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Sri Jamnalal Bajaj Memorial Library and Research Centre for Gandhian Studies<\/b><\/p>\n
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On the occasion of 150\u00a0<\/span>th<\/span>\u00a0birth anniversary of Kasturba Gandhi and Mahatma, taking note of the historic importance of Sevagram Ashram and its mission it was decided to rejuvenate its activities and develop in the vicinity of the Ashram, library, research centre\u00a0and museum \u00a0\u00a0 for preserving and transmitting the heritage of Gandhian thought for the whole humanity.\u00a0<\/span>Shri Jamnalal Bajaj had implicit faith in the epochal significance of Gandhi\u2019s life, message and methods of action. He asked Gandhi to consider him as Mahatma\u2019s fifth son, thereby accepting a share of the responsibility for preserving and transmitting the heritage of Gandhian thought to the succeeding generations. He proved through his lifetime that he was an epitome of Gandhi\u2019s revolutionary concept of trusteeship. Taking note of contributions made by Shri Jamnalal Bajaj in the establishment of Gandhi\u2019s Ashram at Wardha and undertaking the work of Mahatma Gandhi as the mission of his life, the Governing Body of the Ashram thought that it would be befitting to name the Library in his memory. <\/span>\u00a0The Sevagram\u00a0Ashram Pratishthan began \u00a0\u00a0the work of library, research centre and allied activities from\u00a0 the academic year 2021-2022.\u00a0<\/span>The Library and Research Centre is established to create and offer facilities to study and research on the life, thought and methods of Gandhi, and to learn lessons that can be of value in addressing the problems humanity is confronting at present.<\/span><\/p>\n The life at the ashram is peaceful, dignified and silent. The inmates of the Ashram follow a simple lifestyle in tune with ideals set forth by Mahatma. It imparts the experience of a simple life that starts with early Morning Prayer and voluntary manual labour such as farming, sanitation, and other works related to the management of the Ashram. This environment provides a unique and unforgettable opportunity for an individual to develop a new vision of harmonious life based on self discipline, respect for labour, self reliance and altruism. With the new facilities in the vicinity of the Ashram, the centre provides an environment for serious academic pursuits. This blend of ashram and academic training is an invaluable asset for people from different walks of life looking for alternatives to overcome the economic, social and ethical maladies brought about by modern technological change and advancement. The centre\u00a0 is facilitating youth, students, academics, practitioners and activists not only from India but also from all over the globe to undertake study and research on\u00a0 Gandhian\u00a0 Studies and related areas.<\/span><\/p>\n The Physical Library<\/b><\/p>\n The library is engaged in a physical collection of all important writings of Gandhi and on Gandhi as well as predecessors of Gandhi and contemporary thinkers and social revolutionaries who have drawn inspiration from Gandhi. The information about all books available in the library can be accessed online and special services will be provided for those who cannot physically visit the library.<\/span><\/p>\n Digital and Archival library<\/b><\/p>\n The unique feature of the library is that it has comprehensive plan of digital and archival library in which\u00a0both published and unpublished materials and any format like manuscripts, letters, photographs, audio and video, artwork, books, diaries, artifacts, and the digital equivalents of all of these things will be preserved for posterity.<\/span><\/p>\n Main Objectives\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b>The main objectives of the Library and Research Centre are the following:<\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Work of the Centre<\/b><\/p>\n The activities of the Sri Jamnalal Bajaj Memorial Library and Research Centre for Gandhian Studies\u00a0 of Sevagram Ashram Pratishthan commenced on April 1, 2021.\u00a0 <\/span>The Research\u00a0 Centre for Gandhian Studies within a short span of its existence established its identity among academics and activists both nationally and internationally by organizing a number of programmes in collaboration with reputed institutions and\u00a0 universities of India and abroad <\/span>and making it one of the most vibrant centres in the dissemination of thoughts and principles of Mahatma<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n For details write to :<\/span><\/p>\n Dr. Siby K. Joseph,<\/p>\n Director,<\/p>\n Sri Jamnalal Bajaj Memorial Library and Research Centre for Gandhian Studies,<\/p>\n Sevagram Ashram Pratishthan, Wardha (Maharashtra)\u00a0 India \u2013\u00a0442102<\/p>\n Email : directorjbmlrc@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Library and Research Centre Sri Jamnalal Bajaj Memorial Library and Research Centre for Gandhian Studies On the occasion of 150\u00a0th\u00a0birth anniversary of Kasturba Gandhi and Mahatma, taking note of the historic importance of Sevagram Ashram and its mission it … Continue reading \n