Question

what is meant by the idea of satyagraha​

Answer 1

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• Satyagraha according to Gandhi was a unique weapon to fight injustice.
• It was a novel method of mass agitation.
• It stressed on the principle of truth, non-violence, tolerance and peaceful protests.
• Gandhi had already organised a successful satyagraha movement in South Africa.

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Answer 2

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• $\leadsto$The idea of satyagraha emphasised the power of truth and the need 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.

• $\leadsto$Without seeking vengeance or being aggressive, a satyagrahi could win the battle through nonviolence. This could be done by appealing to the conscience of the oppressor.

• $\leadsto$People – including the oppressors – had to be persuaded to see the truth, instead of being forced to accept truth through the use of violence.

• $\leadsto$ By this struggle, the truth was bound to ultimately triumph. Mahatma Gandhi believed that this dharma of non-violence could unite all Indians.