Question

point out the influence which shaped Gandhiji's ideas on ahimsa and satyagraha​

Answer 1

THE GOAL OF AHIMSAAND SATYAGRAHA

♨️ For Gandhi ahimsa and satyagraha were tools to social change. A satyagrahi has immense faith in the inherent goodness of human nature and he believes that it responds to love, to service, to suffering and to sacrifice.

♨️ Ahimsa in Gandhism. Gandhi learnt the lesson of nonviolence from his wife, when he tried to bend her to his will. Generally, ahimsa means non-violence. But to Gandhi, “it has much higher, infinitely higher meaning.

Answer 2

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• Satyagraha is the most important contribution of Gandhi to social philosophy and movement. It emerged as a weapon of conflict resolution. The concept of satyagraha could be understood in the broader context of Gandhian socio-political thought that developed out of actions, which he called 'Experiments with Truth.' It was aimed not merely at political change, but at the complete social, political, economic and cultural transformation. So far as its contemporary relevance as a means for attainment of justice and conflict resolution is concerned, diverse worldwide social movements drew and continue to draw inspiration from the Gandhian Way.
• Gandhian Way is a holistic philosophy of life and society equally applicable to national and international settings. The uniqueness of this way is primacy of morality over power politics. Truth is God' and emphasis on ends-means continuum say it all. Gandhian Way rejects the western philosophical tradition of ends justifying the means. Purity of ends is an essential ingredient. In the Gandhian way, the solution of any conflict lies in die method of its resolution. Truth with non-violence is the only pure means to achieve the goal of a peaceful world order.
• Gandhi gave a revolutionary turn to social reform movements. He applied satyagraha in the non-violent struggle against injustice, exploitation and dictatorship.
• Gandhi's world view is rooted in his concept of peace, which was comprehensive. It was neither mere absence of war nor acceptance of non-violence as a strategy. He linked peace with truth achieved through non-violence. Transformation of individual was an essential element of satyagraha.