[Letter to Mr Nagen Bakshi]

Summary

In this letter dated 29 March 1971, M. R. Masani thanks Mr. N. Bakshi for expressing solidarity during a period of misfortune. Masani invokes Mahatma Gandhi’s advice to “Turn the searchlight inwards,” presenting it as a reminder of self-examination in difficult circumstances.

Masani also says that he is writing to Bakshi’s son to ask what he can do for him. The letter closes with a brief expression of goodwill for Bakshi’s health and spirits.

Key points

• The letter is dated 29 March 1971 and addressed to Mr. N. Bakshi in Ranchi.
• Masani thanks Bakshi for a message of solidarity in a time of misfortune.
• Masani recalls Gandhi’s injunction to turn the searchlight inward.
• He is contacting Bakshi’s son to ask what assistance he can provide.
• The letter ends with wishes for Bakshi’s health and spirits.