking the oxen, you start speaking foul language or singing filthy songs. In the late evening, sing bhajans or join in kirtans in praise of God.”14

Mahatma Gandhi wrote about singing; “If the women in Kathiawar spin for no more than eight months in a year, singing devotional songs as they spin, they can put into their homes sixty lakh rupees annually.”15 Mahatma Gandhi wrote about singing; “It is the evolution of the soul to which the intellect and all our faculties have to be devoted. I have no difficulty in imagining the possibility of a man armoured after the modern style making some lasting and new discovery for mankind, but I have less difficulty in imagining the possibility of a man having nothing but a bit of flint and a nail for lighting his path or his matchlock, ever singing new hymns of praise and delivering to an aching world a message of peace and goodwill upon earth.”16 Mahatma Gandhi wrote about singing; “Everyone should spend some time at any rate in singing devotional songs or in prayer. Let city-dwellers not think that God does not exist, or that, even if He exists, it is not necessary to remember Him or seek His help in national work.”17

Mahatma Gandhi wrote about singing; “We should not go to the bhajan without cleaning ourselves first. Rheum in the eyes marks one as dirty. Our bodies and minds should be clean when singing bhajans to God. During prayers, one should sit erect with crossed legs and folded hands. We should not talk with anyone, nor look at anyone. We do not see God, but He sees us.”18 Mahatma Gandhi wrote about singing; “I remember that when I first visited your school, I told you that you had to learn much in the art of music. Today I again have heard some of the students singing, but I am sorry to remark that you have not as yet made sufficient progress to earn my certificate. Still, however, I do hope that when I next visit your school after my complete recovery, you will make yourself fit for passing though complete mastery over that art may not be possible for you even then.”19

Mahatma Gandhi wrote about singing; “I have such faith in the spinning-wheel that even if my wife, my sons and my colleagues who are even closer to me than my sons gave it up, I would all alone keep singing its praises and plying it.”20 Mahatma Gandhi wrote about singing; “I like singing their praises. No one is without faults in this world. When I see these, I note them and feel sad and sometimes, if it is relevant, I speak of them with a heavy heart.”21 Mahatma Gandhi wrote about singing; “But those who want to deny His existence are at liberty to do so. He is merciful, and compassionate. He is not an earthly king needing an army to make us accept His sway. He allows us freedom, and yet His compassion commands obedience to His will. But if anyone of us disdains to bow to His will, He says: ‘So be it. My sun will shine no less for these, my clouds will rain no less for these. I need not force thee to accept my sway.’ Of such a God let the ignorant dispute the existence. I am one of the millions of wise men who believe Him and am never tired of bowing to Him and singing His glory.”22 Mahatma Gandhi wrote about singing; “There is singing, dancing, feasting and a variety of other diversions. The spiritual element, which indeed makes the ceremony meaningful, gets lost sight of.”23

Mahatma Gandhi wrote about singing; “Where there is discord and everyone striking his own tune, there is bad government or anarchy. Work for swaraj fails to appeal to us because we have no music in us. When we have millions of people singing together in harmony or taking God’s name in unison, making one music, we shall have taken the first step to swaraj. If we cannot achieve this simple thing, how can we win swaraj?”24 Mahatma Gandhi wrote about singing; “Mysore is a part of Karnatak, which gave us Kaka Saheb. The women here know both music and Sanskrit very well. I heard them singing in Nandi. I heard both songs and recitation of Sanskrit by two women here the day before yesterday. They sang the substance of the Ramayana in Sanskrit correctly pronounced. I think there were more than a hundred verses. I could not detect a single flaw in their recitation. One of them is still a student. She knows also the meaning of the verses.”25

Mahatma Gandhi wrote about singing; “We, therefore, try to harness that mischief for this work and now we find these boys, if we were to go there, smiling away and singing away whilst they are spinning gladly and religiously for half an hour every day, and our goal is to enable every boy to spin enough during the year and more for his own requirements and something for the requirements of his family. Figures have been worked out, that if one half of the population of India were to give a portion only of its leisure hours from day to day, the whole of India can have more than enough of yarn for her requirements.”26 Mahatma Gandhi wrote about singing; “It does not mean shouting and shrieking a tune anyhow like rigmarole, nor does it mean the singing of stage songs. I have already referred to its ordinary meaning above, but its deeper meaning is that our whole life should be sweet and musical like a song. It goes without saying that life cannot be made like that without the practice of virtues such as truth, honesty, etc. To make life musical means to make it one with God, to merge it in Him. He who has not rid himself of raga and dwesha, i.e., likes and dislikes, who has not tasted of the joy of service, cannot have any understanding of celestial music. A study of music, which does not take account of this deeper aspect of this divine art, has little or no value for me.”27

Mahatma Gandhi wrote about singing; “I have just got up after the midday nap. I dreamt about you in sleep. You were singing with me. I remarked that you knew singing quite well. You replied that you certainly did and that it was only in Ahmadabad that people took no notice of you. Before you joined the Ashram, you said, you had been thrice elected president of conferences of poets, and that you had had an invitation from as far as Srinagar. You added that after you had joined the Ashram your pride had been humbled and you had ceased to be regarded as a poet. We laughed at this; the dream ended there and I awoke.”28 Mahatma Gandhi wrote about singing; “Cannot we lead children playing in streets in singing processions? They will acquire, in the process, some education in letters too. But I need not write about this, since you are already discussing the matter with Kaka. It is very necessary to keep the people and children occupied in useful activities.”29 Mahatma Gandhi wrote about singing; “This should be a non-party national institution. If parties spring up anyhow and begin singing anyhow and any time, they would disturb the people by their jargon. But good singing in the morning will be appreciated.”30

Mahatma Gandhi wrote about singing; “You feel defeated, but there is no such word as ‘defeat’ in a satyagrahis dictionary. Even when someone insults you, you should go on singing cheerfully.”31 Mahatma Gandhi wrote about singing; “To Mother many salaams, vandematarams and love from us both, to Sohaila blessings, to the baby kisses and to you a slap. Do not think about your disease. Why should one who has fallen in love with God, worry about disease or anything else? Do you know the bhajan, “I will go dance now, singing praises of God”? I heard it once from that lawyer-daughter of Uma Nehru. She is quite a good singer. But why speak of bhajans to you? You are yourself a veritable mine of them.”32

Mahatma Gandhi wrote about singing; “During prayers at the Ashram, none should start reciting or singing before the leader begins. And again, the rule is that when he leads, only those can join in the recitation or singing who can do so in tune. When the whole community sings harmoniously in one tune, their singing never fails to produce an effect. Nor does silence fail. Both are beneficial, each in its proper place. In offering oblations, etc., at a sacrifice, the incantations used to be chanted aloud in the belief that thousands were witnessing the ceremony with reverence. Once that became a custom, even when only five or ten persons are present the incantations at a sacrifice continue to be chanted aloud.”33 Mahatma Gandhi wrote about singing; “I have always considered that the rule that newcomers should not be permitted to start immediately on English is a correct one. My stand is that they may learn English, must learn it, but only after they have acquired a working knowledge of Sanskrit, Hindi and the Urdu script, learnt music well enough to join in singing bhajans and mastered all the processes relating to spinning. I think a person of average ability would take one year to complete this programme, though it is likely that some may take more than that and some less. Those who have joined the Ashram for life or have joined it temporarily with the aim of training themselves for service should have no special attraction for English. If anybody feels it, he should know that he cannot satisfy his desire in the Ashram. Nobody should understand from this that we proscribe English from the Ashram or do not love it as much as others do. Our only aim is to see that it does not occupy a place which does not belong to it. For many persons knowledge of English is essential even for the purpose of service, but we can give instruction in it in the Ashram only in a manner convenient to the Ashram and consistent with its aims. We are entitled to expect this patience in all inmates of the Ashram.”34

Mahatma Gandhi wrote about singing; “You got a silver medal for singing, and now you want compliments for having made a speech. Am I right? But how can you get compliments if, in your joy for having won a medal, you fall ill? Get well if you wish to have my compliments. Who presented the medal to you? I hope you have kept up the practice on sitar.”35 Mahatma Gandhi wrote about singing; “Narandas says that you have become very restless.1 How is that? If you have faith in me, you can have no reason to be restless. You must joyously do what you are asked. Have you heard or sung the bhajan: “I will dance singing praises of the Lord”? Devotion to duty is singing praises of the Lord. To do as asked by a person in whom one has faith is also singing praises of the Lord.”36 Mahatma Gandhi wrote about singing; “This also is a statement of experience. All who read this bhajans can see that the poet did not write this simply to make a good song, but that he could not help singing the truth which he wished to describe. Moreover, such experience was not Narasinh’s alone. It has been the experience of all the world’s saints. That is why one of the descriptions of God is Bhidabhanjan. This is a fight for dharma. We have staked our very lives on it. Hence the first thing I want to say is that workers should not lose heart but rest confident that at the critical moment God will definitely help them.”37

Mahatma Gandhi wrote about singing; “I hope you are keeping well and still singing. I often meet your pupils who sing to me and who always remind me of the beautiful bhajans you used to sing for me.”38 Mahatma Gandhi wrote about singing; “The night was disturbed by Pandit Lalnath and his party, who were travelling with us, getting out at every station and vigorously singing out “We shall not let him proceed on his mission” and other slogans. To my knowledge, they were in no way molested whilst they were going through the performance.”39 Mahatma Gandhi wrote about singing; “I had your letter. Now you are expected here any day. Come and start singing bhajans for us immediately. There are certainly numerous things to learn here if one wants to. Kishorelal and Gomati are touring in Gujarat these days. I venture to suggest that such sentiments as are expressed in that song may not be associated with any other than the national flag if they are not to remain a mere pious wish calculated to begin and end with the singing of that song. People cannot die for many flags. If you must have a separate flag and a hoisting ceremony, your song should be pitched in a lower key. Then, again, I see you have your inscription on the flag in English. That seems to me an anomaly. You should have on your flag Hindustani inscription. Scouting must aim not merely at the training of the body but that of the brain and heart too. It would be a poor performance if it confines itself to mere externals and ignores the internal.”40

Mahatma Gandhi wrote about singing; “If at any mixed gathering any person objected to the singing of Vandemataram even with the Congress expurgations, the singing should be dropped. But it was never intended to apply to gatherings in which there was no objection raised. Such an objection would amount to interference, unlawful and intolerant. If objections could be carried to such lengths, even the performance of religious worship would become impossible. And I know that for many patriots the singing of Vandemataram amounts to a religious duty.”41 Mahatma Gandhi wrote about singing; “Mirabai is going there with a different intention. A special reason which is blameless. She wants to do penance. She does not want to participate in any activity. She would devote her time only to spinning and singing the praise of God for a while. I know you have helped Mirabai a lot. Being aware that you like her pious company, I am sending her there. If this inconveniences you in any manner, let me know.”42 Mahatma Gandhi wrote about singing; “Everybody gets breathing time and yet they all seem to be singing in unison. I am saying this from experience. Don’t write to other institutions now to make any inquiry. Will there be a shortage of rooms after I leave? I will see about Hari-ichchha. It is easy to turn steam into water. We should learn to do that. Take Mohan Singh’s help.”43

Singers can also learn to project sound in certain ways so that it resonates better within their vocal tract. Another major influence on vocal sound and production is the function of the larynx which people can manipulate in different ways to produce different sounds. Mahatma Gandhi wrote about singing; “You will be able to improve your singing with effort. If you have no time for that, you need not join in the singing at all.”44 Mahatma Gandhi wrote about singing; “I advised you not to join in singing the prayer, but did not forbid you. Whenever you find my advice painful, you certainly need not follow it. When you feel that you can join in, you may do so. You should then go and stand at a distance and sing alone, constantly changing the tune. You will thus learn the right tunes. There is a music teacher in the Nayee Talim. Learn the sa-re-ga-ma from him. Hiramani seems to have settled down in the Mahila Ashram. She probably knows music; learn from her.”45

Mahatma Gandhi wrote about singing; “In the police and the army, physical drill and training in the use of arms regarded as an essential part of discipline. Military training includes marching in step and executing of movements to order in the mass noiselessly and harmoniously too. The mass singing of Ramdhun and the accompaniment of tala are as much a part of discipline in non-violence as physical drill and training in the use of arms are that of military discipline.”46 Mahatma Gandhi wrote about singing; “I have your interesting letter. May the dance-and-music function that you have organized bring good results. We must not understand by music mere singing or playing on an instrument, or by dance mere rhythmic movements. I would say that one understands music only if one’s whole life became full of music. Therefore a student of music ought to know how to make himself comfortable, how to communicate with others, etc., whether alone or in society. There should be sweetness in whatever he does, in his movements, in his eating, drinking. A person who is full of music will be courteous and thoughtful in all his acts.”47

Mahatma Gandhi wrote about singing; “All might find it difficult to correctly recite the Gita verses which are in Sanskrit. But all can take part in the singing of Ramdhun. The mass singing of Ramdhun to the accompaniment of tala is prayer reduced to its simplest terms.”48 Mahatma Gandhi wrote about singing; “I sense mental laziness and unbelief in the question. The biggest of karmayogis never give up devotional singing and worship. Of course as a general principle it can be said that selfless service itself is worship and those who engage in it do not need any other kind of worship. But in truth bhajans, etc., are a help in the work of service and keep the awareness of God ever fresh.”49

Mahatma Gandhi wrote about singing; “There are so many things we can do without troubling the Government. We can easily do many things ourselves; for instance, improving general health and sanitation, insisting on cleanliness, cultivating fresh fruit and flower plants, making good manure and compost, etc. Several such matters are awaiting our attention. If we use our brains to this end what a stupendous gain it will be to us all! And I guarantee that then we will not have a moment to spare for quarrels. But we can attain this happy state only if we have wisdom. It is my constant prayer that God may grant us good sense as this girl here has just been singing and endow us with the strength to do things purposeful.”50 Mahatma Gandhi wrote about singing; “You heard the bhajan and the Ramdhun sung by Subbulakshmi. She is new to Delhi. Usually she gives music recitals. One ought to lose oneself while singing bhajans and Ramdhun. Today you must have realized why people are so keen to hear her. She has a melodious voice. I welcomed her message offering to come and sing here.”51

 

References:

 

1. LETTER TO OLIVE DOKE; December 15, 1910
2. LETTER TO OLIVE DOKE; March 3, 1911
3. VOL. 12: 15 JULY, 1911 - 8 MARCH, 1913; Page- 265
4. VOL. 14 : 26 DECEMBER, 1913 - 20 MAY, 1915; Page-  105
5. VOL. 14 : 26 DECEMBER, 1913 - 20 MAY, 1915; Page-  385
6. SPEECH AT PALAJ; April 22, 1918
7. LETTER TO HANUMANTRAO; July 17, 1918
8. SPEECH AT WOMEN’S MEETING, SURAT; May 26, 1919
9. SPEECH ON SWADESHI, BOMBAY; September 7, 1919
10. Navajivan, 21-9-1919
11. LETTER TO SARLADEVI CHOWDHRANI; April 29, 1920
12. VOL. 21 : 1 JULY, 1920 - 21 NOVEMBER, 1920; Page-  247
13. Navajivan, 3-11-1920
14. Navajivan, 1-5-1921
15. Navajivan, 14-8-1921
16. Young India, 13-10-1921
17. Gujarati, 20-11-1921
18. A PRIMER; April 14, 1922
19. The Hindu, 26-3-1924
20. Navajivan 25-1-1925
21. Navajivan, 29-3-1925
22. Young India, 21-1-1926
23. SPEECH AT WEDDING, SABARMATI; February 28, 1926
24. Young India, 15-4-1926
25. LETTER TO ASHRAM WOMEN; June 13, 1927
26. The Hindu, 17-10-1927
27. Navajivan, 1-7-1928
28. LETTER TO CHHAGANLAL JOSHI; February 11, 1929
29. LETTER TO N. M. KHARE; December 29, 1930
30. Young India, 4-6-1931
31. LETTER TO GANGABEHN VAIDYA; July 26, 1931
32. LETTER TO RAIHANA TYABJI; February 7, 1932
33. VOL. 55 : 10 FEBRUARY, 1932 - 15 JUNE, 1932; Page-  139
34. VOL. 55 : 10 FEBRUARY, 1932 - 15 JUNE, 1932; Page-  501
35. LETTER TO RUKMINIDEVI BAZAJ; October 11, 1932
36. LETTER TO PRABHUDAS GANDHI; February 24, 1933
37. Harijanbandhu, 16-4-1933
38. LETTER TO DILIP KUMAR ROY; April 8, 1934
39. Harijan, 4-5-1934
40. LETTER TO MANU GANDHI; November 20, 1936
41. Harijan, 22-7-1939
42. LETTER TO KANHAIYALAL; August 21, 1940
43. LETTER TO MUNNALAL G. SHAH; March 27, 1945
44. LETTER TO MUNNALAL G. SHAH; August 19, 1945
45. LETTER TO MUNNALAL G. SHAH; October 2, 1945
46. SPEECH AT PRAYER MEETING, BOMBAY; February 18, 1946
47. LETTER TO PURUSHOTTAM GANDHI; February 20, 1946
48. The Hindustan Times, 5-4-1946
49. VOL.92 : 9 AUGUST, 1946 - 6 NOVEMBER, 1946; Page-  283
50. SPEECH AT PRAYER MEETING; January 27, 1947
51. SPEECH AT PRAYER MEETING; December 6, 1947

 

 

[Kell Kearns]

It's funny, Dr. Yadav,  I have been a follower of Gandhi since my early teenage years when I used to walk about carrying a book of Gandhi's sayings.  I was active in the Civil Rights Movement, produced the television biography of Dr. King with an emphasis on the central influence of Gandhi on the US movement to end apartheid.  All of my films have had elements of Gandhi's thought in them.  There are extended portions on Gandhi and Shri Rachandra in our latest film, "Globalized Soul". 

Yet, not until I dove into reseaarch for the Gandhi documentary biography did I begin to realize what an oceanic personality he possessed.  He is overwhelming, especially for the western mind.  Not only must a filmmaker come to an understanding of a complex spiritual genius who is the forerunner of the future of humankind, but he must come to understand India, at least as best he can.  This is why I seek a connection in India, a friend and  organization which can help steer our efforts to a shore where it can help many to understand Gandhi and the need to incorporate his concepts for the survival of humankind.

By the way there is a DVD of "Globalized Soul" at the Gandhi Research Center which you are welcome to watch.  Aftrer I hear from you I'll send you a more formal email with our ideas for collaborating with GRF.  Blessings of peace,  Kell

[Kell Kearns]

Dear Dr. Yadav, Thank you so much for your willingness to help. The synchronicity of those on the path of truth is apparent between the two of us! I joined Gandhi-King in January immediately upon returning from filming the sites of Gandhi's life in India in the company of Manilal's son, Arun. We also filmed at Gujarat Vidyapith, SEWA, Navdanya Farms, and the new "Gandhi Learning Center" for dis-advantaged children in Kolhapur. Upon our return to the US I became very busy researching the work of, and filming interviews with, Professor Rajmohan Gandhi, son of Devdas,Narayan Desai (during his visit to the US), and others.

At the suggestion of Arun and Tushar Gandhi I contacted the Gandhi Research Foundation a month ago to suggest a collaboration in the completion of this film. I have not heard back from them. Yet, when I finally returned to Gandhi-King late last week after being away from it for 6 months there was the message from you, and now your generous offer to be of assistance.

Occurances like this leave one in awe over the larger hand that moves our commitment to accomplish the good for humankind.

If it is alright with you I would like to continue our conversation by emailing you. Meanwhile, if you would like to look at our website please do. www.globalizedsoul.org

Thank you, blessings of peace,
Kell

[Lovemore Pazvakavambwa]

Thank you very much for explaining the role of singing in the Non Violent Movement.

[Prof. Dr. Yogendra Yadav]

Respected sir, How can I help you in your project. you tell me without any hesitation. I have done more than hundred research on Gandhi on current and different topics.

[Kell Kearns]

I love what you have done here, Dr. Yadav.  We are in production of a new documentary biography of Gandhi. Our emphasis is the legacy of Gandhi in the 21st century.  We filmed in Mumbai, Kolhapur, Ahmedabad, Delhi, and more in January....everywhere we went there was what I can best describe as Gandhian music....in the schools for the small children of the poorest of the poor, where they sang Gandhian morality songs and danced the stories of nonviolence, and in the assembly hall of Gujarat Vidypeeth, where students sang the songs of other religions as they spun cloth, and ended with a prolonged prayer of Om Shanti.  I am so much looking forward to returning to India to complete our filming. Thank you for sharing your intensive study and what is clearly your devotion.....study as meditation.