This Blog revolves around the book – MKG – Mahatma Gandhi – Imaging Peace, Truth & Ahimsa and how Learnings from the Mahatma can cause positive change in the 21st century; the book is a pictorial representation of the life and message of the Mahatma, covering major milestones which influenced his philosophy, political awakening and his concept of Ahimsa in a concise illustrative format. An attempt has been made to portray the man behind the Mahatma to provide inspiration to today’s generation.


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MKG book released at the United Nations

1st October 2010 - A special edition of the book – MKG –Imaging Peace Truth and Ahimsa was released by the President of the General Assemble of the United Nations. The release was marked with attendance from Ambassadors from over 50 nations and was the official UN event marking the International Day of Non-Violence.

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Tuesday, October 23, 2012

THE LARGEST PICTURE WALL IN THE WORLD ON MAHATMA


October 2nd 2012
THE LARGEST PICTURE WALL IN THE WORLD ON MAHATMA GANDHI at Bapu Ghat, Langar Houz  in Hyderabad.
The wall is 76 feet long and encapsulates more than 400 images of the Mahatma.  The wall also serves as a learning tool on Bapu and allows visitors to learn via an interactive quiz. It’s the first of its kind in the world and features images from the book – Peace Truth and Ahimsa by Birad Rajaram Yajnik – a special edition of this book was launched at the United Nations in New York by the President to mark the International Day of Non-Violence.
Posted by Birad Rajaram Yajnik at 4:31 AM

UNITED NATIONS, NEW YORK

UNITED NATIONS, NEW YORK
Joseph Deiss, President of the sixty-fifth session of the General Assembly, holds up a limited edition copy of “MKG – Mahatma Gandhi – Imaging Peace, Truth & Ahisma” at an event commemorating the International Day of Non-Violence. The day is observed 2 October for the birthday of non-violence pioneer Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (commonly known as Mahatma Gandhi). Pictured with Mr. Deiss are Hardeep Singh Puri (left), Permanent Representative of India to the UN, and Birad Rajaram Yajnik, the book's author.
01 October 2010 United Nations, New York