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Satyagraha Tour of SA 2014 led by Arun Gandhi
Gandhi’s Influence on Nelson Mandela Evident for New Satyagraha Tour of South Africa December 03, 2013 Travel News (PRLEAP.COM) Dana Point, CA December 3, 2013: Falling on the heels of last week’s epic biopic release, Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom, and commemorating 100 years ago last month when both Gandhi and his wife Kasturba led thousands of protesters into the Transvaal region of South Africa to protest a ban on Muslim and Hindu marriages, Kasturba Gandhi’s first march of nonviolent civil disobedience; Dr. Arun Gandhi, fifth grandson of Mohandas K. (Mahatma) Gandhi announced today that Gandhi Legacy Tours has set itinerary dates for its 2014...
Read MoreSwad, Indian Culinary Delight in Johannesburg SA
The beginnings of Swad at Melrose Arch was the inspiration of Madhu Pillai. With business interests in Africa and Middle East the concept was to pursue a dream of creating an Indian restaurant in Johannesburg that was different. (See – Gandhi Satyagraha Day 8) Madhu then partnered with Sunil Menon the former chairman of the Inland region of Fedhasa, who has been involved for more than 20 years in the South African hospitality industry. Ten days of intense work and toil transformed an empty space at Melrose Arch into a destination that would bring to South Africa the unique flavors, tastes and experiences of India. Madhu and Sunil both from “God’s Own...
Read MoreAfrica-Solidarity-Gandhi-Mandela-Biko-Music-Tribute
Africa-Solidarity-Gandhi-Mandela-Biko-Music-Tribute: The first video we would like to share honors Gandhi (Bapu) which was originally shared with us by his grandson Arun Gandhi and posted to his website here: “Enjoy one of my grandfather’s favorite Raga’s” – Arun Gandhi Ustad Bismillah Khan “raghu pati raghav raja ram..shenai” Mahatma Gandhi’s Favorite Raga Vusi Mahlasela’s tribute to Former President Nelson Mandela: “When You Come Back” To Tata Madiba We must give something to the world and not just take from it! ‘Mai Boo Ye Y Africa’ Sing Now Africa, Sing Loud, Sing to the People! Let them give something to the world and not just take from it. We...
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Gandhiji at Mariannhill Monastery
Satyagraha Tour of South Africa Plans to Visit Mariannhill Monastery Gandhi’s Granddaughter Ela Gandhi, in her own words and voice, describes the affect the time Gandhiji spent at Mariannhill Monastery in South Africa had in transforming his life. Video transcribed for the hearing impaired: “The inspiration of Mariannhill Monastery“ When he visited the Mariannhill Monastery he saw the monks, the nuns, the people who came there to learn all working together in their fields. What impressed him that everybody was doing all of the work whether it was cleaning of the yard, or cleaning of the toilets, or working in the farm, everybody got together and worked so...
Read MoreGandhi Tea Recipe
Mahatma Gandhi wrote in his book found online A Key to Health, why tannin, the compound that gives tea its astringency, was bad for human consumption. Gandhi liked to drink tea during the day. A friend of Gandhi’s once remarked ‘Mr. Gandhi you cannot be without this stimulant, tea! Gandhi thought for a while and from that day forward he gave up drinking tea. Tales from Mahatma Gandhi’s life includes a Tea Leela found HERE. Image of Gandhi having tea with Lord Mountbatten, 1947, from Wikipedia Commons Gandhi Tea Recipe from Arun Gandhi It is very simple Organic lemon juice full bottle (48 oz) Put two heaping teaspoons of ginger paste Mix ginger paste into...
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