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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Monday, May 19, 2014

The power to see the invisible.

Birad Yajnik: "I wish you all the power to see the invisible." Watch his TEDx Talk "Magic: The ability to see the invisible"
Posted by Birad Rajaram Yajnik at 5:42 AM

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Where else can you cross paths with Mandela and Gandhi in one day? by Eric Itzkin

 
http://www.heritageportal.co.za/article/where-else-can-you-cross-paths-mandela-and-gandhi-one-day-eric-itzkin
Posted by Birad Rajaram Yajnik at 9:07 AM

Monday, December 9, 2013

Nelson Mandela - RIP

WHEN YOU ARE IN THE COMPANY OF GREATNESS SELDOM DOES A CONCRETE WALL FAIL TO INSPIRE YOU, I AM SURE THE WHOLE WORLD WOULD AGREE AFTER ALL THAT WAS ALL THAT SEPARATED MR MANDELA FROM HIS PEOPLE FOR  27 YEARS IN PRISON.


In May 2010, I was visiting South Africa to launch the Student version of my book – MKG – Peace Truth Ahimsa - A photo biography of Mahatma Gandhi. The book release was a part of marking the centenary of the Tolstoy Farm setup by Gandhiji near Johannesburg.

I took the opportunity to gift one of my limited editions to Mr Nelson Mandela, as I knew he was an ardent admirer of Gandhi. I corresponded with the Nelson Mandela foundation for an appointment. After a series of exchanges they informed me that it would not be possible to meet Mr Mandela, however the officials of the foundation would accept it in his behalf.

On that fateful day 26th of May 2010 I reached the Nelson Mandela Foundation office in Houghton at 2.45pm for my meeting at 3 pm and was directed to the reception seating area.  At 2.55pm there was sudden excitement in the lobby and I could see officials quickly moving around.

Mr Verne S Harris came up to me and apologized that I would need to wait for another 30 minutes as something urgent has come up.  Then there was absolute silence …. I knew something special was happening.  20 minutes later everything was back to normal and Mr Harris came up to take me for my meeting with him and Mr Sello Hatang. They both informed me that Mr Mandela had come into the office to sign a special message hence my meeting had to be delayed by a few minutes. He was seated in the room next to the reception separated only by a concrete wall.
Posted by Birad Rajaram Yajnik at 9:44 PM
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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