On the occasion of 63rd Gandhi Death Anniversary
There was an overwhelming response to Gandhi Books Exhibition-cum-Sale. About 12,500 Gandhi books of worth Rs. 3,60,000/- were sold within last 6 days from 24th to 31st January. ‘An Autobiography’ of Mahatma Gandhi, and a set of five important books, ‘Selected Works of Mahatma Gandhi’ were the top-selling books at the exhibition. About 3,200 copies of ‘Gandhi’s Autobiography’ and 110 sets of ‘Selected Works of Mahatma Gandhi’ were sold. We were happy to note that most of those who frequented the stall were youngsters.
To commemorate Gandhi’s 63rd Death Anniversary, 200 books on & by Gandhi, Vinoba & Sarvodaya were displayed & sold at 50% discount by Mumbai Sarvodaya Mandal & Gandhi Book Centre with the financial assistance from ‘Babulnath Mandir Charities’ from 24th to 31st January at specially erected Mandap at Hutatma Chowk and at Gandhi Book Centre, Nana Chowk.
In the present context of increasing violence, terrorism & crime, Autobiography and other books of Mahatma Gandhi are inspiring many people all over the world. Gandhiji has left indelible footprints on the sand of time. Even after 63 years of his departure from the world, his thoughts and deeds have not waned.
This year, up to now, more than 3.5 lakh copies of ‘Story of My Experiments with Truth’, an Autobiography of Mahatma Gandhi, in fifteen Indian languages are being sold by Navjivan Trust. After reading Gandhi books, many people even prisoners have decided to follow the path of Truth and Non-Violence and are striving to sustain morality by practicing peaceful conflict resolution which is the need of the hour.