The original shadow…if it wasn’t for the persistence of this man – Gandhi might not be in Bihar – ever!
(Source- My Experiments With Truth)
Burstabdomen visited Mahatma’s abodes across India. It started with Gandhi Smriti- erstwhile Birla House in Delhi. He was shot dead in Birla House. Interestingly in all descriptions in Birla House – the assassin is mentioned as an ‘assassin’ – without any reference to the individual’s identity.
No matter what- it is not easy to follow his footsteps –
Wherever he went – a study desk, a cozy pillow and a mattress followed
Mani Bhavan in Bombay where Mr Gandhi spent a considerable time working and fasting -is spic and span in keeping with the sheen of the megapolis.
The functional library gives an insight into what Gandhi read which eventually shaped the course India took in the path of time.
An enclosed space tries to keep the thoughts of the ‘thinkers’ inside. This is to prevent the free thoughts from spilling onto the streets and corrupting the minds of Whatsapp university graduates.
Mani Bhavan provides a peek into his world and associates.
Close to His Bombay abode, Jinnah House languishes. It is labeled as ‘enemy property.’ Whose enemy is it? What is the enmity? What is the outcome of the animosity? No pundits dare to answer till date!
Modern India walks away nearby – smart – suave – bold – on the broad shoulders of Gandhi
He lives on …
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