The document discusses the advantages of wearing khadi cloth, especially for a wedding ceremony. It lists seven key advantages: 1) It provides employment for poor people involved in spinning and weaving khadi. 2) It supports cotton farmers. 3) It is environmentally friendly. 4) It is breathable and healthy. 5) It represents a simple lifestyle and values of austerity. 6) It connects the wearer to the freedom movement and Gandhi's values. 7) For those who spin their own yarn, it is a joy to wear clothes made from one's own efforts. Wearing khadi makes one's dress a representation of the values one cherishes.

1. Advantages of Khadi

2. I received an e-mail from an unknown boy (or girl?)
who is marrying on 23rd Nov. He/she wanted to know
why use khadi dress, especially in his/her marriage
ceremony.
I was touched by the question. Very few young boys
or girls would ask this question especially for their
marriage day. My brief reply is attached.

3. Reply:
Dear Dharav
Advantages of Khadi
1) Provides employment and hence food to poor people who spin and
weave Khadi cloth.
2) It is made of cotton, so farmers get money.
3) It is eco-friendly, green,
4) It is porous and made of cotton. So healthful.
5) Austere, simple. Hence it is a statement about your lifestyle and
values.
6) Connects you to freedom movement, to Gandhi and to all those
who believe in his values.
7) If you yourself spin it is Karma-Yajna. It is an unparalled joy to
wear clothes made from your own hand spun yarn.
In short, Khadi gives food to hungry stomachs and your dress becomes a flag of the
values you chrish.
Abhay Bang

4. From : Dharav Shah < dharavshah@gmail.com
To : search@satyam.net.in
Sent : Tuesday, December 16, 2008: 11 AM
Subject :
Respected Abhay Sir,
Namaste
When we mailed your reply about khadi to our friends, many got convinced.
Some 50-70 people had worn khadi at our marriage. We were very happy.
Warm regards,
Yours,
Dharav.