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Mahatma Gandhi on Satyagraha

‘It is said of “passive resistance” that it is the weapon of the weak, but the power which is the

subject of this article can be used only by the strong. This power is not passive resistance;

indeed it calls for intense activity. The movement in South Africa was not passive

but active …

‘ Satyagraha is not a physical force. A satyagrahi does not inflict pain on the adversary; he does

not seek his destruction … In the use of satyagraha, there is no ill-will whatever.

‘ Satyagraha is pure soul-force. Truth is the very substance of the soul. That is why this force is

called satyagraha. The soul is informed with knowledge. In it burns the flame of love. …

Nonviolence is the supreme dharma …

‘It is certain that India cannot rival Britain or Europe in force of arms. The British worship the

war-god and they can all of them become, as they are becoming, bearers of arms. The

hundreds of millions in India can never carry arms. They have made the religion of non-violence

their own ...’

Questions:-

1. What did Mahatma Gandhi mean when he said satyagraha is active resistanc​

Answer 1

Answer:

Mahatama Gandhi meant that by 'active resistance' that it is weapon of weak and power which can be used by strong...

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