Paunar- Vinobu Bhave's Ashram

'It may be said without any fear of exaggeration that to partake in sweetmeats and other delicacies, in a country where millions do not even get an ordinary full meal, is equivalent to robbery' Gandhi in "The moral basis of vegetarianism"

The Italians had stayed here before coming to Gandhi's, so I stayed here for two nights to see what the fuss was about. And I am very glad I did.

It had a totally different feel to it, helped I am sure by its smaller size and more residents. All of whom are women (many rather old), who spend much of the day growing vegetables and reading. I wish I could have taken photos to show you, but, alas, broken camera.

Bhave was a friend of Gandhi's, and his ashes were scattered in the river that flows past the ashram (and attacts 500,000 people every year to mark this event).

There is more I can write about the ashram, but I am tired! email me if you have any specific questions - Peter.alan.ford@gmail.com

Not sure when I will post again, hopefully within the next week, and WITH PHOTOS (and a working camera)... Bhopal/Sanchi/Orchha will all be visited in the next few days (in theory)