In the shadow of the Mahatma

By:

G D Birla

Contributor(s):

BIRLA (G D)

Material type: Text

TextLanguage: English Publication details: Bombay Vakils Feffer and Simons Pvt Ltd 1968Description: xix,303p. HB 23x16cmSubject(s):

DDC classification:

23 954.08 BIRI

Summary: Written by the founder of an industrial empire, G.D.Birla shares with readers his experiences of his association with the Father of the Nation. Notably, the writings carry not only a personal account, but also reflections of the prevailing national scenario, with social and political commentary. The author includes several pressing issues in his book, from the need of self-discipline, to education, rural reform, fight against caste diversions, and the Indian employee. All these articles are based on his discussions with Gandhiji and the conclusions drawn. The foundation of the book is Birla’s thirty-eight year old friendship and contact with Gandhiji and his teachings.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Barcode
George Fernandes Collections	St Aloysius Library	History	954.08 BIRI (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	GF03829

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Written by the founder of an industrial empire, G.D.Birla shares with readers his experiences of his association with the Father of the Nation. Notably, the writings carry not only a personal account, but also reflections of the prevailing national scenario, with social and political commentary. The author includes several pressing issues in his book, from the need of self-discipline, to education, rural reform, fight against caste diversions, and the Indian employee. All these articles are based on his discussions with Gandhiji and the conclusions drawn. The foundation of the book is Birla’s thirty-eight year old friendship and contact with Gandhiji and his teachings.

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