Gandhi started a new fast on January 12, 1948

Gandhi started a new fast on January 12, 1948, declaring that he would continue until greater unity between Hindu, Sikh and Muslim communities was achieved. This fast was ended after five days, when Hindus and Muslim in Delhi agreed to live in peace.

Gandhi fasting in 1924, and the young Indira, daughter of Nehru, who became Prime Minister of India decades later.

Gandhi on Fasting

My fast is a matter between God and myself.

When a man fasts, it is not the gallons of water he drinks that sustains him, but God.

My fast is among other things meant to qualify me for achieving that equal and selfless love.

My religion teaches me that whenever there is distress which one can not remove, one must fast and pray.

photo credit: wikipedia

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