Indian Critiques of Gandhi (Suny Series in Religious Studies)

__Through examinations of Gandhi's critics, both individuals and groups, this book shows the complexity of Indian society and opinion at the time of the Indian Independence Movement.__“...a valuable contribution to the study of Gandhi and Indian nationalism. confirms the pluralism of Indian opinion that existed in the pre-Independence decades and, in fact, evinces the basis of the future pluralistic nation.” — “...a useful volume for any course on Gandhi and modern Indian religion and society.” — "Too many books on Gandhi give the impression that he was a solitary hero who had no critics or allies. This book places Gandhi in context, that is, the context of his contemporaries and peers in the struggle for Indian independence, adding new insights and raising new questions. This is an important work." — Fred Dallmayr, author of Contributors include Robert D. Baird, Harold Coward, Joy Dixon, Timothy Gorringe, Hussein Keshani, Julius Lipner, Roland E. Miller, Robert N. Minor, Ronald Neufeldt, Daud Rahbar, T. S. Rukmani, and Nikky-Guninder Kaur Singh Through examinations of Gandhi's critics, both individuals and groups, this book shows the complexity of Indian society and opinion at the time of the Indian Independence Movement. Although Gandhi has been the subject of hundreds of books and an Oscar-winning film, there has been no sustained study of his engagement with major figures in the Indian Independence Movement who were often his critics from 19201948. This book fills that gap by examining the strengths and weaknesses of Gandhi's contribution to India as evidenced in the letters, speeches, and newspaper articles focused on the dialogue/debate between Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru, Rabindranath Tagore, Sri Aurobindo, Bhim Rao Ambedkar, Annie Besant, and C. F. Andrews. The book also covers key groups within India that Gandhi sought to incorporate into his Independence Movementthe Hindu Right, Muslims, Christians, and Sikhsand analyzes Gandhi's ambiguous stance regarding the Hindi-Urdu question and its impact on the Independence struggle. a valuable contribution to the study of Gandhi and Indian nationalism. Indian Critiques confirms the pluralism of Indian opinion that existed in the pre-Independence decades and, in fact, evinces the basis of the future pluralistic nation. Canadian Journal of History a useful volume for any course on Gandhi and modern Indian religion and society. Religious Studies Review "Too many books on Gandhi give the impression that he was a solitary hero who had no critics or allies. This book places Gandhi in context, that is, the context of his contemporaries and peers in the struggle for Indian independence, adding new insights and raising new questions. This is an important work." Fred Dallmayr, author of Beyond Essays on Cross-Cultural Encounter Contributors include Robert D. Baird, Harold Coward, Joy Dixon, Timothy Gorringe, Hussein Keshani, Julius Lipner, Roland E. Miller, Robert N. Minor, Ronald Neufeldt, Daud Rahbar, T. S. Rukmani, and Nikky-Guninder Kaur Singh. State University of New York Press Indian Critiques of Gandhi 4 Contents 6 Acknowledgments 8 Introduction by HAROLD COWARD 10 Part I: Critiques of Gandhi by Individuals 26 1. The Convergence of Distinct Worlds: Nehru and Gandhi by ROBERT D. BAIRD 28 2. Gandhi, Ambedkar, and Untouchability by HAROLD COWARD 50 3. Of Many Mahatmas: Besant, Gandhi, and Indian Nationalism by JOY DIXON 76 4. Sri Aurobindo’s Dismissal of Gandhi and His Nonviolence by ROBERT N. MINOR 96 5. Tagore and Gandhi by T. S. RUKMANI 116 Part II: Critiques of Gandhi by Groups 138 6. The Hindu Mahasabha and Gandhi by RONALD NEUFELDT 140 7. Gandhi and the Christian Community by TIMOTHY GORRINGE 162 8. The Mahatma and the Sikhs by NIKKY-GUNINDER KAUR SINGH 180 9. Indian Muslim Critiques of Gandhi by ROLAND E. MILLER 202 10. Gandhi and the Hindi-Urdu Question by DAUD RAHBAR 226 Conclusion: A Debate for Our Times by JULIUS LIPNER 248 Appendix: Chronology of Gandhi, His Critics, and the Independence Movement by Hussein Keshani 268 Contributors 280 Index 284 A 284 B 285 C 286 D 287 E 287 F 287 G 287 H 288 I 289 J 290 K 290 L 290 M 290 N 291 O 292 P 292 Q 293 R 293 S 293 T 295 U 295 V 296 W 296 Y 296 Z 296 9780791459096 Although Gandhi has been the subject of hundreds of books and an Oscarwinning film, there has been no sustained study of his engagement with major figures in the Indian Independence Movement who were often his critics from 1920-1948. This book fills that gap by examining the strengths and weaknesses of Gandhi's contribution to India as evidenced in the letters, speeches, and newspaper articles focused on the dialogue/debate between Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru, Rabindranath Tagore, Sri Aurobindo, Bhim Rao Ambedkar, Annie Besant, and C.F. Andrews. The book also covers key groups within India that Gandhi sought to incorporate into his Independence Movement -- the Hindu Right, Muslims, Christians, and Sikhs -- and analyzes Gandhi's ambiguous stance regarding the Hindi-Urdu question and its impact on the Independence struggle. Book jacket The Convergence Of Distinct Worlds : Nehru And Gandhi / Robert D. Baird -- Gandhi, Ambedkar, And Untouchability / Harold Coward -- Of Many Mahatmas : Besant, Gandhi, And Indian Nationalism / Joy Dixon -- Sri Aurobindo's Dismissal Of Gandhi And His Nonviolence / Robert N. Minor -- Tagore And Gandhi / T.s. Rukmani -- The Hindu Mahasabha And Gandhi / Ronald Neufeldt -- Gandhi And The Christian Community / Timothy Gorringe -- The Mahatma And The Sikhs / Nikky-guninder Kaur Singh -- Indian Muslim Critiques Of Gandhi / Roland E. Miller -- Gandhi And The Hindi-urdu Question / Daud Rahbar -- Conclusion : A Debate For Our Times / Julius Lipner -- Appendix : Chronology Of Gandhi, His Critics, And The Independence Movement / Hussein Keshani. Edited By Harold Coward. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. The convergence of distinct worlds : Nehru and Gandhi / Robert D. Baird Gandhi, Ambedkar, and untouchability / Harold Coward Of many Mahatmas : Besant, Gandhi, and Indian nationalism / Joy Dixon Sri Aurobindo's dismissal of Gandhi and his nonviolence / Robert N. Minor Tagore and Gandhi / T.S. Rukmani The Hindu Mahasabha and Gandhi / Ronald Neufeldt Gandhi and the Christian community / Timothy Gorringe The Mathatma and the Sikhs / Nikky-Guninder Kaur Singh Indian Muslim critiques of Gandhi / Roland E. Miller Gandhi and the Hindi-Urdu question / Daud Rahbar Conclusion : A debate for our times / Julius Lipner Appendix : Chronology of Gandhi, his critics, and the independence movement / Hussein Keshani.