dated December 11, 1950: Education for Harmony

President Dr. Rajendra Prasad delivered the Chancellor's address at the 28th Convocation of Delhi University, and said, ``Chasms and gulfs which exist at present in the inner structure of individual personality and in social life in India have to be filled up. If we dilly- dally with this problem, not only our independence, but even our existence, will be in jeopardy. The main aim of education is establishing a two-fold harmony: harmony in every individual within his own self, and harmony with others in the outside world. The dangers of split-personality exist in every society in the world, but they are much greater in India which has several cultures, many historic traditions, and numerous social systems... We should settle it in our mind that we must establish complete harmony following the historic traditions of our country.''

Nehru on Foreign Affairs

Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, replying to the debate in Parliament on international affairs, made many a humorous sally; he noted that opinions by speakers in the House had varied greatly. Between the extremes of Mr. Masani and Mr. Brajeshwar Prasad, other members had ``wandered about'' (laughter). Practically everyone concerned with foreign affairs was trying to grope in surrounding semi-darkness. Mr. Masani feared a great tragedy if President Truman and Prime Minister Attlee decided to appease China. It was a pity, Pandit Nehru said, that Mr. Masani was not in the White House at Washington to advise!

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