International Journal in Management & Social Science
  • Year: 2015
  • Volume: 3
  • Issue: 12

Mahatma Gandhi and Satyagraha

  • Author:
  • Shabnam Bharti
  • Total Page Count: 6
  • Page Number: 407 to 412

Assistant Professor, P.G. Department of History, Guru Nanak Girls College, Yamunanagar

Online published on 22 June, 2018.

Abstract

Gandhi's Concept of Satyagraha is the moral weapon of fighting against injustice and exploitation. Gandhi envisioned Satyagraha as not only a tactic to be used in acute political struggle, but as a universal solvent for injustice and harm. He felt that it was equally applicable to large-scale political struggle and to one-on-one interpersonal conflicts and that it should be taught to everyone. Gandhi ji founded the Sabarmati Ashram to teach Satyagraha. Strike, Peace Marches, Hartal, Hijrat, Picketing, Boycott, Fasting, are technique of Satyagraha. Satyagraha is a holistic approach towards life based on the ideals of truth and courage. Gandhi used non-violence in India's freedom struggle as main weapon and India became independent from British rule.

Keywords

Satyagraha, Gandhi, weapon, truth