 
	 GANDHI 
	SEVAGRAM 
		ASHRAM
	GANDHI 
	SEVAGRAM 
		ASHRAM 
       
		Selected Works of Mahatma Gandhi comprises of Five volumes.
This book, Selected Letters, is volume-4.
	  Written by : M. K. Gandhi
	  General Editor : Shriman Narayan
	  Volume
	  Selected Works of Mahatma Gandhi : A set of five books
	ISBN:  81-7229-278-3 (set)
	  Printed and Published by :
		Jitendra T. Desai
		Navajivan Mudranalaya,
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		© Navajivan Trust, 1968
		
Satyagrahashram,
Sabarmati,
Dated 7-9-'28
DEAR FRIEND,
I have your letter. I have never quoted Tolstoy or any other author 
without acknowledgment in any of my writings. And I do not remember 
having often quoted authors in my writings; not because I would not 
but because my reading is so poor and capacity for reproducing what 
I have read is still less.
The vow of celibacy was undoubtedly taken after I had acquired considerable 
acquaintance with Tolstoy's teachings. And, whilst it is as a general 
statement quite true that my life is based upon the teachings of the 
Gita, I would not be able to swear that Tolstoy's writings and teachings 
did not influence my decision about celibacy.
So much for your satisfaction. I hope at some date to deal with your 
vital question in the pages of Young India.
Yours sincerely,
M. K. GANDHI
From a photostat: S.N. 14378