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Mahadev Desai

Gandhi's devoted secretary and chronicler for many years.

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Also known as Mahadev, Mahadev Desai

First appearance: part v ix founding of the ashram

Mahadev Desai shows up with force in Translator's Preface. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Translator of the autobiography into English for Young India.
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Mahadev Desai first appears in 0135 part v ix founding of the ashram.

In Translator's Preface: Translator of the autobiography into English for Young India.

Later, in Companions: Cast his lot with Gandhi along with his wife Durga Desai.

See Mahadev Desai in Translator's PrefaceBook page

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CRC. Rajagopalac…LMLadha MaharajVPVallabhbhai Pa…SAShrimati Avant…SSSwami Shraddha…MDMahadev Desai

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Mahadev Desai in part v ix founding of the ashram
See Mahadev Desai in Translator's Preface