17. Explain the idea of Satyagraha according to Gandhiji.
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Satyagrah. The idea of satyagraha basically emphasised the power of truth and the demand to search for truth. It suggested that if the cause was true, if the struggle was against injustice, then the physical force was not necessary to fight the oppressor. Dec 21, 2020
Explain the idea of Satyagraha according to Gandhiji.
➜ 1. Gandhiji strongly believed in the power of truth and the idea of Satyagraha. He felt that if the cause of the fight was true and against injustice, then physical force was not necessary to fight the oppressor.
2. Without the use of aggression, a satyagrahi could appeal to the conscience of the oppressor and persuade him to see the truth, instead of forcing him to accept it through the use of violence. Therefore, the truth was ultimately bound to succeed.
3. After observing the divide in the nationalist movement amongst various communities and groups in India, he made attempts to unite the people of India through the dharma of ahimsa i.e. nonviolence.